A global bucket-list destination
For the first time in 50 years, we will modernize this world wonder to realize its full potential as a world-class research center, unique educational experience, and iconic Los Angeles travel destination — a flagship of L.A.’s Miracle Mile museum district.
The new museum and surrounding park will be:
A world-class scientific research hub
Home of the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research
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A dynamic civic anchor in the heart of Los Angeles
Sustainable, green oasis and a major tourist attraction—nexus of science, education, culture, wellness, and community
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A new experience of wonder, discovery, and revelation
Active excavations and labs that unleash the fun and mystery of scientific discovery
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A pipeline for new generations of scientists
A pipeline for new generations of scientists
Learn MoreLa Brea Tar Pits has been a part of our family’s life for generations. We have visited time and again, first as children, and later with our own families, returning to a place that has always sparked curiosity...
—Ron Perlstein on behalf of the Perlstein Family | MORE >
“La Brea Tar Pits has been a part of our family’s life for generations. We have visited time and again, first as children, and later with our own families, returning to a place that has always sparked curiosity and a sense of wonder. Supporting it’s reimagining felt deeply personal to us, especially the vision of a more welcoming, accessible campus that ensures future generations can create those same lasting connections from the moment they arrive. Naming the Visitor Center reflects our shared commitment to education, access, and the role cultural institutions play in strengthening community.”
—Ron Perlstein on behalf of the Perlstein Family
