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In L.A. | La Brea Tar Pits
In L.A.
A New Way to See L.A.
At our museums, we believe that what lives in our neighborhoods is as important as what is on display in our halls.
By celebrating and illuminating L.A.’s diverse nature and culture—at our museums and out in our neighborhoods—we serve as a hub for telling stories with global relevance and local impact.
Explore Los Angeles
Let’s look at this metropolis in new ways, old and new.
Being Los Angeles
Stories connecting our past and present
Off to Anacapa!
Underwater archaeology adventure
Becoming Los Angeles
Explore the exhibition
Wild L.A.
There IS nature in Los Angeles
In Your Neighborhood
You can bring our museums to your community!
Learn how
Science in the City
Explore Los Angeles wildlife with us, and help our scientists research city nature!
Community Science
Get your nature eyes on
Urban Nature Research Center
How we study L.A.
Diversity Initiative for the Southern California Ocean
Researching our oceans
City Nature Challenge
Discover urban wildlife!
Make A Date With L.A.
Join us at events located at our museums, and out in the city!
SnailBlitz 2022
Rise Up L.A. Oral Stories Project
Why You Should Join the SuperProject
SnailFest 2020 at Eaton Canyon Nature Center
Did you know? L.A. was an epicenter of early aviation, automobile, and aerospace industries.
Doing More
We are all about exploring the past, present, and future of our world, especially in Southern California.
High five L.A.