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Homeschool Days

Tar Pits Experience

The museum at La Brea Tar Pits is currently closed for a two-year renovation. Indoor exhibitions and experiences are temporarily paused. While our physical doors are closed, our commitment to supporting educators continues at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. 

gallery interpreter at curiosity cart talking to a child in Dinosaur Hall

Did you know?

Homeschool Days also happen at the Natural History Museum!

The Natural History Museum offers Homeschool Days twice a year, each with a different theme.

Two young girls at a black table working on microfossil sorting with paintbrushes and a magnifying glass

Upcoming Homeschool Day at the Natural History Museum

October Homeschool Day: Ice Age Survivors
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 9:30 am–2:30 pm

Join our La Brea Tar Pits team at the Natural History Museum! Learn about Ice Age survivors in a day filled with fun activities for your students.