La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

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Opens 9:30 AM
Lake Pit at the La Brea Tar Pits is a natural site featuring active asphalt seeps and prehistoric fossil discoveries. long_description_potoo

What's happening

Apr 24
10:00 AM
Titans of the Ice Age 3D

Journey to a world lost in time, buried in ice, and ruled by giants in this exciting 3D adventure narrated by Christopher Plummer.

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Apr 24
10:30 AM
Titans of the Ice Age 3D

Journey to a world lost in time, buried in ice, and ruled by giants in this exciting 3D adventure narrated by Christopher Plummer.

More info
Apr 24
11:00 AM
Titans of the Ice Age 3D

Journey to a world lost in time, buried in ice, and ruled by giants in this exciting 3D adventure narrated by Christopher Plummer.

More info

What's the vibe

Stepping into this museum feels like an active archaeological dig, with scientists visibly working on fossils in the lab. The atmosphere is one of discovery, bringing the Ice Age to life with exhibits on mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and dire wolves.ambiance

What people are saying

Visitors highlight the site as a nostalgic, educational experience that is particularly engaging for children and families exploring the grounds.reviews_potoo

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Details

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Closed now
•  Opens 9:30 AM
tarpits.org
+1 213-763-3499

About

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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