On Wednesday, December 11, La Brea Tar Pits will be closing at 3pm for a special event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Featured event
This dynamic, live performance features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet that brings the distant past to life.
Excavator Tour
The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work; our historic excavation pits; and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.
Discoveries from the Tar Pits
Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.
Ice Age Encounters
Mammoths and Mastodons Exploration
Tour the museum to learn how the Tar Pits have been telling the stories of L.A.'s ice age giants for over 100 years.
Project 23 Revealed
Walk to our current excavation where you’ll talk to real excavators about their newest discoveries and learn the inside story of Project 23.
Inside the Fossil Lab
Discover how our paleontologists clean, sort, and study fossils uncovered in the Tar Pits!
Wed
11
Dec
Tour: Gallery Exploration
Explore NHM’s halls to discover the fascinating stories our collections can tell.
Sun
12
Jan
Visitas Guiadas en Español
El Museo William S. Hart tendrá visitas guiadas en español a las 12:30,1:30 y 2:30 de la tarde el segundo domingo de cada mes.
