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Free Museum Admission Daily For. NHMLAC Members. LA County Residents M-F from 3-5 pm. CA EBT cardholders with ID. California PreK–12 teachers with ID. Active or retired United States military with ID. Children 2 and under. Tickets are available onsite only and do not include admission to the 3D theater or Encounters Show.
See full safety guidelines. Open Today: 9:30 am to 5 pm. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. 213.763.3499. Plan your visit to La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Get tickets for admission, exhibits, 3D movies and films, shows and tours.
Feb 27, 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.
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.
Step into the past and experience the Ice Age come to life! Experience La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Explore exhibitions, programs, tours and live fossil excavations for families, locals and tourist visitors.
Ticket Information. Advance reservations are highly encouraged. L.A. County Residents get free Museum admission from 3-5 pm Monday through Friday. Tickets are available onsite only. See Museum Free Hours and Admission . For assistance with reservations, call 213.763.3466 or email info@nhm.org.
A few denizens of the La Brea tar pits, now in the University of California Museum of Paleontology collections, are depicted below. Click on any picture to receive an enlarged version. Smilodon, the most famous of the sabre-toothed cats, is the second most common fossil at La Brea.
