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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › La_Brea_Tar_PitsLa Brea Tar Pits - Wikipedia

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   Location in Los Angeles. La Brea Tar Pits (California) La Brea Tar Pits (the United States) Location. Hancock Park, Los Angeles, US. Coordinates. 34°03′46″N118°21′22″W34.0628°N 118.356°W. Official website. California Historical Landmark. Official name. Hancock Park La Brea [1] Reference no. 170. U.S. National Natural Landmark. Designated. 1964.

2. tarpits.orgLa Brea Tar Pits

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   NHMNatural History Museum. Tar PitsLa Brea Tar Pits. HartWilliam S. Hart Museum. We are open today from 9:30 am to 5 pm. La Brea Tar Pits. Pause Video. Start planning your visit. Special Experiences. Explore the sites, collections, and programs that bring the Ice Age to life.

3. tarpits.org › experience-tar-pits › la-brea-tar-pitsLa Brea Tar Pits and Hancock Park

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   La Brea Tar Pits is a park and museum where you can see fossils of extinct animals and plants from the last 50,000 years. Learn about the history, science, and plants of this unique place in the middle of a city.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › La-Brea-Tar-PitsLa Brea Tar Pits | California, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 28, 2024 · La Brea Tar Pits, tar (Spanish brea) pits, in Hancock Park (Rancho La Brea), Los Angeles, California, U.S. The area was the site of “pitch springs” oozing crude oil that was used by local Indians for waterproofing. Gaspar de Portolá’s expedition in 1769 explored the area, which encompasses about 20.

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5. tarpits.org › la-brea-tar-pits-historyLa Brea Tar Pits History

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   Located in the heart of L.A., La Brea Tar Pits are one of the world’s most famous fossil localities, where more than 100 excavations have been made! It’s a fascinating piece of land. Over time, this area has been ancient forest and savannah, ranch land and oilfield, Mexican land grant, and Los Angeles County Park.

6. nhmlac.org › discover-go-la-brea-tar-pitsDiscover & Go at La Brea Tar Pits | Natural History Museums ...

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   5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. 213.763.3499. 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321. 661.254.4584.

7. www.visitcalifornia.com › experience › la-brea-tar-pitsGuide to Los Angeles' La Brea Tar Pits & Museum | Visit ...

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   Welcome Centers. Regional Map. Regional MapBookmarks. Visit this famous National Natural Landmark to be transported back to the Pleistocene Era via films, exhibits, and more.