Summer Nights at the Tar Pits

Celebrate a saber-toothed summer with Summer Nights at the Tar Pits. Grab a drink from the Tar Bar while you relax, get something to eat from our selection of local food trucks, enjoy great music courtesy of DJs from Beat Junkie Institute of Sound and Ladies of Sound and bring a blanket to picnic at the park. Explore the museum as we celebrate the mighty predators of the Ice Age, Saber-Tooth Cats, and talk with scientists about discoveries made right here!

Don’t forget to catch a special discussion—The Bears of La Brea: join a museum educator and learn more about the beary exciting ongoing discoveries from NHM’s fossil record. Take in the glorious Los Angeles summer and mingle with friends, this purr-fect evening is yours to enjoy.