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Hours

Monday-Sunday
9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Closed the first Tuesday of every month.
Also closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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Address

5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Admission

Advanced, online tickets are highly recommended to ensure entry into the Museum and for special ticketed experiences.

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Adults 		FREE $15
Seniors 		FREE $12
Students 		FREE $12
Child 		FREE $7
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Free Admission

IN SUPPORT OF STUDENTS AND CAREGIVERS IMPACTED BY THE UNION LABOR STRIKE, WE WILL BE OFFERING FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TO ALL LAUSD STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES FROM TUESDAY, MARCH 21 THROUGH THURSDAY, MARCH 23. TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONSITE AT ANY TICKET COUNTER.

We offer free general admission for:

  • NHMLAC members, every day
  • L.A. County residents, Monday-Friday from 3-5 PM with valid ID
  • Retired or active-duty military (including National Guard and Reserve) with ID
  • California teachers with ID
  • California EBT card holders
  • USC students and faculty with ID
  • Children under 2

Free tickets are available onsite only at the Museum ticket windows. 

Safety Measures & Guidelines

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County no longer requires masks worn at all times indoors and in our outdoor Butterfly Pavilion, regardless of vaccination status. In accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, we still strongly recommend all visitors to continue wearing masks while indoors and ask that individual choices are respected.

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Please respect our staff

We look forward to your visit. Please note, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County will not tolerate inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to, yelling, violence, intimidation, threats, harassment, aggression, swearing, damage, abuse, or sexual harassment. Individuals who are aggressive toward staff or other visitors will be expelled from La Brea Tar Pits and escorted off the property.

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