La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

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Open
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 happening

Jun 10
10:30 AM
Ice Age Encounters

Encounter 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. This dynamic, 15-minute show features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections.

Jun 10
11:30 AM
Ice Age Encounters

Encounter 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. This dynamic, 15-minute show features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections.

Jun 11
10:30 AM
Ice Age Encounters

Encounter 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. This dynamic, 15-minute show features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections.

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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

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