# Dinosaur Encounters live puppet show at the Natural History Museum

> Program for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fridays 11:30 am; Saturdays and Sundays 11 am and 1:45 pm (schedule varies)
- Where: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Ages: Family-friendly
- Price: $10 per person plus general admission; free for members
- Schedule: Fridays 11:30 am; Saturdays and Sundays 11 am and 1:45 pm (schedule varies)
- Organizer: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Official page: https://tickets.nhmlac.org/orders/527/calendar?eventId=6267223a3cbe9c7d1c5666db&cart
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A reimagined 23-minute live show in the NHM Commons Theater where fossil bones turn into large-scale dinosaur puppets, including a juvenile T. rex and California's state dinosaur. Tickets are $10 per person on top of general admission (free for members); reserve a time in advance.

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