Free Hours and Admission | La Brea Tar Pits Free Hours and Admission There are a lot of ways to see the Museum for free. We celebrate the diversity of our audiences and are committed to doing so with equity, accessibility, and inclusion in mind. We aim to serve our community and offer a variety of programs to see the Museum for free. Free Museum Admission Daily For: NHMLAC Members L.A. County Residents M–F from 3–5 pm California PreK–12 teachers with ID California PreK–12 school staff with ID Active or retired United States military with ID EBT cardholders with ID ADA caregivers actively working by accompanying a guest USC Students and Faculty with ID Children 2 and under Please note that parking is not included with Museum Admission and add-on tickets must be purchased to see the 3D theater, Encounters show, and other special ticketed experiences. Free Museum Admission tickets are available at any museum ticketing desk by showing your teacher ID, military ID, USC ID or EBT card when you arrive. Free admission for veterans and active military, L.A. County residents (M–F, 3–5 pm) , and California teachers is now available to reserve online. Reserve your tickets Educational Resources We offer free Virtual School Programs as well as free admission to California accredited school groups Experience the Museum Discover everything we have to offer. Museum Exhibitions exhibition Fossil Lab Excavations