La Brea Tar Pits will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5.
Excavator Tour
The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.
weekly
Monday through Friday at 1 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm.
Discoveries From the Tar Pits
Join a Museum Educator to hear about exciting discoveries from the Tar Pits! These are short presentations highlighting lesser known stories followed by a Q&A opportunity. Topics are always changing.
daily
Titans of the Ice Age 3D
Journey to a world lost in time, buried in ice, and ruled by giants. In this exciting 3D adventure, narrated by Christopher Plummer, discover an icy world on the brink of extinction, where humans share the frozen tundra with majestic beasts.
Ice Age Encounters
Dig into the past as we uncover the mysteries of extinct creatures who roamed Ice Age Los Angeles over 10,000 years ago. This dynamic, 15-minute show features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections that bring the distant past to life.
through 07/01/25
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World
Take a fresh look at NHM’s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler. Twelve large-scale photographs bring objects and specimens to life, and behind-the-scenes stories highlight some of the incredible research taking place every day.
Open 9:30 am–5pm
