Los Angeles Ice Age History and Film Tour

Hear the stories behind Wilshire Blvd's Miracle Mile on this fascinating tour covering 4 museums in just over 2 hours. Your expert guide will walk you through the museum highlights and give you a better understanding of the areas car, art, film and natural history.
We'll start with a visit to the La Brea Tar Pits and step back in time while we explore the park. Come see active dig sites and fossils from animals like giant sloths and woolly mammoths!

Next up are the outdoor exhibits at LACMA, including a photo op with the most instagrammed place in LA, “Urban Light,” the famous street lamp installation featured in countless movies.

Then we shift gears into the Petersen Automotive Museum, home to one of the world’s largest car collections, and admire cars from vintage prototypes to Batmobiles—a true auto enthusiast’s dream!

We'll end with a tour of the Academy Museum and delve into film history, leaving you with stunning views of the LA skyline before you explore more on your own.

Meeting Point

Wilshire / Curson

Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA

Meet in front of La Brea Tar Pits Sign at corner of Wilshire and S Curson

What's included:

• Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket ($25 value)
• English Speaking Tour Guide

Not included:

• Parking
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

5801 Wilshire Blvd, , Los Angeles, 90036-4539, California

Visit these historic tar pits where natural asphalt (tar) has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years! These pits have trapped and preserved a remarkable amount of Ice Age fossils, including saber-toothed cats, mammoths, dire wolves, and many other animals.

30 minutes

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

5905 Wilshire Blvd, , Los Angeles, 90036-4597, California

LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States and holds a vast collection of artworks spanning from ancient times to the present day. With exhibits ranging from paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to photography, textiles, and contemporary art installations.

20 minutes

Urban Light

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90036-4504, California

Take a picture at the iconic "Urban Light" installation, featuring 202 Los Angeles restored vintage street lamps!

10 minutes

Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90036-3605, California

The Petersen Automotive Museum is a popular destination for automotive enthusiasts, historians, and visitors interested in exploring the evolution of transportation and its impact on society. It is one of the world's largest automotive museums and is renowned for its extensive collection of classic, vintage, and modern cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles.

30 minutes

Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures

6067 Wilshire Blvd, At The Corner Of Wilshire And Fairfax, Los Angeles, 90036-3604, California

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, is dedicated to the art, science, and history of filmmaking. It features a variety of exhibitions that explore different aspects of filmmaking, including the history of cinema, the art of filmmaking, iconic films and filmmakers, and the impact of movies on society and culture. The museum's collections include artifacts, costumes, props, memorabilia, and multimedia installations that provide insights into the creative processes behind some of the most beloved and influential films in history.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hollywood Sign

Los Angeles, 90068, California

See the Hollywood Sign off in the hills from the museum's observation deck with panoramic views of Los Angeles! Let your guide snap one more photo before saying goodbye.

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