The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is located at 900 Exposition Boulevard in Exposition Park, across the main campus of the University of Southern California (USC) between Vermont and Figueroa.
Once you arrive to the Museum walk to the Staff Entrance, where security staff and signs will direct you to the Education Classrooms. The Education Classrooms are situated on the second floor. Proper signs will be placed to direct you to the Registration Desk. In t he Registration Desk you can pick up your documentation and be directed to the housing facilities. If you are staying at the Radisson Hotel or any other hotel, you do not need to register first.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSEUM
Take the Exposition Blvd. exit off the Harbor Freeway (110) and head west. Parking in patrolled lots near the museum in Exposition Park are located off of Menlo Avenue. Free parking will be provided daily to attendees at the staff parking lot.
AIRPORTS
The Los Angeles metropolitan area is served by four major airports. They are listed here in order of importance and proximity to the Museum.
1. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
All major national airlines and numerous international airlines operate out of LAX. LAX has non stop connecting flights to most large cities in the US, Mexico, Canada, Europe and Southeast Asia.
Ground transportation from the airport includes:
i) Two shared-ride van companies: Prime Time Shuttle and SuperShuttle. These vans pick up passengers on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the orange sign Shared Ride Vans.
ii) Taxis can be found curbside on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal. Passengers will be presented with a ticket stating typical fares to major destinations. Only authorized taxis with an official seal issued by City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation on each vehicle are permitted in the airport. It is illegal for any transportation services to solicit fares, and travelers using such services do so at their own risk.
iii) Free shuttle bus service is provided to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - Metro Rail Green Line Aviation Station. Passengers wishing to use this shuttle bus service should wait under the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections sign on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal, and board the "G" Shuttle. Passengers also can take the "C" Shuttle from the same pick-up point to get to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Center, where they can board city buses serving the Los Angeles area. Information on city bus services is available by telephone on the Information Display Board in the baggage claim area in each terminal. In addition, passengers can obtain local transit information by calling (800) 266-6883.
2. Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport (BUR)
The Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport is the closest airport to downtown Los Angeles. BUR is served by Alaska, Aloha, America West, American Airlines, Southwest, and United, with frequent schedules along the West Coast and connecting flights across the entire country.
Shuttles and taxi cabs are available on the islands in front of the terminal. Flights can be linked up with Metrolink (Mon-Fri only) and Amtrak at their nearby stations. There are also free shuttles available. The airport is also a stop on Metro bus lines.
3. Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Four airlines operate out of LGB: America West (five direct flights to Phoenix), American Airlines (direct flights to Dallas, Chicago and New York), JetBlue (flights to New York, Salt Lake City, Oakland, Washington and Las Vegas), and Horizon (daily flights to Seattle).
Taxis and shuttles are available in front of the terminal.
4. John Wayne Airport (SNA)
John Wayne Airport (in Orange County) is served by ten commercial, three commuter and two cargo air carriers offering more than 250 daily arrivals and departures to 22 direct non-stop United States destinations.
The Ground Transportation Center (GTC) houses all Ground Transportation Services including buses, taxis, shuttles and car rental return. The GTC is located in the center of the East Parking Structure directly across from the Thomas F. Riley Terminal.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Los Angeles is served by two rail companies: Amtrak and Metrolink, both with service to Union Station. Los Angeles Union Station is located across the street from Olvera Street. To take public transportation from Union Station to the Museum take the MTA Redline from Union Station to the 7th/Metro Station. Exit the station. Take the Dash F bus at the corner of Seventh and Flower. The bus will stop in front of the University of Southern California across the street from the Museum on Exposition Blvd.
Long distance coach service to Los Angeles is provided by Greyhound. There are several stations in the metropolitan area. The closest to the Museum is the main station situated on 7th St. To take public transportation from the station to the Museum take the Dash F bus at the corner of Seventh and Flower. The bus will stop in front of the University of Southern California across the street from the Museum on Exposition Blvd.