The La Brea Tar Pits Faces a Huge Task in its Remodel

New York Times - Oct 31, 2026

Over the next two years, the Los Angeles institution must pack, move and unpack 3.5 million fossils, while modernizing to meet this critical moment.

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Over the next two years, the Los Angeles institution must pack, move and unpack 3.5 million fossils, while modernizing to meet this critical moment.

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