The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is keeping the Spider Pavilion open late for exciting nighttime exploration, Halloween celebrations, and guided tours by flashlight. Enjoy these activities-till-twilight and then head inside for a tour with Spider Pavilion Gallery Interpreters.
All activities are free with Spider Pavilion admission. Receive a free flashlight (while supplies last) to take home and turn your own backyard into a place of spider exploration. Guests are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy on the Pavilion Patio.
The Spider Pavilion is located outside the Museum, on the South Law, and is open until 9:00 p.m. on the following nights. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 2009 – “EEK” Spider Trivia Game
Test your spider knowledge and win prizes during our version of a game show.
Friday, October 30, 2009 – Spider Cinema Night & Trick-or-Treat Night
Wear your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat in the Museum galleries. Then head out to the Spider Pavilion Patio for a Halloween-themed movie screening.
About the Spider Pavilion:
The Spider Pavilion will run through November 8, 2009, and is a rare opportunity to observe hundreds of spiders in their natural habitat. The Spider Pavilion’s Gallery Interpreters guide small groups through an enclosed greenhouse area, putting visitors up close to orb-weaver spiders such as the golden silk and the banded garden. In this setting, spiders can be seen busily creating intricate webs, interacting with one another and their habitats, and feeding on their prey.
Spider Pavilion Special Ticketing:
Timed tickets are sold in half-hour intervals throughout the day, with first availability for purchase at 10:00 a.m. and final sale at 4:30 p.m. each day. Adults $3; Students/ Seniors $2 and; Children (5-12) $1. Members receive free admission and the first available tickets. Flashlight tours and activities are included with Spider Pavilion admission.
Museum Admission and Hours:
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is located at 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tickets are $9 for adults, $6.50 for children. For more information, visit the Museum’s website at www.nhm.org or call (213) 763-DINO.
