On Wednesday, December 11, La Brea Tar Pits will be closing at 3pm for a special event. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Programs

In addition to our world-famous Tar Pits and more than 3.5 million Ice Age fossils, we offer a diverse range of events and programming throughout the year.

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LIVE THEATER SHOWS

Ice Age Encounters

This dynamic, live performance features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet that brings the distant past to life.

Daily Programming

See all we've got to offer

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour

Discovery outside, science inside!

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Ice Age Meet and Greet

Meet our furry friends

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Discoveries from the Tar Pits

See what we've found

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Inside the Fossil Lab

Teens helping out in the Fossil Lab as part of La Brea Tar Pits Teen Program

Teen Program

Curious and motivated teens welcome.

No adults allowed!

Children at La Brea Tar Pits Youth Programs

Youth Programs

Designed to ignite the curiosity of our younger visitors.

Are you a future paleontologist?