La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

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Closes 5:00 PMMiracle Mile

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 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

Miracle Mile

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Open

• Closes 5:00 PM

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