5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Central LA, los angeles
Historic Site, Tourist Attraction, Museum, Excavation Site
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Open now
$12-$15
The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is a fascinating window into prehistoric Los Angeles, where Ice Age animals fell prey to sticky tar and became part of history. Today, it's a unique blend of active dig site, museum, and research facility all in one.
Check the schedule for live excavations and demonstrations.
- Wear comfortable shoes as there's a lot to explore.
- Visit the museum during weekdays to avoid crowds.
- Don't miss the observation pit, where you can see fossils in the ground.
- Admission ticket fees
- Children $12
- Youth $12
- Adults $15
- Senior citizens $12
Purchase Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at the museum's website or at the ticket booth on-site.
Discount information
- Discounts available for students, seniors, and children.
- Café
- Guided Tours
- Educational Programs
- Live Excavations
- Interactive Exhibits
- Gift Shop
Reservations for private events can be made by contacting the museum's special events department via their website.
- Monday 9:30 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-5:00 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-5:00 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-5:00 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-5:00 pm