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Los Angeles La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket

Explore Los Angeles' La Brea Tar Pits Museum, where Ice Age fossils and active excavations bring history to life. Enjoy general admission and see scientists at work.

Los Angeles
1 hr
4.14Rating:
1 provider liveLast updated: April 6, 2026

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4.54
139 reviews

Important Information

  • Infants (0-2 years) receive a ticket upon arrival
  • Open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Onsite parking available for a fee
  • Excavator Tour requires a timed reservation
  • Adherence to COVID safety guidelines required

Step into the past at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum in Los Angeles, where science meets history. Discover over a million Ice Age fossils, including mammoths and saber-toothed cats, as you explore the world's only active urban Ice Age excavation site. Witness tar bubbling from the ground and watch scientists at work in the Fossil Lab. With general admission, enjoy access to Pit 91, the Pleistocene Gardens, and more. This museum offers a unique glimpse into the prehistoric era, right in the heart of Los Angeles. Book your ticket today for an unforgettable journey through time.

Pros

  • Discover over a million Ice Age fossils
  • Learn about today's excavations
  • See tar bubbling from the ground
  • Watch scientists in the Fossil Lab
  • Explore mammoths and saber-toothed cats

Includes

  • General admission to the museum
  • Pit 91 access
  • Pleistocene Gardens
  • Atrium access

Excludes

  • Parking fees
  • Ice Age Encounters show and 3D film
$18
4.14Rating:

Tour Highlights

  • Discover over a million Ice Age fossils
  • Learn about today's excavations
  • See tar bubbling from the ground
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