Living Wall at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) in Exposition Park was established in 1913. With an extensive collection of over 35 million specimens, ranging from fossils and minerals to botanical and zoological specimens, it’s the largest museum of its kind in the western U.S. as well as a renowned research institution. One of the highlights is the Dinosaur Hall with its impressive displays, including the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex . Judging from the masses of humanity during our visit in November 2022, it’s the museum’s biggest draw. Official greeters The main reason why I wanted to visit the NHM weren’t the exhibits (which were fantastic, especially the Gem and Mineral Hall), but the gardens, especially after seeing photos on Loree Bohl’s danger garden blog . The biggest draw for me was the extraordinary Living Wall consisting of dry-stacked flagstone. It was created in 2012 as part of a $135 million expansion that included the transformation of two surface-level parking lo...