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Digital Guide to La Brea Tar Pits

Our new audio tour lets everyone explore the La Brea Tar Pits' history and research, even while the museum is closed, with Bloomberg Connects' free digital guide.

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Explore the new Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research and our new audio tour of La Brea Tar Pits with our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects.

Our guide takes you through the prehistoric past and human history of the Tar Pits. Use the guide to plan your visit, then easily access helpful insights on-site. Afterward, dive deeper into your favorite fossils at home–or anywhere, anytime! 

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Discover La Brea Tar Pits

On the guide, you'll find maps, highlights of La Brea Tar Pits and museum, helpful information, and deep dives into Tar Pits history. Delve into the earliest digs and the latest discoveries!

The app is available in many languages (including, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and more) thanks to integration with Google Translate, and has options to explore the museum and La Brea Tar Pits via audio description or ASL.