Visit Our Museums

Safety, cleanliness and community health are our utmost priorities as we welcome people back into 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

L.A. Underwater Exhibition

L.A. Underwater

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La Brea Tar Pits

A gateway back to the Ice Age, right in the heart of L.A.

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Excavations

Discoveries made daily.
See what we dig up

Upcoming Events at the Tar Pits

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Thu

02

Feb

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils
Tar Pits

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 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.

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Thu

02

Feb

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Tar Pits

Saber-toothed Cat Chat
Talks All Ages
  • 3:30 pm

See what fossil clues from the Tar Pits reveal about L.A.'s famous Ice Age predator.

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Fri

03

Feb

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils
Tar Pits

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 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.

Learn more

William S. Hart Museum

The Hart museum will remain closed until further notice. See NHMLAC's response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

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