LaBrea Tar Pits & Museum is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Los Angeles. In order to visit this location, you have to head over to Wilshire Boulevard. The museum only charges a ticket of $12 for the adults and $ 9 for students and if you’re accompanied by children between 3 and 12 years of age it only cost $5.
If you’re looking for guided tours, there are a couple of them throughout the day. The guides which are included in the tour are pretty knowledgeable and therefore, they would be able to explain each and every aspect of the museum to you. They also have a documentary on the ice age which you can watch. The ticket for the documentary is sold seperately and explains
-Tar Pits
-Fossils
-Current Excavations
Every summer, the scientists would return to the tar pits in order to excavate further. One thing you will notice if you’re staying there is the scent. The tar pits are continuously releasing gases. If you’re just looking to explore the tar pits, they are completely free. If you’re looking to explore the museum, you would have to pay the ticket cost which we mentioned above.
The museum consists of much more fossils as well as skeletons of animals from all over the world. In addition to that, the local ones which are excavated from the tar pits are also exhibited in the museum.
So, if you’re with friends and if you want to explore some history, this museum is one of the best options.