BE ADVISED: On Sunday March 15, the parking lot at La Brea Tar Pits will be closed at 3 pm. Alternative parking structures are located at the nearby SAG-AFTRA building and the Petersen Automotive Museum. For questions or directions, please call 213.763.3466 or email info@nhm.org.

Programs

In addition to our world-famous Tar Pits and more than 3.5 million Ice Age fossils, we offer a diverse range of programming throughout the year.

Skulls, dragonfly, gears, and other scientific illustrations in yellow, pink, and white on purple background

STEAM Programs

STEAM Programs offer youth ages 8–18 the opportunity to join hands-on STEAM activities, meet real scientists and explore future career paths in a fun and engaging way. 

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