The Transformation

View From Land Bridge

The Transformation

A reimagined Tar Pits will allow visitors of all ages to better witness and engage with the scientific process as well as more fully enjoy the beautiful grounds of this extraordinary destination. A new 1-kilometer looping pedestrian walkway will weave past the bubbling lake pits and through gardens planted with historical species to tell the story of La Brea Tar Pits from prehistoric time to our contemporary moment. There will be new outdoor classrooms to share discoveries in real-time and visible fossil labs to offer visitors a peek into the active research taking place. Altogether, the Master Plan more than doubles the square footage devoted to research and collections facilities and brings science instrumentation up to state-of-the-art standards.

Highlights of the plan include visible fossil labs, engaging and educational excavation sites, expanded green spaces with welcoming shade structures, new public amenities, an updated research wing, and new exhibition building.

Details and new renderings will be released in spring of 2025.