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La Brea Tar Pits Museum Sets July 6 Closure for Two-Year Overhaul

The upgrades signal a coordinated push to refresh Los Angeles museums before the 2028 Olympics.

Overview

  • The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits will close to the public on July 6 for its first major overhaul since 1977, with a free KCRW night on June 12 and a members dance on June 27 before doors shut for about two years.
  • The redesign will add visible research labs, new collections storage and displays, an immersive theater, and a rooftop terrace with views of Hancock Park.
  • Scientific work at the tar pits will continue during construction with alternate viewing areas, partial park access, and mobile museum programs that visit schools and neighborhoods.
  • Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County has raised more than $131 million toward a $240 million Reimagine campaign, and the plan targets a full reopening by summer 2028.
  • The Getty Center will close March 15, 2027 for a year-long modernization and plans to reopen in spring 2028, while the Getty Villa remains open and hosts select paintings.