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Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
323 934 7243
Ranked #22 of 353 attractions in Los Angeles
4.0 of 5 stars 250 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums, Historic Sites, Science Museums, History Museums, Speciality Museums
Activities: Leisure education, Picnicking
Fee: Yes
Description: Museum featuring artifacts from the La Brea tar pits.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This was so amazing to see all of the dinosaurs they have found over the years. And the oddest thing to watch asphalt bubble up from the ground! Great place for kids and anyone interested in this kind of history!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We really enjoyed our visit here! So much information on the natural history of extinct mammals in the US! Who knew the pronghorn developed his current speed to outrun the extinct American cheetah! Truly fascinating!

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

It was actually a nice day to go to the tar pits, although a little heat does make the smell a little bit more infectious. It's definitely a very educational museum, but it is also very small. Besides two 10-minute films and the fish bowl lab, it's not very interactive though. The atrium is really nice and I'm not sure... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The museum is a beautiful piece of architecture and inside the gardens and displays are calming and educational. Some of it is specifically designed for kids, but there are plenty of things for the parents. The gift shop was terrific and I found a lot of special items of interest for Christmas gifts. The tar pits are just jaw-dropping. I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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I went here expecting nothing, and I was surprised. It was incredible to have such a piece of history located near the heart of LA. Pay for the tour, it's worth every penny and enjoy!

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Pasadena
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Not the biggest or the best but exhibits you wont find anywhere else.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Thought the Tar Pits would be boring but when i got there I was fascinated by the Methane gas escaping and bubbling up in the the Tar Pits. Went to the Page Museum and saw the fossils that have been found in the tar pits of ancient animals that lived in the area up to 10,000 years ago when they... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I remember coming here as kid and standing on the side watching for hours. Today there is the Page Museum which explains the history and worth the small fee. As life evolves my kids now have gone on the same field trip to stare at the tar pit in wonder and eat from their sack lunch.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

An amazing exhibit of fossilised and preserved animals and bones from the tar pits. The museum cost eleven dollars for a single adult which was very reasonable. The displays are terrific and informative. There is a short video presentation which sets the scene well. Be sure to take the time to walk through the grounds to see the various spots... More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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OK. We never quite got to the Page Museum because we spent so long at LACMA but we did wander the Tar Pits. My favorite was finding spots in the grass where the tar oozes up to the surface. It was a small child's dream of a mess!

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