After yesterday’s tour of the Pavilion of Wings, I thought we would head inside LA County’s Natural History Museum for a bit.  Trips like this remind me that inspiration can come from anywhere.  I was really caught off guard by the Gems and Minerals Hall.  Rocks that look like futuristic buildings.  Minerals that look soft and fuzzy.  There was even a gem vault where I picked out some dream jewelry.

There is something sweetly nostalgic about visiting the more classic exhibits.  The dinosaur fossils.  The dioramas.  It reminded me of school field trips except better.  No one is there telling you to stay with the group, and you can skip over the exhibits that you think are boring.  ;-)

The newest (and most hyped) exhibit at the museum was the Age of Mammals.  It was an interesting (and bizarre?) mix of animal skeletons and stuffed creatures in a bright, airy new space.

I love this guy’s smile.

Any other museum fans out there?  Do you have a favorite museum or exhibit?

Tomorrow I’ll be back with some crafting.  See you then!