Visitors can enjoy indoor exhibits and activities, and outdoor music played by DJs, during Friday evenings through Aug. 6. (photo courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County)

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Exposition Park has announced extended summer hours from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday from July 9 through Aug. 6.

Visitors can enjoy live DJs in the Nature Gardens, do-it-yourself activities for families and food and beverages from the NHM Grill. The ground and first floors of the museum will also remain open, including the Butterfly Pavilion, Nature Lab, Dinosaur Hall, 3D Theater and diorama halls. NHM’s two newest exhibitions, “Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.” and “Rise Up L.A.: A History of Votes for Women” will also be on display in first-floor galleries.

Advanced timed-ticket reservations are no longer required and walk-ups are welcome. However, reserving general admission, special exhibition and theater tickets in advance is encouraged.

The Natural History Museum of L.A. County is located at 900 Exposition Blvd.

For information and to purchase tickets, visit nhm.org/nhm-extended-hours.