La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Los Angeles

The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is a paleontological museum located in Los Angeles. It features a unique collection of fossils that were found in the La Brea Tar Pits, which are natural asphalt deposits. The museum is a great place to visit for those who are interested in paleontology and the history of the Earth.

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  5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
 +1 213-763-3499
Opening hours
Monday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Recommended duration
2 hours to 3 hours
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