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La Brea Tar Pits

Coverage of La Brea Tar Pits in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 24 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 6 · 10:00 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
new sciencetopic2Smilodontopic1massive renovationtopic1L.A.place1George C. Page Museumplace1Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Researchplace1Zedtopic1Columbian mammothtopic1Pebbles the Pumatopic1Natural History Museums of Los Angeles Countyorganization1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJun 6 · 10:00 UTCLA TIMES — LOCAL
    Farewell, my Smilodon: La Brea Tar Pits to close for two years

    The La Brea Tar Pits will close for two years due to a massive renovation aimed at highlighting new scientific discoveries. The project is part of an effort to update an established Los Angeles institution.

  • SCIENCEJun 6 · 10:00 UTCLA TIMES CALIFORNIA
    Farewell, my Smilodon: La Brea Tar Pits to close for two years

    The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles will close for two years due to a massive renovation. The project aims to highlight new scientific advancements at the institution.

  • SCIENCEMay 24 · 12:00 UTCLAIST
    Last chance to see the La Brea Tar Pits before they close for 2 years

    The La Brea Tar Pits museum and research facilities will close for a 2-year renovation to upgrade exhibits and facilities, including new interactive displays and a focus on fossils like Zed the mammoth and Pebbles the Puma. The project includes a renovated fossil lab, climate-controlled storage for specimens, and new outdoor spaces like an amphitheater and pedestrian pathway.