The only dinosaurs found at the La Brea Tar Pits are birds. After the paleontologists at La Brea have convinced you they aren’t robots, they’ll be quick to clear up another misconception ...

Americans in general are great volunteers, with at least 30 percent regularly donating their time to myriad organizations ...

The only constant in life is change, but some changes are harder than others. If you are a parent who recently launched a child into college or the workplace, or newly retired, knowing what to do ...

If your kids go crazy for dinosaurs – and really, what kid doesn't? – then a visit to La Brea Tar Pits is sure to be the highlight of their trip. Although the pits look like the set of a ...

Museums and cultural centers hold a unique position in society as spaces for learning, community, and connection. They serve as platforms for preserving history and engaging the public with new ...

Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. "We hope our museums can serve as spaces of respite, offering comfort ...

In light of the ongoing wildfires, LACMA, the Natural History Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits are opening their doors to all. It’s also worth noting that the Huntington just announced that upon ...

From wafting tar pits and smells of the beach to native plants and a chocolate factory, our readers smelled Los Angeles and ...

So, in that spirit, we visited an L.A. landmark we’ve always wanted to visit: The La Brea Tar Pits and they did not disappoint. The photo above is from the Urban Light art installation, which is next ...