La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

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Museum

GENERAL INFORMATION

Great for kids, the Tar Pits & Museum, part of the Natural History Museum, is home to a group of tar pits formed from natural asphalt that has seeped up from the ground in the area for tens of thousands of years.

Insider Tip

Check out the preserved bones of trapped animals—like those of the elephant statues on display.

Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Phone: +1 213-763-3499
Hours: Open (Closes at 5:00pm)

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