Discover an Ice Age excavation site, right in the heart of Los Angeles. Watch as scientists excavate and work on fossils of mammoths, saber-toothed cats and more. See 'tar' bubbling through the surface throughout the park.

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Highlights

Discover over a million Ice Age fossils at the museum at La Brea Tar Pits
Learn what has been excavated today at the active dig sites
See tar bubbling from the ground
Watch as scientists clean and study the unearthed fossils right before your eyes in our Fossil Lab
See what has been discovered here - mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more
Watch scientists at work in the Fossil Lab

Full description

Discover science in action and make discoveries right alongside the scientists. Step into the past and experience the Ice Age come to life as you explore the world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site. Check out the La Brea Tar Pits where tar is still bubbling. See what excavators have uncovered today at the active fossil excavation site. Enter the museum and watch as scientists clean and study the unearthed fossils right before your eyes in the Fossil Lab. The museum showcases the best fossils, animals and plants that have been discovered here - mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more. It’s a gateway back to the Ice Age, right in the heart of Los Angeles.

Includes

General admission to the museum at La Brea Tar Pits

Transportation
Parking fees
Ice Age Encounters show and 3D Film

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Please note the opening times as follows: daily from 09:30 to 17:00 (check website for closed holidays)
There is no set time for this ticket. You may arrive at any time during the open hours. Last entry is at 16:00
Tickets are valid for 90 days from the date on your voucher
There is a parking lot onsite for an additional fee
The Excavator Tour is free with General Admission. Make your timed reservation when you arrive. Space is limited and not guaranteed
By purchasing a ticket and visiting the museum, all guests agree to the COVID safety guidelines and protocols. See details here: https://tarpits.org/covid-19-safety-guidelines

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 73 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.5/5

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Great museum for the family!

I would probably may have chosen another day to visit if I knew the LACMA was free on President's day, I missed that one! But regardless, it's a good place for open air passive entertainment, the families can have picnics I the large yards nearby, and the museum is well planned and carefully maintained. I didn't enter the 3D session or took the themed picture, but they're cool if you go there with your family. The boutique prices are fine.

February 21, 2019

First time at the Pitts

This was the first time that my husband and I have visited La Brea Tar Pitts. We had our friends from Oregon visiting us and they wanted to see the museum. We found it very educational and interesting. The docents were very informative and helpful with any questions that we had.

October 16, 2015

July 17, 2022

Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket

Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket

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Great museum for the family!

First time at the Pitts