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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

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4.6 (13,484 reviews)
Known For

Ice Age Fossils, Active Fossil Excavations, Prehistoric Garden

Address
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Los Angeles, California, 90036, United States of America
Hours
  • Monday: 9:30AM-5PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30AM-5PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30AM-5PM
  • Thursday: 9:30AM-5PM
  • Friday: 9:30AM-5PM
  • Saturday: 9:30AM-5PM
  • Sunday: 9:30AM-5PM
Phone
+1 213-763-3499
Official Website
tarpits.org

Ideal For

History Buffs Science Enthusiasts Families

Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.

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