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La Brea Tar Pits Museum

Name: La Brea Tar Pits Museum
Brand: HolidaySG
Price: 8.88 SGD
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5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Unite...

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Wheelchair friendly

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All ages

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La Brea Tar Pits Museum

Non-refundable

Adult

SGD 22.83

Child

SGD 8.88

Senior

SGD 17.75

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About La Brea Tar Pits Museum

Step back 40,000 years into the Ice Age at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum, where ancient predators and prehistoric creatures are preserved in natural asphalt seeps. This extraordinary Los Angeles landmark offers a rare glimpse into Earth's deep past through its world-famous fossil collection and active excavation site.

Local Legends & Stories

The La Brea Tar Pits have been trapping and preserving Ice Age animals for over 40,000 years, creating one of the most significant paleontological sites on the planet. Local legend says the tar pits were once called 'brea,' the Spanish word for tar, and Native American tribes were among the first to encounter these mysterious natural seeps.

Must Do Experiences

Join the Excavator Tour to witness paleontologists at work and learn firsthand how fossils are carefully extracted from the tar pits
Explore the George C. Page Museum to see the extensive collection of Saber-toothed cats, mammoths, and dire wolves
Watch the active tar seeps and observe how modern birds and insects become trapped in the same natural asphalt
Discover the Ice Age mammals gallery featuring life-sized skeletons of the iconic Smilodon and American Lion

Hidden Gems

The museum's rooftop offers a surprisingly peaceful spot to view the active tar pits against the LA skyline
Visit the fossil prep lab where you can sometimes watch scientists carefully clean and restore ancient specimens
The museum shop carries unique paleontology-themed souvenirs you won't find anywhere else in the city

What Makes it Special

One of the world's richest sources of Pleistocene fossils with over 4 million specimens recovered
Active excavation site where visitors can see real paleontologists uncovering fossils from tar pits
Located in the heart of downtown LA, offering a prehistoric escape just minutes from the modern city

Available Facilities

Museum gift shop educational classrooms event rental spaces parking garage café nearby wheelchair access restrooms guided tour services

Perfect Timing

When to visit for the best experience

Visit during the weekdays to avoid weekend crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience with the exhibits. Spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather for exploring the outdoor tar pit areas. Early morning tours provide the best opportunity to see paleontologists actively working at the excavation site.

Photography Guide

Capture the perfect shots

Use a wide-angle lens to capture the dramatic scale of the fossil displays and the towering skeletons
The outdoor tar pits are best photographed in the late afternoon when the golden light creates stunning reflections
Focus on the contrast between the ancient fossils and the modern Los Angeles skyline visible in the background

Cultural Etiquette

Respect local customs and traditions

The La Brea Tar Pits hold deep significance for the Tongva people, who have inhabited the Los Angeles basin for thousands of years. Show respect for the scientific importance of the site and follow all photography guidelines to help preserve these irreplaceable specimens for future generations.

Special Events & Experiences

Enhanced experiences and seasonal highlights

Fossil Fridays - monthly evening events with live music, food vendors, and exclusive museum access after dark
Summer Youth Paleontology Camps - educational programs designed for children to learn about fossil excavation and prehistoric life
Holiday Light Festival - seasonal evening events featuring illuminated displays throughout the museum and grounds

Important Guidelines & Safety

Essential safety information and guidelines

Stay behind all barriers and railings at the tar pit viewing areas as the asphalt can be unstable and dangerous
Supervise children closely at all times, especially near the outdoor exhibits and excavation site
Follow all museum guidelines regarding food and drink to protect the fossil collections

Visitor Information

Entry Fee

General admission includes access to the museum galleries and temporary exhibitions. The Excavator Tour may require an additional fee and should be booked separately in advance.

Visit Duration

Plan for approximately 2 to 3 hours to fully enjoy the museum exhibits and join the Excavator Tour. Families with young children may want to allow extra time to explore at a more relaxed pace.

Accessibility

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators throughout all exhibition spaces. Accessible restrooms and parking are available, and the facility welcomes visitors with mobility challenges.

Overview

Important Information

Opening Hours

Open from 9:30am-5:00pm

What's Included

* General admission to the museum at La Brea Tar Pits* Access to the temporary exhibitions* The Excavator Tour

Not Included

* Access to Titans of the Ice Age 3D Theater
* Access to Ice Age Encounters Show
* Parking fees

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Location

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States

Frequently Asked Questions

General admission includes access to the indoor museum galleries, the active excavation site, the outdoor park grounds, and the Lake Pit observation area.

Most visitors spend between one and two hours viewing the indoor fossil exhibits and walking the outdoor trails around the active excavation sites.

You will see the Lake Pit which features active methane bubbling, but live paleontological excavations at Pit 91 are typically only conducted during the summer months.

The museum is accessible via the Metro Bus lines 20, 217, and 720, which stop directly on Wilshire Boulevard near the main entrance.

The museum is suitable for children, offering interactive displays, life-sized mammoth replicas in the park, and a dedicated discovery center for hands-on learning.

The indoor museum galleries are fully wheelchair accessible, and the paved outdoor paths around the main tar pits are designed to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers.

To watch paleontologists actively excavating fossils at Pit 91, you should visit during the summer season when the outdoor dig site is fully operational.

Visitors should bring sunscreen, hats, and water bottles, as the outdoor park paths are largely exposed to direct sunlight with limited shade.

Standard dated tickets are strictly valid only for the specific date selected at checkout and cannot be refunded or exchanged for a different day.

There is a dedicated underground parking garage located beneath the museum grounds and Hancock Park, which is open daily during operating hours.

About La Brea Tar Pits Museum

Plan for approximately 2 to 3 hours to fully enjoy the museum exhibits and join the Excavator Tour. Families with young children may want to allow extra time to explore at a more relaxed pace.

The Page Museum is located in Los Angeles, USA. It is famous for its outdoor tar pit fossil site and is a representative natural history attraction. The tar pit outside the museum is still oozing oil, and is an important window to understand the ecology of the Ice Age. Visitors can watch 3D movies about the formation of the tar pit and paleontological discoveries in the museum, and can also appreciate the skeleton fossils of large mammals such as mammoths and giant ground sloths up close. There are also staff on site to clean and study the fossil laboratory, and the process is open to the public. It is suitable for tourists interested in geology, biology or natural history to arrange a half-day trip.

General admission includes access to the museum galleries and temporary exhibitions. The Excavator Tour may require an additional fee and should be booked separately in advance.

Stay behind all barriers and railings at the tar pit viewing areas as the asphalt can be unstable and dangerous
Supervise children closely at all times, especially near the outdoor exhibits and excavation site
Follow all museum guidelines regarding food and drink to protect the fossil collections

Use a wide-angle lens to capture the dramatic scale of the fossil displays and the towering skeletons
The outdoor tar pits are best photographed in the late afternoon when the golden light creates stunning reflections
Focus on the contrast between the ancient fossils and the modern Los Angeles skyline visible in the background

Museum gift shop, educational classrooms, event rental spaces, parking garage, café nearby, wheelchair access, restrooms, guided tour services

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