Parking and Directions

Parking

La Brea Tar Pits Museum Parking
$18 Flat Rate

Parking lot at South Curson Avenue

The museum's parking lot is located at the corner of Curson Avenue and 6th Street, directly behind the museum. Payment for this lot can be made with credit card only. Enter from the western side of Curson Avenue. If you choose street parking, please read all parking signs carefully, as restrictions apply. Most importantly, do not park along Wilshire Boulevard between the hours of 7-9 am and 4-7 pm (Monday - Friday), or your car will be ticketed and towed. This applies even if you are parked at a meter. 

Bus Parking

Buses park for free on Curson Avenue between 6th Street and Wilshire Boulevard. Personal vehicles and vans can park in the Tar Pits car park for $18 per vehicle. Alternatively if parking is not available on Curson Ave, buses can park on 6th street as well.

Map of La Brea Tar Pits

Questions?

For assistance with parking and directions, call 213.763.3466 or email info@nhm.org.