Before it was the vibrant city we know, Los Angeles was underwater for over 90 million years. Explore the underwater realm of ancient Los Angeles when much of the L.A. area was submerged beneath the waves of the prehistoric Pacific Ocean.
Dive into our newest multimedia-rich, immersive exhibition L.A. Underwater. Discover L.A.’s prehistoric past through the stories of nearly 40 fossils that are uncovering the secrets of our submerged prehistory. Many of these fossils were found by everyday Angelenos–from construction workers unearthing over 2,000 fish fossils while working on the Metro line to Museum neighbors discovering a whale skull while digging an irrigation ditch in Lincoln Heights. These locally-discovered fossils are helping scientists understand the topography of the city’s past and present.
What lies beneath the surface of Los Angeles? A hidden ocean waiting to be explored . . . by you!
ALONG THE WAY, YOU’LL:
- View nearly 40 fossils that were formed during the 90 million years when L.A. was underwater.
- Experience life-sized prehistoric animals like a shark bigger than a city bus.
- Use an interactive map to find fossils discovered near your neighborhood.
- Explore the many habitats of L.A.’s prehistoric ocean.
- See a hologram of an extinct squid-like animal that swam the seas when dinosaurs still roamed California.
- Find out how our prehistoric ocean left a legacy of fossil fuels.
Hurry up cause the last day of this cool exhibition is on Thursday, June 30th.
Get your tickets HERE!
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Date: Thu, May 19, 2022 – Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Hours:
Monday
9:30AM–5PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:30AM–5PM
Thursday
9:30AM–5PM
Friday
9:30AM–5PM
Saturday
9:30AM–5PM
Sunday
9:30AM–5PM
Price: $7 – $15 / Free for Members
Phone: +12137633466
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