La Brea Tar Pits museum will remain closed until further notice. The park at La Brea Tar Pits is currently open and visitors can currently see paleontologists working at our excavation site weekly.  See NHMLAC's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Educational Resources

From live student programs, to professional development opportunities, to learning resources, we're your second classroom! Explore our wide range of educational resources available to teachers and families.

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Virtual School Programs
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Educator Workshops
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Learning Resources

Family Activities

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Painting of ice age Los Angeles featuring animals found as fossils at the Tar Pits

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We love seeing real life science and want to show our students that it's accessible to them.

—Local Teacher