Renovation of La Brea Tar Pits readies for launch

An overhaul of the La Brea Tar  Pits and Page Museum is officially moving forward, marking one of Los Angeles’ most significant cultural redevelopment projects in years.  The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County announced that the Mid‑Wilshire tourist attraction will close for two years beginning July 6 to begin the first phase of a $240 million renovation, Urbanize Los Angeles reported. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, chaired by Kathryn Barger, approved the project at 5801 Wilshire Boulevard in February 2025. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi, the masterplan calls for a comprehensive transformation of the 13‑acre site. Phase one will […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.