Ice Age Encounters
About La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
This unique site is the only actively excavated urban paleontological research site in the world. Visitors can observe scientists at work in the Fossil Lab, cleaning and cataloging the millions of Ice Age fossils discovered right here in Los Angeles.story
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View all eventsJoin us at the Autry Museum of the American West for LAist’s Super-Fun Saturday, a day of multilingual readings, performances to get everyone moving, and lots of kid fun. Bring the whole fam — all ages are welcome! Readings and activities will be geared toward kids ages five and younger.
Saturday Morning Surf Camps for Summer & Fall at Santa Monica Beach, Tower 28. Half-Day camp credits apply.
Visit the Autry’s Family Play Space, and you just might build a barn after telling a campfire yarn. Ideal for families with children ages 2–10.