Research & Collections | La Brea Tar Pits
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Research & Collections | La Brea Tar Pits
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Research & Collections
Research and Collections
The millions of plant and animal fossils excavated from La Brea Tar Pits tell the story of the Los Angeles Basin over the past 50,000 years.
Our Research
The first discoveries happen out in the Tar Pits, but there are lots more once the fossils come into the museum.
Take a look inside
Our Collections
The Tar Pits have given us more than 3.5 million fossil specimens (and that's us being modest).
See what we've found
Excavations
More than 100 years of discovery.
Dig deeper
Expeditions
It's true—sometimes we leave Wilshire Blvd.
Taking tar pits expertise on the road
Volunteer at the Tar Pits
Go behind the scenes, and give the gift of your own time!
Discover with us!
Stories About the Tar Pits
Paleo Prep School
Students Name a Puma
Grants and Opportunities
Skip to main content
Research & Collections
Research and Collections
The millions of plant and animal fossils excavated from La Brea Tar Pits tell the story of the Los Angeles Basin over the past 50,000 years.
Our Research
The first discoveries happen out in the Tar Pits, but there are lots more once the fossils come into the museum.
Take a look inside
Our Collections
The Tar Pits have given us more than 3.5 million fossil specimens (and that's us being modest).
See what we've found
Excavations
More than 100 years of discovery.
Dig deeper
Expeditions
It's true—sometimes we leave Wilshire Blvd.
Taking tar pits expertise on the road
Volunteer at the Tar Pits
Go behind the scenes, and give the gift of your own time!
Discover with us!
Stories About the Tar Pits
Paleo Prep School
Students Name a Puma
Grants and Opportunities