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Ice Age Encounters

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; check calendar for times

This dynamic, live performance features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet that brings the distant past to life.

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Sun
03
Nov
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Ice Age Meet and Greet

Live Theater Show
  • 3 pm
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Discoveries from the Tar Pits

Talks
  • 3:30 pm

Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.

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Mon
04
Nov
Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm
  • 2 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work; our historic excavation pits; and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.

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gallery interpreter saberooth smilodon skull la brea tar pits guest kid

Discoveries from the Tar Pits

Talks
  • 3:30 pm

Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.

Learn more
Tue
05
Nov
Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm
  • 2 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work; our historic excavation pits; and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.

Learn more
gallery interpreter saberooth smilodon skull la brea tar pits guest kid

Discoveries from the Tar Pits

Talks
  • 3:30 pm

Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.

Learn more
Wed
06
Nov
Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm
  • 2 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work; our historic excavation pits; and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.

Learn more
gallery interpreter saberooth smilodon skull la brea tar pits guest kid

Discoveries from the Tar Pits

Talks
  • 3:30 pm

Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.

Learn more
Thu
07
Nov
gallery interpreter with group tour outdoors at the Tar Pits

Rediscover the Tar Pits!

Homeschool Days
  • 10 am

Rediscover the Tar Pits on a day just for Homeschoolers!

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Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm
  • 2 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work; our historic excavation pits; and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.

Learn more
gallery interpreter saberooth smilodon skull la brea tar pits guest kid

Discoveries from the Tar Pits

Talks
  • 3:30 pm

Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.

Learn more
Fri
08
Nov
ice age encounters show tar pits

Ice Age Encounters

Live Theater Show
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:15 am

This dynamic, live performance features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet that brings the distant past to life.

Learn more
At Our Other Museums

At Our Other Museums

More NHM events
More Hart events

Tue

22

Oct

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NHM

Tour: Gallery Exploration

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm

Explore NHM’s halls to discover the fascinating stories our collections can tell.

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Sat

09

Nov

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Hart

Day at the Ranch - The Mighty Oak

  • 11 am
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