La Brea Tar Pits Museum Tickets at In front of the Hotel NH Ambassador, Via Medina, 70

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Step Into the Past at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum

Experience a remarkable journey into prehistory at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum. Located in central Los Angeles, this unique destination lets you witness an active fossil dig site and see science in action. From the moment you enter, you are transported back to an era when mammoths and saber-toothed cats roamed the region.

Witness Active Excavations

Observe tar bubbling from the ground - evidence of the ongoing natural processes that have preserved thousands of animal and plant fossils. The museum sits on the world’s only active urban fossil excavation site. During your visit, watch scientists uncover and study fossils, revealing incredible secrets about Earth’s ancient periods.

See Fascinating Fossils and Ancient Life

Stroll through the museum’s exhibits to view real fossils of species like mammoths, dire wolves and giant sloths. Life-size replicas and engaging displays bring the distant past to life, making it an engaging educational adventure for both adults and children. Learn how these creatures lived, what their world looked like and why they vanished.

Join the Excavator Tour

Take the included Excavator Tour to explore behind-the-scenes areas of the Tar Pits. Knowledgeable guides explain the history of the site and the excavation methods still in use. This insight into paleontology makes your experience even richer and more memorable.

Family-Friendly Interactive Experiences

Interactive stations, hands-on activities and multimedia installations are designed for curious minds of all ages. Kids can enjoy touchable fossil displays and educational games that make science fun and accessible. Temporary exhibits and special events often complement the museum’s permanent collection, so visitors always have something new to explore.

Plan Your Visit

The La Brea Tar Pits Museum is wheelchair accessible and located along Wilshire Boulevard, close to many other Los Angeles attractions. General admission includes access to all core exhibits, temporary exhibitions and the popular Excavator Tour, but note that parking and some special experiences may incur an extra fee.

Experience the thrill of discovery at a destination where the past is always present - perfect for families, students, science fans and anyone fascinated by history. See more experiences in Los Angeles on tickadoo. Looking for more? Check out Natural History Museum or Academy Museum on tickadoo.