La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Tickets

I have enjoyed visiting the La Brea tar pits with my son for the first time. The experience we had was amazing. The people who work there were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I would... Show more

I have enjoyed visiting the La Brea tar pits with my son for the first time. The experience we had was amazing. The people who work there were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something to do when traveling to the the Los Angeles area

We paid 17$ each for what? A 15 min walk around the museum, then we had to pay more to see a 3D movie. We thought the kids whould have some more activities, maybe digging. Very very very boring... Show more

We paid 17$ each for what? A 15 min walk around the museum, then we had to pay more to see a 3D movie. We thought the kids whould have some more activities, maybe digging. Very very very boring and expensive for what you get

I've heard about the Tar Pits for years. With this being my first trip to California, I absolutely wanted to go to the museum.
It is well set up, very well cared for, and the work going on in... Show more

I've heard about the Tar Pits for years. With this being my first trip to California, I absolutely wanted to go to the museum.
It is well set up, very well cared for, and the work going on in the lab is fascinating. I learned a lot that I hadn't previously read about the history of the tar pits and the creatures who died in the tar.
It's also fascinating to see the active dig sites and the pond with the petroleum slick and gas bubbling up.
A visit that was well worth the travel, time, and money.