La Brea Tar Pits will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5.
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
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.
weekly
through 07/01/25
Wednesdays and Thursdays
L.A. Underwater
Dive into our multimedia-rich, immersive exhibition. Discover L.A.’s prehistoric past through the stories of nearly 40 fossils that are uncovering the secrets of our submerged prehistory.
Open 9:30 am–5 pm