The Museum at La Brea Tar Pits is temporarily closed for construction. Many outdoor areas of Hancock Park remain open. Learn More.

Grants and Opportunities

field school students using microscopes in the fossil lab tar pits

The museum at La Brea Tar Pits is undergoing a two-year renovation and is temporarily closed to the public. The Tar Pits Volunteer Program and grant opportunities will continue in a limited capacity. Learn more about the closure.

Grants

Are you a student who wants to visit the Rancho La Brea collections for your research? We now have small grants available through the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County. Please contact Emily Lindsey, Gary Takeuchi, or Aisling Farrell for more information.

Volunteers

Volunteers support behind the scenes at the excavation site, in the Fossil Lab, and in collections. No experience necessary! These roles are highly competitive and require an interview. Note: the volunteer application is currently closed for 2026 due to museum renovations. Please reach out to volunteer@nhm.org for updated information.

Donations

Support Rancho La Brea by making a donation to the Museum Fund today!

Tar Pits Excavation

Join our Field School!

Visit the Institute for Field Research La Brea Tar Pits Program

Submit your application