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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: a museum in Los Angeles, United States. Discover an Ice Age excavation site, right in the heart of Los Angeles! Watch as scientists carve fossils of mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and more right out of the asphalt, and then see the final product inside of the Fossil Lab. visitor rating 4.4/5 (21 reviews).
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What's at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Pick 2–3 wings in advance rather than trying to see everything; the big museums wear you out after two hours. There's a café for a mid-visit break.
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Good for a rainy day and for anyone who wants depth, not just a tick.
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In season and at weekends, book ahead — the ticket queue for La Brea Tar Pits and Museum can run half an hour or more, and an online booking gives a timed entry slot. Check opening hours for your date (they change on holidays) and arrive about 15 minutes early. Most tickets are free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
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