Orcas: Our Shared Future Welcome Day | Natural History Museum of L.A. County
Get up close to Museum collections, take part in hands-on activities, and connect with local organizations working to deepen our understanding of orcas.
Explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share through the lens of science and culture, and discover how you can support efforts to save orca populations and the overall health of our oceans.
Program Schedule
• Timed Programs
11 am–3 pm | Museum Collections
Chat with our researchers from the Anthropology and Mammalogy departments as they highlight orca-related specimens from the collections.
11:30 am | Storytime: Orca Chief
Join us for a storytime reading of Orca Chief, a retelling of an ancient First Nations tale of Kitkatla fishermen who encounter the titular legend in their expedition.
1:30 pm | Discussion: Orcas – The Human Connection
Discover how orcas influence our culture and deepen our understanding of the oceans around us. Hear from the science community, artists and representatives of Indigenous communities.
• Exhibitor Tables
Available from 11 am–3 pm
Aquarium of the Pacific: Learn about the wonderful world of whales by exploring our ocean backyard. Discover which of these amazing giants we find in our local waters, why these animals are so important to our ocean ecosystems, and some of the ways we can study them.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a leader in accessible, science-based marine education where every person is inspired to understand, respect, and protect the ocean and all life it sustains.
Environerd: Hopeful marine conservation stories and art, highlighting species in need and the amazing science saving them.
Marine Mammal Care Center: Our mission is to inspire ocean conservation through rescue, rehabilitation, release, research, and education.
Wave Makers: Hands-on outdoor education adventures (i.e kayaking, tidepooling, coastal nature walks) led by a marine biologist expert, in hopes of inspiring curiosity, confidence, and care for our coast.
This exhibition requires an additional ticket, which can be purchased at any ticket counter or outside of the exhibition gallery, or become a member and see it for FREE!
Get tickets at https://nhm.org/orcas-our-shared-future-exhibition
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3709870-0
