Our museums will be closed until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Our first priority is the well-being and safety of our guests, staff and volunteers. Stay up to date with NHMLAC's response to COVID-19. Nuestros museos estarán cerrados hasta nuevo aviso para minimizar la propagación del COVID-19. Ve la respuesta de NHMLAC ante el coronavirus (COVID-19).
Research and Collections
The millions of plant and animal fossils excavated from La Brea Tar Pits tell the story of the Los Angeles Basin over the past 50,000 years.
The first discoveries happen out in the Tar Pits, but there are lots more once the fossils come into the museum.
The Tar Pits have given us more than 3.5 million fossil specimens (and that's us being modest).
More than 100 years of discovery.
It's true—sometimes we leave Wilshire Blvd.
Go behind the scenes, and give the gift of your own time!
