The museum at La Brea Tar Pits remains closed until further notice. The park at La Brea Tar Pits is currently open, and visitors can 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. Be sure to check out our Students & Teachers Playlist on YouTube for even more!  

Learning Resources

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Distance Learning

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Virtual School Programs
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Self-Guided Virtual Field Trip

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Educator Workshops

Our free educator workshops build connections between your classroom curriculum and our museums' collections and exhibitions.
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We love seeing real life science and want to show our students that it's accessible to them.

—Local Teacher