πLa Brea Tar Pits & Museum
πLa Brea Tar Pits & Museum 𦴠La Brea Tar Pits & Museum A museum built right on top of an actual fossil excavation site! βοΈ How cool is that?! You can literally see ongoing research and fossil recovery happening right before your eyes! π The air carries a faint, natural scent of asphalt π«οΈ β it's that distinctive tar pit aroma that makes you feel like you've traveled back to the Ice Age! 𦣠Beneath your feet lie secrets and stories tens of thousands of years oldβ¦ β³ It's absolutely mind-blowing to think about all the ancient creatures that once roamed this exact spot! From saber-toothed cats to dire wolves, this place is packed with prehistoric wonders! β¨ PS: Tickets are $18 β my first paid attraction here in LA, haha! ~ π And it was totally worth every penny! The museum may not be huge, but the experience is truly unique and educational for all ages! π§ Have you visited this iconic spot yet? What's your favorite fossil exhibit? Let me know in the comments! π I'd love to hear about your tar pits experience! π Don't forget to check out the outdoor tar pits where you can see actual bubbles emerging from the natural asphalt - it's like the earth is breathing! π And keep an eye out for the life-sized mammoth models struggling in the tar - such a powerful visual of prehistoric life! π #labreatarpits #labreatarpitsmuseum #losangelescheckin #lamustvisit #laattractions #losangelestourism #fossilhunting #iceagefossils #lamuseum #californiamuseum #traveldiary #explorela #historicla #tarpits #prehistoriclife #uniquemuseum