La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

323-857-6300

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Natural History Family of Museums is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.

Vision Statement:
Human beings are connected — to each other, to communities, to other species, and to the Earth. As humans increasingly influence natural systems, it is critical that we understand these relationships. This understanding, in the context of the history of the Earth and its inhabitants, guides our approach to investigation and interpretation. By integrating our global research and extensive collections with engaging learning experiences that reveal all aspects of our work, we provoke curiosity and deepen understanding of our natural and cultural worlds. This dynamic learning laboratory and forum for the exchange of ideas is a new model that sets the standard for museums of the future. We inspire the widest possible audience to enjoy, value and become stewards of the living Earth.

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