The La Brea Tar Pits is an active paleontological research site in urban Los Angeles. Hancock Park was formed around a group of tar pits where natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years. Over many centuries, the bones of trapped animals have been preserved. The George C. Page Museum is dedicated to researching the tar pits and displaying specimens from the animals that died there. La Brea Tar Pits is a registered National Natural Landmark.
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Guided tours: The times may vary according to the season - please check the official website.
Closed:
Independence Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November)
Christmas Day (December 25)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Adults: $12
Seniors: $9
Students (13-17/college students): $9
Children (3-12): $5
Children (2 and under): free
Combined tickets for the George C. Page Museum and the Natural History Museum also available.
Free admission on the first Tuesday of every month (except July and August).
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Brea_Tar_Pits
Official website http://www.tarpits.org/
Twitter https://twitter.com/labreatarpits
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tarpits
Email info@tarpits.org
Phone +1 213 763 3499
Address 5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Coordinates 34°3'49.541" N -118°21'19.583" E