Overview
Discover the curiosities of one of L.A.'s most unusual attractions: La Brea Tar Pits and Museum with this admission ticket. Enjoy this unique experience which helps unlock the local mysteries of the Ice Age. Visit an active Ice Age dig site and watch paleontologists excavate millions of fossils before your eyes.
From viewing saber-toothed cats, mammoths, dire wolves, giant sloths, and watching scientists work on excavated fossil bones — it's all done right inside the museum.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Excavator Tour
Pit 91 Access
Atrium Access
Pleistocene Gardens
Souvenir photos (available for purchase on-site)
Ice Age Encounters show and 3D Film (tickets are available on site when you arrive)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
This ticket provides direct entry into the attraction
What to expect
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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Use your general admission ticket for entry to the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Here, Ice Age fossils are being excavated right in the middle of L.A.
Enjoy this truly unique attraction by experiencing all that it has to offer. Marvel at its outdoor Lake Pit, oozing with bubbling tar; travel back in time among the prehistoric plants of its Pleistocene Garden; and explore its active dig sites, where it seems excavators uncover something new daily.
The museum itself features its own wealth of offerings. Scope out the fossils of prehistoric mammoths, saber-toothed cats, wolves, and ground sloths, or take an opportunity to watch paleontologists working in the Fossil Lab on their most recent finds.
For a wonderful overview, reserve a spot on the Excavator Tour, free with admission. This guided tour delves into the history of the tar pits and explains just how so many massive creatures ended up stuck here. You’ll also visit the Fossil Lab, Observation Pit and Project 23, where excavators are continuously helping to unlock the mysteries of prehistoric L.A.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Involves a moderate amount of walking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Admission Ticket with Excavator Tour
Can I cancel La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Admission Ticket with Excavator Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
What's included?
- Excavator Tour
- Pit 91 Access
- Atrium Access
- Pleistocene Gardens
What's not included?
- Souvenir photos (available for purchase on-site)
- Ice Age Encounters show and 3D Film (tickets are available on site when you arrive)
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION
