La Brea Tar Pits Museum
Highlights
- See million-plus Ice Age artifacts at the famed La Brea Tar Pits Museum in Los Angeles Prepare to lock eyes with formidable models of dire wolves, mammoths, mastodons, and fearsome saber-toothed cats Get up close to tar oozing across the park's terrain and learn the story of Earth's evolution
Overview
Get ready to time travel to an age where mammoths roamed and saber-toothed cats prowled! The La Brea Tar Pits, the world's only active urban fossil dig site, offers a journey that's as exhilarating as it is educational.
Find yourself spellbound by the sight of tar still bubbling up from the ground, a testament to the constant churn of time. See where scientists are doing painstaking work to unearth ancient relics at the fossil excavation site.
Each new discovery reveals an exciting piece of the Earth's fascinating history and a close encounter with the magnificent beasts that once ruled our planet.
What's included
- General admission to the museum at La Brea Tar Pits
- The Excavator Tour
- Parking fees
- Admission to special exhibitions
Know before you go
Los Angeles County residents can enjoy complimentary museum entry between 3-5 p.m. on weekdays, with onsite ticket availability.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
