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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DAY CAMP

Adventures in Nature

This spring, join us for a special “girls in science” version of Adventures in Nature camp: How Girls Museum.

Daily Programming

See all we've got to offer

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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?