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Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket

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Discover an Ice Age excavation site, right in the heart of Los Angeles. Watch as scientists excavate and work on fossils of mammoths, saber-toothed cats and more. See 'tar' bubbling through the surface throughout the park.

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Valid
    1 day
  • Includes
    • General admission to the museum at La Brea Tar Pits
    • Pit 91 access
    • Pleistocene Gardens
    • Atrium Access
    • Parking Fees
    • Ice Age Encounters show and 3D Film (add-on tickets are available for purchase on site when you arrive)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover over a million Ice Age fossils at the museum at La Brea Tar Pits
  • Learn what has been excavated today at the active dig sites
  • See tar bubbling from the ground
  • Watch as scientists clean and study the unearthed fossils right before your eyes in our Fossil Lab
  • See what has been discovered here - mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more
  • Watch scientists at work in the Fossil Lab

Description

Discover science in action and make discoveries right alongside the scientists. Step into the past and experience the Ice Age come to life as you explore the world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site.

Check out the La Brea Tar Pits where tar is still bubbling. See what excavators have uncovered today at the active fossil excavation site.

Enter the museum and watch as scientists clean and study the unearthed fossils right before your eyes in the Fossil Lab. The museum showcases the best fossils, animals and plants that have been discovered here - mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more.

It’s a gateway back to the Ice Age, right in the heart of Los Angeles.

Good to know before you go
  • If you have an infant (0-2 years old), they will be given a ticket upon arrival
  • The opening times as follows: daily from 09:30 AM to 5:00 PM (check website for closed holidays)
  • There is a parking lot onsite for an additional fee
  • The Excavator Tour is free with General Admission. Make your timed reservation when you arrive. Space is limited and not guaranteed
  • By purchasing a ticket and visiting the museum, all guests agree to the COVID safety guidelines and protocols
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
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3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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