The Museum of Ice Age Giant Beast Fossils is truly breathtaking. The fossil exhibits, which tower over 4 meters high, are incredibly lifelike. This museum is the only one in the world that is still actively excavating asphalt fossils, with staff conducting genuine archaeological excavations. Visitors can learn about the fossils through guided tours and view 3D films that recreate the real landscape of the Ice Age. The museum is home to some of the world's rarest fossil specimens, including mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, dire wolves, and giant ground sloths. The top-notch excavation restoration technology creates an immersive experience for children.
The 20-minute 3D movie about "unfortunate beasts" is also fascinating to watch. In the movie, a trapped mammoth struggles on a tar road while a saber-toothed tiger tries to attack it. A pack of wolves, along with other animals that survived the Ice Age, are all trapped on the tar and turned into fossils. This preserved fossil site is now a visual feast for children. There is also a mechanical simulation model that allows visitors to experience the feeling of being stuck on the tar.
The visit takes about 1.5 hours, with a designated parking area available for visitors and a paid parking lot across from the museum on weekends. The museum's gift shop is unique, with many items that cannot be found elsewhere. Children can buy archeology toys, including toy saber-toothed tigers and mammoths, to increase their knowledge. The price is around $35-38 per item.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $7 for children aged 3-12, and free for children under 3 years old. The 3D movie costs an additional $6.
The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, and is open from 9:30am to 5pm every day. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum.
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