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Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd

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Overview
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.
City: Los Angeles
Tue 10 Jun
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Starting at $34.00
Tue 10 Jun
Starting at $34.00
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What's Included
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket ($25 value)
English Speaking Tour Guide
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
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.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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.
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Urban Light
Take a picture at the iconic "Urban Light" installation, featuring 202 Los Angeles restored vintage street lamps!
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Petersen Automotive Museum
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.
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Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures
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.
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Hollywood Sign
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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