La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Paleontological research museum in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, United States.
Natural asphalt pits scattered throughout the museum grounds contain preserved fossils of prehistoric animals from the Pleistocene Era.
The first scientific excavations began in 1913, revealing thousands of bones from extinct animals such as dire wolves and saber-toothed cats.
Native Chumash and Tongva populations collected tar from these pits to waterproof their boats and tools before European exploration.
The museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours, 3D films, and demonstrations at the Fossil Laboratory.
Scientists continue extracting and studying new specimens from Project 23, which contains 23 wooden crates filled with fossils discovered in 2006.
Location: Los Angeles
Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: +(213)7633499
Website: https://tarpits.org
GPS coordinates: 34.06388,-118.35644
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:59
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