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5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. 213.763.3499.
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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. 3,272 reviews. #31 of 924 things to do in Los Angeles. Natural History MuseumsScience Museums. Closed now. 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Explore the world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site.
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Discovered in 1769 by a Spanish explorer, the La Brea Tar Pits have slowly formed over more than 40,000 years due to cracks in the coastal plain. At first, they were drilled in order to obtain oil and minerals and the asphalt was used to create waterproof materials. Later on the pits were discovered to be of scientific and archaeological value ...
Aug 1, 2016 · The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard in the city of Los Angeles, California. It is in the Miracle Mile district right next to Hancock Park and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Map. A map of the museum and grounds can be found at the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum website.