La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 AM Wed
About
Prehistoric-fossil excavation site. Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- 📞Phone(213) 763-3499
- 🕒HoursMonday:9:30 AM–5 PMTuesday:9:30 AM–5 PMWednesday:9:30 AM–5 PMThursday:9:30 AM–5 PMFriday:9:30 AM–5 PMSaturday:9:30 AM–5 PMSunday:9:30 AM–5 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Highlights
- Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
- Live performances: Has live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Restroom: Has restroom
- Restaurant: No restaurant
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
Parking
- On-site parking: On-site parking
- Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking: Paid street parking
Nearby
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