Butterfly Pavilion
Meet our butterflies
Visit Our Museums
The Natural History Museum and the museum at La Brea Tar Pits are open. Advance tickets are recommended. The William S. Hart museum will remain closed until further notice.
Natural History Museum
Explore nature and culture from the inside out
La Brea Tar Pits
A gateway back to the Ice Age, right in the heart of L.A.
Upcoming Events at the Tar Pits
Sat
27
Apr
Tar Pits
Tours & Shows
All Ages
- 10:30 am
- 1 pm
The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.
Sun
28
Apr
Tar Pits
Tours & Shows
All Ages
- 10:30 am
- 1 pm
The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.
William S. Hart Museum
The Hart museum will remain closed until further notice. See NHMLAC's response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
