AWA Foundation Private Tour: THE COMMONS at the Natural History Museum

AWA Foundation Private Tour: THE COMMONS at the Natural History Museum

  • ALL AGES

Join us for a private tour of THE COMMONS at the Natural History Museum led by the Design team and NHM leadership.

By Association for Women in Architecture Foundation

Date and time

Saturday, May 3 · 9:30am - 12pm PDT

Location

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Boulevard Commons Lobby Los Angeles, CA 90007

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • Paid venue parking

AWA Foundation Private Tour: The Commons at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Join the AWA Foundation for an exciting exploration of the latest addition to the Natural History Museum - THE COMMONS! This new front door to the Museum is a community-facing hub that includes an exhibit space, theater, and café.

Our exclusive morning tour will bring together the women-centric design team who will take us through the design and urban design improvements of THE COMMONS and surrounding gardens/parks. We'll walk the project, hear stories and insights about the origins, design process, and delivery of this unique architecture + landscape addition. We'll also learn more about the evolution of Exposition Park, its role in the 2028 Olympics, and its relationships with the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and other cultural institutions.

Speakers will include:

  • TBA Representative, Natural History Museum of LA County
  • Marisa Kurtzman and Joseph Coriaty, Partners at Frederick Fisher & Partners
  • Megan Horn, Principal, Studio-MLA
  • Diane Duvand, Associate Principal, John A. Martin & Associates

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into one of LA’s most exciting new architectural spaces - an intersection of science, nature, culture, and art - while contributing to our mission of supporting women in design.

Following the tour, you will receive complimentary admission to the Natural History Museum to explore at your leisure.

Your ticket cost is a tax deductible contribution will support the AWA Foundation which raises funds to promote high levels of achievement by awarding scholarships and a mid-career fellowship.

Given the state of our city’s challenges , if this fee is too difficult, please reach out to president@awa-foundation.org. If you are interested in sponsoring someone, please reach out.

Children 12 and under attend for free.

Frequently asked questions

Easiest way to get there?

The museum is directly in front of the Expo Park / USC at-grade light rail station on the E Line of the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. Fares are $1.75 or $0.75 for seniors! https://www.metro.net/riding/guide/how-ride-rail/

Is parking available?

Park below museum for $18. This lot opens at 9:15 and has an elevator. Address: 3724 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90037. Additional parking for $20 is available in the Blue Structure @ Expo Park. Address: 550 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037. No cash is accepted at either lot.

Where do we meet?

We will gather outside the ground level entrance to the Commons at the new outdoor amphitheater between 9:30 and 10 am. Tour starts promptly at 10am

Will my ticket include admission to the rest of the museum?

Yes, the NHM will waive admission for all tour ticket holders.

Where can I find out more about the AWA Foundation?

The mission of AWAF is to raise funds to award scholarships and mid-career fellowships to women in the allied fields of architecture and design. Please visit our website: https://www.awaplusd.org/foundation

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Association for Women in Architecture Foundation

Based in Southern California, the AWA Foundation (AWAF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to advancing and supporting women in the allied fields of architecture and design. Established in 1997, the organization raises funds to promote high levels of achievement through a robust awards program, awarding scholarships for female students, fellowships for mid-career professionals, and grants to like-minded organizations that supports women and girls at all tages of their design careers.

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