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NHM is Turning 100!

May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am · Filed under 1913 Garden, African Mammal Hall, Dance, Dinosaurs, East Garden, Expo Park, Grand Foyer, Home Garden, Natural History Museum, New Gallery, Party, Photographers, Save The Date, Southern California

Only one month left to go!

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First up is the Grand Centennial Celebration on Saturday, June 8. We will be  serving cocktails in the new Nature Gardens and you will be treated to a preview of the new Nature Lab and Otis Booth Pavilion. Dinner looks to be an exquisite experience with a menu designed especially for this event!

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The after party dessert reception will dazzle your senses with an amazing light and sound show. With the dual purpose of celebrating our 100th anniversary and unveiling the glorious new Otis Booth Pavilion, this party will be amazing! Also making his debut in his new home in the Otis Booth Pavilion is our iconic fin whale! Hosted cocktails and an array of delectable desserts will top off this most memorable evening!

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Sunday June 9 is the 100 Birthday Bash!

Guests will be able to join Adam Steltzner from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a discussion about Mars Curiosity rover, they will enjoy tours of our brand new Nature Garden, and enjoy the delicious food from the ever popular food trucks. Entertainment on hand will be DJs Raul Campos, Anthony Valadez and Canyon Cody in the North American and Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin Family Hall of African Mammals, and outdoor shows with DEVO and GZA/The Genius!

For more information on tickets for these events please visit http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/nhm-100/events Tickets are expected to sell out so make sure you check this out right away!

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Vintage Chic!

February 12, 2013 at 10:56 am · Filed under 1913 Garden, East Garden, Expo Park, Grand Foyer, Natural History Museum, Party, Photographers, Rotunda, Southern California, Vendors, Wedding

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One of the things we love about our brides here at the Natural History Museum is the unique individualism of each and every one. Back in November we were wowed one again by the vintage-style wedding of Kathy and Guiliano.

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Kathy’s dress was delicate and full of lace, adding to the antique look of the event. The fact that the weather was not cooperative actually added to the old time feel of the photos. The outdoor shots were taken in the Exposition Rose Garden, adjacent to the Natural History Museum.

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The ceremony was in our elegant Haaga Family Rotunda. Prior to the ceremony the groom was so nervous and it was refreshing to see him relaxed and back to his old self once the vows were completed!

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And who could forget the couple’s daughter Sophia who was front and center for all the excitement!

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And of course, what is a wedding at the Natural History Museum without a photo in front of the bison in the North American Mammal Hall?

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A big thank you to Leah and Rob of Vis Photography. The vintage-style photos are truly beautiful. They also do amazing non-vintage work. If you would like to take a look, please visit http://visphotography.com/. They can be reached at leah@visphotography.com or at 951-295-2910.

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Thinking about having your next event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles? Give us a call at 213-763-3221 or send us an email at specialevents@nhm.org and see how we can help make your next event a memorable one!

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Sara and Matt’s East Garden Ceremony

January 29, 2013 at 4:15 pm · Filed under 1913 Garden, African Mammal Hall, East Garden, East Stairs, Expo Park, Natural History Museum, Photographers, Southern California, Wedding

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We are so lucky to have such a beautiful outdoor area for rent here at the Natural History Museum. With several different types of gardens, we will surely be able to help you find the perfect ceremony location!

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Sara and Matt were one of the first couples to take advantage of this new area. They chose to use the east garden for their ceremony, which was a perfect size to seat 120 guests.

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Sara, being walked down the aisle by her mother, made a dramatic entrance from our Rotunda and down the staircase which was the original entrance to the museum in 1913.

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With the Exposition Park Rose Garden as a beautiful backdrop, the ceremony was only the first of what is sure to be a hot spot for NHM weddings!

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After the ceremony, guests retreated to the ever-popular the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Hall of African Mammals for dinner against the backdrop of the African savannah.

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A big thank you to Michael T Regan Photography for letting us post these beautiful photos on our site. If you would like to see more please visit http://michaeltregan.com/ or you can contact Michael directly at 215.275.2252 or email mike@michaeltregan.com. If you would like to continuous updates via Twitter, go ahead and follow @MTR_Photography

For more information on holding your wedding here, please call the Special Events Information Line at 213-763-3221, email us at specialevents@nhm.org or visit http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/event-rentals-filming/event-types/weddings.

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Quaker Ceremony, Shuffleboard and a Fabulous Green Dress

September 19, 2012 at 4:12 pm · Filed under African Mammal Hall, Dance, East Garden, East Stairs, Expo Park, Natural History Museum, Special Offer, Thank You, Vendors, Wedding

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One of the things I love about weddings here at the Natural History Museum is how diverse they are. Even within the same faith I find that couples always manage to throw in their own personal touches to really make the ceremony their own. This time I was fortunate enough to get to see my first Quaker ceremony.

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The ceremony took place in the Rotunda. JJ and Nathalie were seated on chairs adorned with greenery while family and friends faced them in a semi circle. After a period of reflective silence guests would periodically stand to give a blessing to the couple, or pass along well wishes or even share a memory.

ImageAfter the ceremony guests headed outside to sample of of the most unique cocktail menus I’ve seen in quite some time. Aside from the signature drinks, there were craft sodas such as ginger, cream and two kinds of root beer.

 Tables and bar stools were set up along with the bar on the portico. Guests also took advantage of the gorgeous weather to take some time for a stroll through our newly opened gardens.

Once the cocktail hour was over guests were ushered through the dinosaur hall and into the Africam Mammal hall for dinner by Heirloom LA and dancing to music provided by DJ Eva Kim.

ImageImagePlace cards not only showed how to make a shadow puppet of the table animal, it listed the name in French. Animal masks were provided so guests could blend in with the surroundings and opera glasses were on hand just in case someone wanted to get a closer view of the local wildlife!

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Tables were set the length of the room and were adorned with a variety of fresh green foliage put together by Heather Reeves from Holly Flora. Blub lights strung the width of the room gave the area a festive feel.

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Whether it was dancing or shuffleboard, everyone had a great time under the watchful eye of the African elephant!

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A huge thank you to Jen Roper for allowing us to use her amazing photos! To see more of her work please visit blog.jenniferroper.com .She can also be reached at 323-660-3157 or at jenroper@mac.com.

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Thinking about having your next event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles? Give us a call at 213-763-3221 or send us an email at specialevents@nhm.org and see how we can help make your next event a memorable one!

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New Event Spaces!

May 2, 2012 at 11:41 am · Filed under 1913 Garden, East Garden, East Stairs, Expo Park, Home Garden, Natural History Museum, New Gallery, Party, Southern California

ImageAfter a much anticipated await, NHM’s East Garden is finally available for events! This space encompasses the oft photographed East Stairs, the Home Garden and the 1913 Garden.

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Each of the spaces offers a unique feel and whether it is a wedding ceremony or a corporate cocktail party, these area will make for an amazing event!

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Capacites vary depending on your event, so give the NHM Special Events Department a call at 213-763-3221 and set up a time to come take a look and discuss what you have in mind. The possibilities are endless!

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If you are interested in holding an event in our garden or one of our amazing museum galleries, please call the Special Events Department at 213-763-3221 or email us at specialevents@nhm.org. We will be happy to speak with you and look forward to helping you plan an amazing event!

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