La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is a museums & exhibits in Los Angeles, United States, best suited for all ages. It is priced in the $$ range. This isn't a dinosaur site: the sticky asphalt seeps here trapped Ice Age mammals like saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and mammoths tens of thousands of years after the dinosaurs were already gone.
This isn't a dinosaur site: the sticky asphalt seeps here trapped Ice Age mammals like saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and mammoths tens of thousands of years after the dinosaurs were already gone. It remains one of the best places anywhere for kids to see fossils excavated from the exact ground they're standing on, though the museum building is closed for a multi-year renovation as of mid-2026, so check the website before planning a visit.
- Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Hours: Museum building closed for renovation from July 2026, expected multi-year project; check site for updates
- Official website
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- Where is La Brea Tar Pits & Museum?
- La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, in Los Angeles, United States. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does La Brea Tar Pits & Museum cost?
- La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is priced in the $$ range. Check the official website for current ticket prices.
- Is La Brea Tar Pits & Museum good for kids?
- La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is best for all ages. This isn't a dinosaur site: the sticky asphalt seeps here trapped Ice Age mammals like saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and mammoths tens of thousands of years after the dinosaurs were already gone.
- What other dinosaur activities are near La Brea Tar Pits & Museum?
- Within 100 km you'll find 3 more dinosaur spots: Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, Dinosaur Coffee, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: Dinosaur Hall. The map on this page shows them all.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.