Museum Row Tour: The Fast and Fossilized with Academy Ticket

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2:00 PM

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10:00 AM

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$68.00

10:00 AM

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket ($25 value)
English Speaking Tour Guide

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Overview

Everyone knows LA has famous beaches and celebrities. But, did you know that LA used to be home to giant sloths the size of a VW? Or that woolly mammoths once roamed the LA basin? This tour will make you see LA in a whole new light. You'll learn about a variety of fascinating subjects, from ice age era discoveries to how film came here. Starting with the La Brea Tar Pits, be transported back in time to 50,000 years ago! Next, we'll visit the outdoor exhibits at LACMA. Snap a pic with “Urban Light”, the famous display of historic street lamps! Next up, we'll take you through parts of the Petersen Automotive Museum, one of the world's largest car collections. A true car enthusiast's dream, this stop is always a crowd pleaser! Finally we'll go inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Learn about the history of film while we guide you through the best highlights of the museum. Lastly, we will leave you with one of the best views of the city skyline for an epic photoshoot!

Meeting points

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

End point

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At the Observation Deck inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Itinerary

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.

30 minutes
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.

20 minutes
Urban Light

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

10 minutes
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.

30 minutes
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.

1 hour
Hollywood Sign (Pass By)

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.

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

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Hollywood Paparazzi style tour

Published on Jan, 2025

The amount of information shared and learned to make outdoor tour activity was interesting We felt like paparazzi photos being taken by our guide.. Best guide!

Tour guide makes the tour even better!

Published on Nov, 2024

Chris was so excited to share information on the tour. That makes the difference when the tour guide is engaged and NOT just going thru the motions. Eager to show and guide you thru the tour.

Great tour with a great guide!

Published on Oct, 2024

I don't usually book tours, but limited time in LA meant I deferred to an expert to make the most of our visit. And I'm so glad I did!! Chris was an excellent guide, full of great stories and backed by facts. He was personable and pivoted seamlessly when we asked him random questions along the route. His love for the city is apparent and he'll make you see LA in a different light. This tour through Museum Row is really like an active stroll with a super-knowledgeable friend. Thank you, Chris!

Super Knowledgeable

Published on Oct, 2024

If there is a museum tour your need to take, its this one! My tour guide, Chris, is THE GUY! I promise you! He has been doing tour for years and even teaches other people how to be a tour guide. Chris was excellent. I don't know how we did four museums in one day but we did, and Chris was so knowledgeable about each one. He even told me facts that I had never heard on any of the other tours that I had been on. He also showed me a section of the Berlin wall that I had no idea was in LA. This tour felt very exclusive and I left there with tons of knowledge that I could not have gotten anywhere else. Please please take this tour. You won't regret it!

This Tour Has Everything!

Published on Aug, 2024

This was a perfect tour! We got to see exhibits from 4 of the major museums in Los Angeles, have great opportunities for photoshoots, and learn so much about LA history. Our tour guide Chris had an encyclopedic knowledge about everything from the Ice Age to movie history. This tour is definitely the best way to see Museum Row. It has something for everyone in your family or group since it covers cars, science, art, and Hollywood. It included entry into the Academy Museum which was pretty sweet!

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