Galápagos Tortoise Skeleton
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This rare tortoise skeleton has been hanging around the downtown Los Angeles museum for over a century.

📜 Perfectly preserved skeleton of a Galápagos tortoise named Gunther, on display for over a century.

Why Go

🐢 See a rare Galápagos tortoise skeleton
🏛️ Located in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
🔬 Learn about biodiversity and evolutionary science

Tips

📍 Skeleton is in the lower level (Level G), at the end of the hall leading to the Research Library, near restrooms.
📞 Research Library hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, contact librarian@nhm.org or 213-763-3268 to schedule a visit.

Cost

💰 Museum admission: Adults $12-$15, seniors/students $9-$12, kids $5-$7 (under 2/3 free).

Hours

🕒 Museum: Daily 9:30am to 5pm (except major holidays).

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Available nearby.

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