Hancock Park

Educational exhibits and fenced-off tar pits sit right alongside the lawns, where natural asphalt bubbles directly out of the grass. The park grounds remain free to explore without museum tickets, making the site an easy open-air stop for families and visitors moving between LACMA and the La Brea Tar Pits. Ample shade accommodates evening salsa sessions and casual downtime, while the museum atrium rooftop provides a clear vantage point overlooking the grounds and the city skyline.