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<\/p>\nBrand new exhibitions and popular programming fill the calendar for the upcoming seasons<\/p>\n
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The popular after-hours program, First Fridays, celebrates 20 years at the Natural History Museum.\u00a0Courtesy of NHMLAC.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles, CA (February 12, 2026)\u00a0\u2014 The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) announce their slate of spring and summer programming for the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park. This mix of family-friendly and adult programming and events features a wide range of exhibitions, hands-on activities, talks, and performances both in-person and online. In addition, NHMLAC community scientists will spearhead a number of research initiatives and expeditions open to the public that will highlight the Museums\u2019 ongoing impact and discoveries and allow Angelenos to get involved.<\/p>\n
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Below is a list of currently-scheduled* programming and exhibitions, as well as community science projects, research initiatives and new curator announcements. Visit\u00a0NHM.ORG<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0TARPITS.ORG<\/a>\u00a0for future updates and more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n *All programs and events are subject to change. Check our websites for the latest information and updates<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fierce! The Story of Cats \u2014\u00a0From ferocious tigers to beloved pets,\u00a0Fierce! The Story of Cats\u00a0is the exciting new exhibition at NHM that encourages guests to immerse themselves in the captivating world of cats. This temporary exhibition explores the diversity of cats \u2014 their behaviors, unique biology and complex relationship with humans. Spanning continents and the ages,\u00a0Fierce!\u00a0includes an array of incredible mounted specimens, interactive displays and cultural objects inspired by cats, offering an up-close-and-personal experience, highlighting cats\u2019 beauty, diversity and predatory skills, all while illuminating the importance of protecting the world\u2019s wild cats and their habitats. More information is available at:\u00a0nhm.org\/fierce<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Closing on February 18<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$12 per person + Museum admission or free for Members<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Orcas: Our Shared Future \u2014\u00a0Making its West Coast debut,\u00a0Orcas: Our Shared Future\u00a0dives deep into the remarkable relationship between orcas, people, and the oceans we share. Visitors will experience how science and culture together illuminate the world of these intelligent, family-centered animals through immersive installations, life-size models and fossils, and emotional storytelling. This exhibition will also inspire visitors to learn more and take action as a part of NHM\u2019s ongoing mission as a leading voice in biodiversity and habitat conservation.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Opens to Members on April 24 and to the public on April 26<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$12 per person + Museum admission or free for Members<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prehistoric Fight Nights \u2014\u00a0Join Rextooth Studios\u2019 Ted Rechlin, award-winning graphic-novelist, animator, film-maker and science communicator, as he goes head to head with experts from NHM and La Brea Tar Pits over two nights to battle it out and crown the toughest champions of each prehistoric era. On the first night, we\u2019ll travel to the Mesozoic for a colossal rumble among the dinosaurs, and on night two we\u2019ll take a trip to the Pleistocene for an epic Ice Age brawl. Both evenings will also include getting up-close to rarely seen fossils from both museums\u2019 collections, a book signing by Ted Rechlin, interactive activities, and more. More information is available at:\u00a0nhm.org\/prehistoricfightnights<\/a> Schedule:\u00a0February 20 and 21, 5:30\u20139 pm<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$15 General Admission | $10 Members<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First Fridays | 20th Anniversary Season \u2014\u00a0First Fridays celebrates 20 years as Los Angeles\u2019 premier museum after-hours experience, where exclusive nighttime access to NHM brings music, science and culture together for an engaging evening of conversation and community. Throughout the night, guests are free to explore the Museum at their own pace, exploring galleries and exhibitions with live music, DJs, topical discussions, signature cocktails, pop-up experiences, and much more.\u00a0More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/firstfridays<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0March 6, April 3, May 1. 6-10 pm.<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$30 for Public | $20 for Members<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0First Fridays<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Butterfly Pavilion \u2014\u00a0Walk among beautiful butterflies in our seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This outdoor exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, come get one of the best views in Los Angeles of these amazing insects.\u00a0More information will be available at\u00a0nhm.org\/butterflies<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0March 22 – August 23<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$10 + Museum admission or free for Members<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0Butterfly Pavilion Press Images<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Earth Day\u00a0\u2014\u00a0\u00a0Celebrate Earth Month with NHMLAC. In addition to our annual Earth Day celebration on April 19, we\u2019ll also debut a new environmental film series called Green Screen. The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County protect and share more than 35 million specimens and artifacts, the largest natural and cultural history collection in the western United States. By understanding the world around us, past and present, we gain a better appreciation for our planet and for all who share it.\u00a0More information is forthcoming at\u00a0nhm.org\/earthday<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0April 19, 9:30 am\u20135 pm<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission | Free for Members<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0Earth Day Press Images<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Nature Challenge\u00a0\u2014\u00a0\u00a0Every April, just in time for Earth Day, this popular community science global initiative returns, now in its 11th year! Participants the world over are invited to document nature in their own cities with smartphones and cameras to help scientists better understand local biodiversity. Learn more at\u00a0nhm.org\/citynaturechallenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0April 24\u201327<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0City Nature Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bug Fair\u00a0\u2014\u00a0\u00a0Join NHM for a two-day festival celebrating our winged, multi-legged, and squirmy friends for the 40th annual Bug Fair! Visit a variety of exhibitors and see everything from exotic insect collections to unique and cool bug-related products.\u00a0More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/bugfair<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0May 16 and 17<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission | Free for Members<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0Bug Fair<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unearthed: Raw Beauty\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Featuring pieces of all sizes, shapes, and colors,\u00a0Unearthed: Raw Beauty\u00a0showcases the magnificence of some of the finest mineral specimens ever discovered. From learning about what gems, minerals and crystals are to the various ways NHM scientists use minerals to build a sustainable future, this exhibition invites guests to discover how specimens preserved from destruction can help us appreciate and understand our natural world.\u00a0Unearthed\u00a0reveals the natural beauty of minerals, because (unlike previous shows in NHM\u2019s Gem Vault, which focus on cut gemstones) this exhibition will highlight amazing mineral crystals in their uncut state. Normally mined and ground up for raw materials, these spectacular specimens were preserved to inspire people to respect the natural wonders of our Earth. This temporary exhibition will feature incredible specimens loaned from the collection of eminent mineral dealer Dr. Robert Lavinsky (among others) alongside NHM\u2019s own specimens. More information available at:\u00a0nhm.org\/unearthed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0On view through April 18, 2027<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0Unearthed: Raw Beauty Images<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness \u2014\u00a0The Natural History Museum\u2019s historic diorama halls are the largest exhibitions at the Museum, showcasing over 75 incredibly detailed habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. There, visitors will experience immersive new installations \u2014 by artists RFX1 (Jason Chang), Joel Fernando and Yesenia Prieto (working as a three-artist team), as well as Saul Becker and Lauren Schoth \u2014 that call attention to dioramas as a unique combination of art and science and explore biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and changing museum display techniques. More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/reframingdioramas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0PST | “Reframing Dioramas” at NHM<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ocean Encounters \u2014\u00a0Fun, educational, and interactive, the new Ocean Encounters live performance features life-size sea creature puppets for a prehistoric undersea adventure. Ocean Encounters is family-friendly, and each performance is about 20 minutes long. More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/<\/a>oceanencounters<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am and 11:30 am<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$10 per person + Museum admission or free for Members<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0Ocean Encounters<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n T. REX 3D Film \u2014\u00a0This captivating science adventure celebrates the greatest of all tyrants, starring NHM\u2019s own Thomas the T. rex. The big screen production on this iconic dinosaur\u2014and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins\u2014aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made. More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/<\/a>TREX3D<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Showtimes vary by day<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$10 per person + Museum admission or free for Members<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0T. REX 3D Film<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World \u2014\u00a0Now open alongside the new NHM Commons,\u00a0Collective Knowledge\u00a0invites visitors to take a fresh look at NHM\u2019s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler. Twelve large-scale photographs bring objects and specimens to life, and behind-the-scenes stories highlight some of the incredible research taking place every day. More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/collectiveknowledge<\/a>.<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with admission<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0Collective Knowledge<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Animals Alive!* \u2014\u00a0Every week, meet our Living Collections team and their furry, scaly, slimy, or leggy friends that help make L.A. a biodiversity hotspot\u2014along with creatures from all over the planet. Discover how they survive in our sprawling city as well as habitats across the globe, and what we can all do to help protect our animal neighbors. More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/animalsalive<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Wednesdays, 10:30 am and 11 am<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$5 or free for Members<\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Animals subject to change<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Collections Revealed \u2014\u00a0Every week, explore the 99% of Museum Collections not on display that drive research and discoveries at NHM and across the globe. From tiny marine invertebrates and extraordinary artifacts to newly described species and the oldest things on Earth, get an up-close look at the rarely seen Museum Collections we study and care for.More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/collectionsrevealed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Thursdays at 11 am<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with paid admission or free for Members.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nature Gardens Exploration \u2014\u00a0\u00a0Swing by the Nature Gardens to dive into Nature Garden Explorations, tours led by Museum Educators and focused on topics such as birding, bug netting, nature journaling, and ponding. Topics rotate over the course of the year, so be sure to check online to see which explorations are currently available. More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/naturegardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a011 am on weekends, meet near the pond in the Nature Gardens<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration \u2014\u00a0Visit the Mineralogy Lab in the back of the Gem & Mineral Hall to see a live demonstration of NHM\u2019s Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in action from our Curator of Polychaetes, Dr. Kirk Fitzhugh. This is a unique opportunity to get a real-life glimpse into technology often reserved for the world\u2019s top laboratories (and often seen in movies).<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum Admission<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n STEAM Family Day\u2014\u00a0Building on the success of the Girls in STEM program, and our commitment to expanding STEM-based programs, NHMLAC is excited to introduce STEAM Family Day 2026 at La Brea Tar Pits. This year, we are widening the scope to include Art (STEAM) and will continue to be an opportunity for youth ages 8-18 and their families to engage in hands-on activities, explore future career paths, and engage in a resource fair and panel discussions. More information is available at:\u00a0tarpits.org\/steam-programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0March 21, 9:30 am\u20135 pm<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission<\/p>\n <\/p>\n La Brea Tar Pits Insider Tour \u2014\u00a0An exclusive backstage pass to the Ice Age taking visitors behind the scenes with scientists. Sort real fossils, go behind the fences of one of the oldest tar pits still in existence and come face-to-face with the bubbling tar. More information about the Insider Tour is available at\u00a0tarpits.org\/insidertour<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Saturdays and Sundays from 11am\u201312:15 pm. *Occasional Fridays and Mondays from 11am\u201312:15 pm. *Schedule varies.<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Adult: $145 | $120 for Members. Child: $125 | $100 for Members.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Excavator Tour \u2014\u00a0The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab (where real paleontologists work), our historic excavation sites, and Project 23 (where live excavations can be seen). More information about excavations is available at\u00a0tarpits.org\/excavations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a01 pm on weekdays; 10:30 am & 1 pm on weekends<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discoveries from the Tar Pits \u2014\u00a0Drop by to learn some of the lesser-known stories of the Tar Pits, including active research and recent discoveries. Topics change daily.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a03:30 pm daily<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0Free with Museum admission<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ice Age Encounters \u2014\u00a0Encounter the Ice Age as we dig into the past to uncover the mysteries of some of the extinct creatures who roamed Ice Age Los Angeles over 10,000 years ago. Experience this dynamic, 15-minute show featuring a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections that bring the distant past to life. This one-of-a-kind multimedia performance transports guests back in time to come nearly face-to-face with a moving, roaring extinct saber-toothed cat. Performed in an intimate theater setting, this show is great for the whole family and children of all ages. More information is available at\u00a0tarpits.org\/iceageencounters<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 and 11:30 am, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0$8 per person in addition to Museum admission or free with membership<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0Ice Age Encounters<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Please note: The saber-toothed cat puppet is very large and may be frightening to some children.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Museum Admission – NHM and La Brea Tar Pits<\/p>\n Members – FREE<\/p>\n Adult \u2014 $18.00<\/p>\n Senior (62+) \u2014 $14.00<\/p>\n Student \u2014 $14.00<\/p>\n Children (3 \u2013 12) \u2014 $7.00<\/p>\n Children 2 and under \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Unless otherwise noted, all events are included in the price of admission or free for members.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Admission is always free for NHMLAC Members, California Pre K\u201312 teachers with ID, Active or retired United States military with ID, CA EBT cardholders with ID, and USC Students and Faculty with ID. In addition, L.A. County residents receive free Museum Admission from 3-5 pm Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ant Quest:\u00a0Ant Quest is a community science project that will help us better understand ant biodiversity in Southern California. In particular, we are working with community scientists to:\u00a01) understand the relationship between patterns of land use in Southern California (landscaping, natural areas, housing, etc.) and the kinds of ants that are found in a particular place 2) learn about the relationship between native California ant species and those that have been introduced from other places. We\u2019d like you to help us complete the first community science Ant Quest focusing on urban Southern California by finding ants, taking photos, and uploading them to the Ant Quest iNaturalist project or emailing them to us:\u00a0ants@nhm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SNERCH (Formerly SnailBlitz):\u00a0NHM\u2019s annual community science slugfest returns from February 1 to March 31. The search for snails and slugs known as SNERCH asks for volunteers to scour Southern California for snails and slugs during the two-month run and share photographs of as many of the slimy critters as they can find. Past contributions have uncovered non-native and endangered species. Whether they\u2019re in your backyard, at the local park, or along the trail of your favorite hike, every snail or slug photographed will help NHM scientists like Twila Bratcher, Chair in Malacological Research and Associate Curator of Malacology Dr. Jann Vendetti, learn more about the biodiversity of Southern California. Snerch is part of the larger\u00a0SLIME<\/a>\u00a0(Snails and Slugs Living in Metropolitan Environments) project on\u00a0iNaturalist<\/a>. More information at\u00a0nhm.org\/snearch<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SoCal Webs:\u00a0NHM\u2019s new community science project that aims to catalogue and improve our knowledge of spider biodiversity in Los Angeles County and throughout Southern California. The Natural History Museum\u2019s collection of spiders includes thousands of specimens from locations throughout the Los Angeles basin and spans the last 70 years. Since 2002 more than 6,000 specimens of spiders have been added to the collection through the community science project Los Angeles Spider Survey (LASS), making the NHMLAC Spider collection one of the most important references of spider biodiversity from the greater Los Angeles area (Kemp et al., 2021). We want to extend this project into the digital era, and that is where community scientists come in! Submit photos and supporting data (date, time, address\/locality, and observational notes) by uploading to the SoCal Webs project page on iNaturalist or sending an email to\u00a0spiders@nhm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Nature Challenge\u00a0\u2014\u00a0\u00a0Every April, just in time for Earth Day, this popular community science global initiative returns, now in its 10th year! Participants the world over are invited to document nature in their own cities with smartphones and cameras to help scientists better understand local biodiversity. This year will also feature an organized habitat survey at Elephant Hill with NHM\u2019s Community Science team. Learn more at\u00a0nhm.org\/citynaturechallenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0April 24 – April 27, 2025 (Elephant Hill Habitat Survey on April 26)<\/p>\n Images:\u00a0City Nature Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n Antarctica Expedition \u2014\u00a0Throughout this expedition, participants will travel alongside Dr. Tania Pineda, Collections Manager of Echinoderms, and Dr. Jeff Bozanic, aboard the M\/V Plancius from Oceanwide Expedition, with daily opportunities to engage directly in citizen science initiatives supporting expedition-based projects. These activities include the biological collection and documentation of marine specimens, microplastic sampling using filter-feeding organisms, bird and wildlife surveys, and foraminifera sampling for environmental and climate research. The expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the remote Shag Rocks is sponsored by Research Associate in Echinoderms, Dr. Jeff Bozanic. All specimens collected during the expedition will be processed and permanently curated in the scientific collections of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. More information is available here:\u00a0Oceanwide Expeditions.<\/a>\u00a0To view the current position of the vessel during the time of the expedition, use\u00a0Cruisemapper.com<\/a>,\u00a0M\/V Plancius<\/a>, and follow @naturallyspiny on Instagram.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Feb 11 – March 09, 2026<\/p>\n Where:\u00a0Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the remote Shag Rocks<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Philosophy of Biological Systematics\u00a0\u2014 A unique course examining the nature of scientific inquiry and what is required for biological systematics to operate within established principles of rational reasoning. From these basics we critically evaluate the efficacy of such systematics-based concepts as \u201cparsimony,\u201d \u201clikelihood,\u201d and \u201cBayesianism;\u201d what do we mean by terms such as taxon, and are species ontological individuals, lineages, explanatory hypotheses, or something else; what is required to test phylogenetic hypotheses; how to properly judge empirical support for hypotheses; why popular approaches such as separate phylogenetic analyses of partitioned data, cladogram comparisons, and character mapping are logically and scientifically unacceptable. For more information, or to join the class, contact Dr. Kirk Fitzhugh at\u00a0kfitzhugh@nhm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0April-May, 23 lectures<\/p>\n Where:\u00a0Online, via Zoom<\/p>\n Price:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Collections Rescue Initiative, funded by the California Institute for Biodiversity, aims to safeguard California\u2019s natural history so that researchers, students, conservationists, and the public can continue to benefit from these specimens. Through our funding, we will offer support for rescue, stabilization, documentation, and long-term stewardship of eligible collections. Currently, NHM is working on projects involving collections from USGS, UCLA, Pomona College and NOAA\/UCLA, however the project is also actively recruiting for more collections. More information is available at\u00a0nhm.org\/collections-rescue<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RASCals<\/p>\n The Reptiles and Amphibians of Southern California (RASCals) community science project is a partnership between NHM and the San Diego Natural History Museum designed to improve our knowledge of native and non-native reptiles and amphibians in Southern California. We need your help documenting reptiles and amphibians in the region to understand how various species have responded to urbanization. We are interested in native and non-native species in all types of habitats, from relatively pristine habitats to backyards, schoolyards, and urban parks. Submit photos and audio to the\u00a0RASCals Project on iNaturalist<\/a>\u00a0or e-mail submissions to\u00a0rascals@nhm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SLIME<\/p>\n Snails and slugs Living in Metropolitan Environments (SLIME) is a community science project cataloging the biodiversity of terrestrial land snails and slugs throughout Southern California. NHM\u2019s collection of land snails includes thousands of specimens from locations throughout the L.A. basin and spans the last 100 years. However, not much is known about this mollusk biodiversity today, especially within the cities of Southern California. Help us complete the first community science snail survey focusing on urban Southern California by finding snails and slugs, taking photos, and emailing them to us or uploading them to the\u00a0SLIME iNaturalist page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n About the Natural History Museums<\/p>\n The\u00a0Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County\u00a0(NHMLAC<\/a>) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and\u00a0La Brea Tar Pits<\/a> in Hancock Park.\u00a0Welcoming more than 1.2 million visitors annually \u2014 including more than 140,000 schoolchildren \u2014 the museums and the 35 million objects in their collections offer extensive and comprehensive libraries of natural and cultural history for guests, as well as groundbreaking scientific and historical research. NHMLAC also leads the natural and cultural exploration of Los Angeles County, offering a slate of community science and cultural programs both onsite and around the area. 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