On Wednesday, May 13, the parking lot at Curson Ave and 6th Street will close for entry at 3:30 pm. Any cars at the lot after 5 pm will be towed. The museum and Tar Pits will remain open during our regular hours, 9:30 am to 5 pm

Oil Underfoot: Exploring the Geology of the Tar Pits

Why do we find so many fossils here?

 

We’ve excavated over 3.5 million fossils from the La Brea Tar Pits, and we’re still digging! Why do we find SO many fossils here? Gallery Interpreter Michelle Vanegas explains the set of conditions that came together to create this incredibly rich deposit of fossils, right in the middle of Los Angeles!

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