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Museuesum’s inception begins with this museum rolodex. A Rolodex of New and Old Museums’ Links Directory (ARNOLD) is a list of museums and similar institutions in California. Accompanying the collection is the visiting information for each institution including admission hours and fees. Go down the list, search using keywords, or filter using the radio buttons and find which museums you’ll be visiting next. 

Although I meticulously input and continuously update the information, always check the institution’s official website before visiting. Feel free to reach out with comments or feedback here. ▪︎

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6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. Global in outlook and grounded in the unparalleled collections and expertise of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Museum offers exceptional exhibitions and programs that illuminate the world of cinema. They are immersive and dynamic and tell the many stories of the movies—their art, technology, artists, history, and social impact—through a variety of diverse and engaging voices. The Academy Museum tells complete stories of moviemaking—celebratory, educational, and sometimes critical or uncomfortable.

Hours

  • Sun 10a - 6p
  • Mon 10a - 6p
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 10a - 6p
  • Thu 10a - 6p
  • Fri 10a - 6p
  • Sat 10a - 6p

Admission Tickets

Adult $25
Child (17-) Free
Senior (62+) $19
Student (18+ w/ID) $15

CA EBT cardholders Free

Parking

Onsite underground parking on 6th St., $20.

Exhibits Blog Posts

    Ongoing Exhibits

  • Inventing Worlds and Characters: Animation
  • Stories of Cinema
  • Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital
  • The Oscars Experience ⚚

Temporary Exhibits

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6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 section 501(c)(3) non-profit nonprofit non profit socal museums oscars ammp stories of cinema backdrop an invisible art godfather black cinema john waters pope of trash significant movies and moviemakers lourdes portillo boyz n the hood casablanca art of movie making the godfather director's inspiration agnes varda pedro almodovar composer hildur gudnadottir movies film industry camera animation behind the scenes actors free admission

1918 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte, CA 91733

American & Foreign Military Exhibits. The largest inter-service collection in the Western States. Over 170 pieces of military equipment on display.

Hours

  • Sun 10a - 4:30p
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 10a - 4:30p
  • Sat 10a - 4:30p

Admission Tickets

Adult $5
Child (5-9) $1
Veterans/Senior (65+) $
Children (-5) Free

Parking

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1918 Rosemead Blvd South El Monte, CA 91733 Nonprofit non-profit non profit military historical cultural museum M47 “Patton” Medium Tank M551 “Sheridan” Light Tank M5A1 “Stuart” Light Tank Cadillac “Gage Commando” M706 or V-100 Armored CarM53 155mm Self-Propelled Gun # Ww1 wwi World War One 1 time period history tanks helicopters vehicles ww2 wwii World War Two 2 the Great War tankland # free admission

399 N Garey Ave Pomona, CA 91767

AMOCA champions the art, history, creation, and technology of ceramics through exhibitions, collections, outreach, and studio programming.

Hours

  • Sun 11a - 4p
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 11a - 4p
  • Sat 11a - 4p

The Museum may be closed on holidays.

Admission Tickets

Adult $14
Senior (62+) $9
Military (w/proof of service) $9
Pamona Resident (w/current ID) $7
Student (w/current ID) $7
Educator (w/current ID) $7
Youth (0-12) Free

Parking

Visitors may use the AMOCA parking lot free of charge.

Exhibits

Temporary Exhibits

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399 N Garey Ave Pomona, CA 91767 A Traveler’s Guide to Mettlach: Villeroy and Boch REVEAL: Recent Acquisitions Blood in the fire, sugar in the milk Jasmine Baetz Fahrenheit 2024 free admission

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

The Aquarium of the Pacific’s mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. Our vision is to create an aquarium dedicated to conserving and building Natural Capital (Nature and Nature’s services) by building Social Capital (the interactions between and among peoples). The Aquarium of the Pacific has redefined the modern aquarium.

AZA Accredited

Hours

  • Sun 9a - 6p
  • Mon 9a - 6p
  • Tue 9a - 6p
  • Wed 9a - 6p
  • Thu 9a - 6p
  • Fri 9a - 6p
  • Sat 9a - 6p

Open every day of the year, except Christmas Day

Admission Tickets

Adult $44.95
Child (3-11) $29.95
Senior (62+) $41.95

Parking

Park at the structure all day, the fee is $8.00 for the day with Aquarium validation.
Please note that the Aquarium will not be selling pre-paid parking at this time. Parking can be paid for as you exit the lot with a credit card or at one of the parking kiosks near the elevators.

Exhibits

    Ongoing Exhibits

  • Shorebird Sanctuary
  • Seals and Sea Lions Habitat
  • June Keyes Penguin Habitat
  • Shark & Ray Touch Pool
  • Sea Otter Habitat
  • Lorikeet Forest ⚚
  • Moon Jelly Touch Tank

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100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 California Unites States US lb AZA socal 501(c)(3) non-profit nonprofit non profit pacific ocean conservation volunteer program aop long beach aquarium southern california baja gallery northern tropical explorer's cove lagoon forest habitat visions coral reefs touch pools # # coral reefs pacific visions jellies shark lagoon sea otter habitat june keyes penguin habitat lorikeet forest seals sea lions ray touchpool frogs jellies fish sharks sea otters penguins lorikeet seals sea lions sting rays frogs octopus turltes #

1900 Associated Rd. Fullerton, CA 92831

The mission of Fullerton Arboretum is to support the academic mission of CSUF with a world class living and historical collection and to provide learning opportunities for every stage of life, extending our resources into the local community and around the globe to foster an appreciation for plant conservation, botanical research and horticulture.

Hours

  • Sun 9a - 4p
  • Mon 9a - 4p
  • Tue 9a - 4p
  • Wed 9a - 4p
  • Thu 9a - 4p
  • Fri 9a - 4p
  • Sat 9a - 4p

Hours and days of operation are subject to change, Please visit their website in advance to check for holiday closures. The Arboretum observes all CSUF holidays.

Admission Tickets

General Admission Free

$5 suggested donation per person. Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted

Parking

$4 per hour or $10 a day payable through ParkMobile. Parking is available at the Arboretum and adjacent Lot G.

Exhibits

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145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California 91103

Pasadena's Armory Center for the Arts is a leader for contemporary art exhibitions and community-based arts education. The Armory believes that an understanding and appreciation of the arts is essential for a well-rounded human experience and a healthy community. At the core of our mission is a deep commitment to social justice through arts education.

Hours

  • Sun 1p - 5p
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 2a - 6p
  • Sat 1p - 5p

The Armory is closed during federal holidays.

Admission Tickets

General Admission Free

Parking

New Parking Rates: On November 1st, 2021, the Pasadena City Council approved a new pricing structure for the three Old Pasadena Park & Walk Garages. The new pricing structure went into effect on July 1st, 2022, and is as follows:

  • 0-2 Hours $1.00
  • $2.00 per hour for every hour thereafter
  • $12.00 Daily Max
  • Street parking doesn't charge before 11 am on weekdays.
  • Exhibits Blog Posts

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    1918 Rosemead Blvd South El Monte, CA 91733 Nonprofit non-profit non # terry chatkupt # free admission

    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

    The Autry Museum of the American West brings together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 4p
    • Wed 10a - 4p
    • Thu 10a - 4p
    • Fri 10a - 4p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Closed: Mondays*, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day
    *The Autry will be open on Presidents' Day, Feb. 19, 2024, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $18
    Student $14
    Senior (62+) $14
    Child (3-12) $8
    Active-duty US Military/Veteran Free

    Free Hours at the Autry are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. starting in February 2024; Registration Required and Limited.

    Parking

    Parking is always free at 4700 Western Heritage Way, directly in front of the Autry. Overflow parking is available across from the Autry in the L.A. Zoo lot for $8-10.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Imagines Wests
    • Waterways
    • Art of the West
    • California Roadtrip
    • California Continued Ethnobotanical Garden
    • Cowboy Gallery
    • Western Frontiers: Stories of Fact and Fiction
    • Journey Gallery
    • The Colt Revolver in the American West

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 LA griffith park Nonprofit non-profit western native american history indigenous people land natural culture activism painting sculpture artifacts baskets weaving garden free admission

    120 W. Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

    As a teaching museum, the Benton Museum of Art cultivates rigorous collaboration with the Pomona College community to create compelling and innovative art experiences within a welcoming environment.

    Hours

    • Sun 12p - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 12p - 6p
    • Thu 12p - 6p
    • Fri 12p - 6p
    • Sat 12p - 6p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    Exhibits

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    120 W. Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 art college museum student art sketch paintings sculptures textile contemporary free admission

    2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, California 92706

    Located in the historic heart of Orange County, Bowers Museum’s 9 permanent collection exhibitions showcase art and artifacts from cultures around the world. As the largest and one of the oldest museums in Orange County, Bowers has been voted ‘Best Museum’ in Orange County for the past 30 years by OC Register Readers (2023).

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 4p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 4p
    • Wed 10a - 4p
    • Thu 10a - 4p
    • Fri 10a - 4p
    • Sat 10a - 4p

    Closed Mondays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Closed at 2 pm on Christmas Eve.

    Admission Tickets

    Adults $18
    Child (-12) Free
    Senior (62+) $15
    Student (12+) $15

    Santa Ana Sundays Free general admission to all Santa Ana residents on Sundays. Proof of residency required through an ID, driver's license or utility bill.
    Military Discounts Free General Admission to all active duty military year round with proof of ID. Each Veterans Day, all veterans also enjoy free General Admission to the Museum.
    SoCal Museums' Annual Free-For-All Saturday, March 23, 2024. This offer is for general museum admission only, is subject to availability, and does not apply to special-ticketed exhibitions.

    Parking

    Parking is available directly north of the museum for a $6 fee. In the instance of overflow, the lot just south of the museum on 20th street will also be made available. Nearby metered and timed street parking is also available. Bowers Museum Members have the exclusive opportunity to purchase an Annual Parking Pass for $20.

    Exhibits Blog Posts

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Miao: Masters of Silver
    • Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold Van Pelt
    • California Bounty: Image an Identity 1850-1930
    • Sacred Reals: Buddhist Paintings by Shahi Dhoj Tulachan
    • Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands
    • Ancient Arts of China
    • First Californians
    • Ceramics of Western Mexico
    • California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848)

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 California orange county united states us art cultural historic 501(c)(3) non-profit nonprofit non profit spirits and headhunters pacific islands ancient of china 5000 year legacy missions and ranchos western mexico # pre-columbian mesoamerica native american asia africa oceania california micronesia melanesia new guinea # free admission

    221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

    The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 11a - 5p
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 8p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 6p

    Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, & Christmas.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    All visitors must reserve timed tickets in advance. Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge.

    Parking

    Parking is available under the museum. Enter on 2nd St. between Hope St. and Grand Ave. Rates are $17 for 3 hours with museum validation, and $5 for each additional 15 minutes, with a $27 daily maximum. There is a $17 flat rate after 5 p.m. on weeknights and all day on weekends. Lost parking tickets will result in a full charge of the $27.00 daily maximum. Bike parking is free and located on the P1 level. The garage opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 10:30 p.m. Additional parking is available at other adjacent garages and lots around Grand Ave. The Broad does not provide validation for any other parking garages or lots.

    Exhibits Blog Posts

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Expansive Presentation of Roy Lichtenstein
    • Expansive Presentation of Jean-Michel Basquiat
    • Expansive Presentation of Andy Warhol
    • Longing for Eternity ⚚
    • Infinity Mirrored Room--The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    221 S Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012 LA California united states us downtown art museum archive collection jean-michel basquiat roy lichtenstein christopher wool kara walker andy warhol yayoi kusama infinity mirror rooms cindy sherman contemporary photography oil canvas multimedia sculptures free admission

    55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118

    Life-changing moments. World-changing science. We’re an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and a powerful voice for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability across the globe.

    AZA Accredited

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon 9:30a - 5p
    • Tue 9:30a - 5p
    • Wed 9:30a - 5p
    • Thu 9:30a - 5p
    • Fri 9:30a - 5p
    • Sat 9:30a - 5p

    The Academy is open 365 days a year!

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $43-$53
    Youth (3-17) $35-$45
    Student (18+ w/ID) $38-$48
    Senior (65+ w/ID) $38-$48

    Plan-Ahead Pricing allows you to get the best deal on tickets when you purchase further in advance.
    Discounted admission is available at the ticket window for EBT/CalFresh, WIC, Lifeline Pass, and Medi-Cal cardholders.

    Parking

    The Music Concourse Garage is convenient to the Academy's main entrance, and free street parking is available near the Academy and throughout Golden Gate Park. Please note, however, that the Park gets extremely busy on weekends, holidays, and school breaks, and parking during these periods is limited.
    Check out all the parking options on their website.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Steinhart Aquarium
    • African Penguins
    • California Coast
    • Osher Rainforest
    • Philippine Coral Reef
    • Reef Lagoon
    • The Swamp
    • Twilight Zone
    • Venom
    • Water Planet
    • Morrison Planetarium
    • Kimball Natural History Museum
    • Hidden Wonders
    • Color of Life
    • Gems and Minerals Unearthed
    • Living Roof
    • Tusher African Hall
    • Human Odyssey
    55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 san fran golden gate park nonprofit non profit non-profit natural science aquairum natural history museum rainforest cal academy cas CA academy of sciences josher rainforest steinhart aquarium kimball natural history museum planetarium African hidden wonders albino alligator fish penguins anemones snakes coral sting rays snapping turtles gars # #

    600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Closed Mondays (except MLK Day) Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

    Admission

    General Admission Free

    Reservations are not required.

    Parking

    If you are driving, CAAM is at the corner of Figueroa Street and Exposition Boulevard, just west of the 110 Freeway. Please note that our parking lot entrance is at 39th and Figueroa Streets. Please put that cross section into your maps search or GPS device.
    Parking in Exposition Park is $15 during the day; $18 after 5 pm.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Public Scultpure-Chloë Bass | #sky #nofilter: Hindsight for a Future America

      Temporary Exhibits

    • Simon Leigh
      May 26, 20224 - Jan 20, 2025
    • We Are Not Strangers Here: African American Histories in Rural California
      Aug 5, 2023 - Feb 2, 2025
    • Tatyana Fazlalizadeh: Speaking to Falling Seeds
      Aug 5, 2023 - Aug 3, 2025
    600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles CA 90037 la downtown california hollywood history culture art research caam ca African American museum # education # free admission

    500 N College Avenue, Claremont CA 91711

    California Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California native plants, promoting botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform and educate the public and scientific community about California's native flora. The Garden is a living museum with curated collections of more than 22,000 California native plants, some of which are rare or endangered.

    Please note: in order to protect our visitors and living collection, running/jogging is not permitted on Garden paths/trails.

    Hours

    • Sun 8a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 8a - 5p
    • Wed 8a - 5p
    • Thu 8a - 5p
    • Fri 8a - 5p
    • Sat 8a - 5p

    Closed on January 1st, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and December 25th. The Garden is occasionally closed for special events or due to inclement weather.

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $10
    Senior (65+) $6
    Student (w/ID) $6
    Child (3-12) $4
    Child (under 3) Free

    Free Days | California Botanic Garden offers Free Admission (while supplies last) to all on Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January), Public Gardens Day (select date in mid-May), California Day (September 9th), and "Green Friday" (the day after Thanksgiving in November). Ticket reservations for Free Days generally become available about a month in advance and are available on our Events & Classes page.
    Museums for All | free admission to SNAP/EBT cardholders (with valid photo ID) plus up to four immediate household members during regular Garden hours. Offer is redeemable at our Admissions Kiosk and is not valid for ticketed special events or classes.
    Blue Star Museum | California Botanic Garden offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve as part of the Blue Star Museum program. This program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023 and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023.
    The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members.

    Parking

    Free onsite parking.

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    700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

    The California Science Center is a world-class educational resource and family destination featuring hands-on exhibits and inquiry-based education programs serving a diverse community of learners. Located in the heart of Los Angeles in historic Exposition Park, the Science Center is open to the public 7 days a week, 362 days per year, with free general admission to its four major exhibit areas.

    AZA Accredited

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    Parking for cars and "yellow" school buses is $15 until 5:00 p.m. and $18 after 5:00 p.m. Parking for charter buses is $33.
    All revenue from parking fees remains in Exposition Park to support security, maintenance and operation of the park and state museums.
    If you park onsite, stop by a pay kiosk when you arrive to avoid lines at the end of the day. And no need to go to the top floor to leave…. Levels 2 and 3 have exit ramps. View the map below to see locations of pay stations.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Experience Endeavour (CLOSED)
    • World of Life
    • Life! Beginnings
    • Nikon Small World
    • Bodyworks Theater
    • Cell Lab
    • Fire! Science & Safety
    • Ecosystems
    • Kelp Forest
    • Rocky Shore
    • Desert
    • Poles
    • Deep-Sea Vents
    • Island Zone
    • River Zone
    • LA Zone
    • Global Zone
    • Air & Space
    • Air & Aircraft
    • Humans in Space
    • Mission to the Planets
    • Stars & Telescopes
    • Blackbird Exhibit and Garden

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 united states us LA kids exploration natural science casc csc ca science center mission 26 endeavour space shuttle fire safety life beginnings ecosystems air space blackbird angkor empire of cambodia education aquarium fish free admission

    1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840

    We are a community of people who examine, critique, and create contemporary art and culture.

    Hours

    • Sun Closed
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 12p - 5p
    • Wed 12p - 5p
    • Thu 12p - 8p
    • Fri 12p - 5p
    • Sat Closed

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    Parking permits are available for purchase via the ParkMobile App or in-person at parking pay stations. A license plate number is required when purchasing a parking permit.

    Short-term parking permits are available in Lot E1 and can be purchased in 30-, 60-, or 90-min increments. For the most current parking prices, please visit the CSULB Parking and Transportation page.

    It is advised that you purchase a Daily Permit if you are staying on campus for longer than 90 minutes. Daily Permits are available for purchase for $10 on weekends and $15 on weekdays on Level 1 of the Pyramid Parking Structure. Please refer to the CSULB Parking and Transportation page and permit information page for more information on parking permits as well as pricing.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld: Cosmic Connection

      Temporary Exhibits

    217 Metropole Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704

    The only organization to present the history of Santa Catalina, the Catalina Museum for Art & History celebrates the island’s unique and vibrant history, featuring detailed collections of Catalina artifacts, photographs, the island’s connection to the Chicago Cubs, its role in World War II, and more. In addition to the permanent collection of Catalina Island history, the museum presents a variety of exhibitions, events and activities for all ages. Catalina Museum for Art & History is a museum for Catalina locals, as well as the visitors who want to experience and enjoy one of America's most beautiful islands.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $18
    Child (15 and under w/ paid adult ticket) Free
    Senior (60+) $15
    Active Military & Veteran $15
    Healthcare Workers $15
    Students $15

    Parking

    Exhibits

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    Hollywood and Chicago Cubs memorabilia catalina pottery tile photographs negatives film documenting island life sport fishing artifacts tongva gabrielino plein air painting contemporary sculpture architecture graphic design free admission

    395 Santa Monica Place, #374, Santa Monica, CA 90401

    The Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that activates the power of PLAY to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world. We strive to nurture children of all backgrounds and abilities to become engaged citizens of the world by facilitating collaborative, experiential learning and creative expression, both in our museum space and through our community programs.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Closed Mondays and Tuesday. We will be open on the following Mondays: February 19, March 25, April 1

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $15
    Child (1+) $15

    Parking

    Parking is available in Structures 7 and 8, owned and operated by the City of Santa Monica, which are immediately adjacent to Santa Monica Place. The first 90 minutes are free, with a fee after that. Please note, we do not validate.

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    395 Santa Monica Place, #374, downtown Santa Monica, CA 90401 los angeles children's museum play place active learning

    200 W. First Street, Claremont, CA 91711

    The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art was created to inspire, stimulate and enhance the community through education programs, our collection and exhibitions. The Museum seeks to share the transforming experience of art with our diverse audiences. Featuring the work of Claremont area artists, the Museum is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, noon to 4:00 pm.

    Hours

    • Sun 12p - 4p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu Closed
    • Fri 12p - 4p
    • Sat 12p - 4p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $5
    Child (under 18) Free
    Student Free

    Free Admission:
    Friday for everyone
    First Saturday for everyone 6p-9p
    First Sunday for everyone 12p-4p

    Parking

    Free parking is available in the Claremont Village and in the Metrolink parking lot located on the east side of the Claremont Depot.

    Exhibits Blog Posts

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    200 W. West 1st First Street, Claremont, CA California 91711 Los Angeles contemporary art local artists paintings free admisison

    12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242

    Through world-class programs and engaging exhibits, the Space Center strives to ignite a community of critical and creative thinkers.

    Hours

    • Sun Closed
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $5
    Child $5
    Senior (65+) $3
    Teacher (w/valid ID) $3
    Veteran (w/valid ID) $3
    Child (3 and under) Free
    Downey Students (TK-12) Free
    Child (3 and under) Free

    Parking

    FREE parking is available in front of the Columbia Memorial Space Center and along Columbia Way.

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    5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    ⁣Founded as a museum in 1973, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions. Craft Contemporary complements these exhibitions with a creative line-up of educational programs, including hands-on workshops led by professional artists. Craft Contemporary cultivates an environment for people in Los Angeles to deepen their relationship to art, creativity, and one another.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 11a - 5p
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 5p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    General $9
    Child (12 and under Free
    Senior (65+) $7
    Student $7

    Sundays: pay what you wish.

    Parking

    There is two-hour street parking within a block of Craft Contemporary. Be mindful of street cleaning on Tuesdays and carefully read the specific parking times on the street signs when they park. You can utilize public parking garages located on Curson and Wilshire Blvd.

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    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

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    1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

    Descanso’s evolution into a botanic garden, open to the public and nationally accredited as a “museum of living collections,” is the most recent chapter in the rich history of this landscape. Descanso Gardens remains an oasis of beauty, both rugged and refined. In its eloquent landscapes, vignettes, and vistas we can experience firsthand moments in the epic story of humans’ relationships with the natural world and enjoy a refuge of stunning beauty.

    Hours

    • Sun 9a - 5p
    • Mon 9a - 5p
    • Tue 9a - 5p
    • Wed 9a - 5p
    • Thu 9a - 5p
    • Fri 9a - 5p
    • Sat 9a - 5p

    Descanso is open every day of the year except December 25

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission $15
    Senior 65 and over $11
    Student with current ID $11
    Child (5-12 years) $5
    Child under 5 Free

    Free Tuesdays occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. On the first day of the month at 10am, we release a set number of Free Tuesday tickets. Advance tickets are required, are not available at the door, and must be reserved in advance on our website.

    Parking

    Don’t worry, parking at Descanso is FREE and we have plenty!

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    1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 united states US Canada downtown los angeles LA garden arboretum 501(c)(3) nonprofit non-profit non profit boddy house sturt haaga gallery enchanted railroad rose garden japanese camellia collection oak ancient forest woodland # urban retreat botanical horticulture wildlife wild life streams pawns lawns wildlife deer free admission

    11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342

    We inspire and educate young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits to create a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult Admission (ages 15+) $18
    Child Admission (3-14) $16
    Senior (ages 62+) $17

    Parking

    Free parking onsite.

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    11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342 united states US LA non-profit kid friendly natural science museum physics lab science of hockey organics waste lab dino quest dinosaur playground hurricane simulator aquavator planet space station eco garage helicopter tours discovery market inspector training course race to recycle # urban retreat botanical horticulture wildlife wild life streams pawns lawns # #

    2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

    We inspire and educate young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits to create a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult Admission (ages 15+) $22
    Child Admission (3-14) $17
    Senior (ages 62+) $19

    Santa Ana Residents Free Day First Tuesday of each month, Santa Ana residents get free admission, proof of residency required.

    Parking

    Parking at Discovery Cube OC is $7. Buy your daily parking pass in advanced to save time at the parking booth! Parking is on a first-come-first-serve basis and a daily parking pass does not guarantee a parking spot. Daily parking passes can be printed or scanned from your mobile device!

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    2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 orange county united states US OC non-profit kid friendly natural science museum physics lab science of hockey organics waste lab dino quest dinosaur playground hurricane simulator aquavator planet space station eco garage helicopter tours discovery market inspector training course race to recycle # urban retreat botanical horticulture wildlife wild life streams pawns lawns # #

    1712 S Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91205

    First opened in 1952, the Forest Lawn Museum is located adjacent to the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection at Forest Lawn – Glendale. Forest Lawn’s founder, Dr. Hubert Eaton, wrote in his Builder’s Creed that our park should be “a place where artists study and sketch; where school teachers bring happy children to see the things they read of in books.” In that spirit, the Forest Lawn Museum displays a permanent collection, as well as world-class rotating exhibits. With engaging special exhibits and free educational and artistic activities, there is always something new to experience.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free Admission

    Parking

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • The Last Supper & The Poet's Windows
    • The Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

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    308 Charles E. Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA 90024

    The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Indigenous Americas—past and present. The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by interdisciplinary approaches and the perspectives of the cultures represented. Also featured is the work of international contemporary artists presented within the complex frameworks of politics, culture and social action. The Fowler provides exciting, informative and thought-provoking exhibitions and events for the UCLA community and the people of greater Los Angeles and beyond.

    Hours

    • Sun 12p - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 12p - 5p
    • Thu 12p - 5p
    • Fri 12p - 5p
    • Sat 12p - 5p

    Dec 27 closing at 5pm

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    Easy, self-service, Pay-By-Plate parking is available near the Museum by following these directions: Enter UCLA campus Lot 4 from Sunset Blvd. at Westwood Plaza and turn left into the Pay-By-Plate area of the lot. The address of Lot 4 is 198 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Pay-By-Plate parking is always available for Fowler visitors, regardless of whether the lot 4 parking kiosk is staffed!
    Automated pay stations in Pay-By-Plate accept $1 and $5 bills and credit cards.
    The parking fee is a maximum of $14 for the whole day. One hour parking costs $3, 1.5 hours is $4, and two hours is $6. When the parking kiosk is staffed, it is also possible to pay a flat daily fee of $14.
    The Fowler is visible to your left when you ascend from the elevator or stairs.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives
    • Cosmic Provence: A 60th Anniversary Installation
    • Reflecting Culture: The Francis E. Fowler, Jr. Collection of Silver

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    308 Charles E. Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA 90024 downtown la contemporary art college contemporary sikh art africa armenian knots loops world arts collection of silver

    301 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832

    The mission of the Fullerton Museum Center Association, a non-profit California corporation, herein after referred to as the Association, is to develop and coordinate multi-disciplinary exhibits and education programs in the humanities, history, cultural and fine arts, and sciences. As a liaison to businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and community members, the Association also develops financial and other resources to support and fund the museum’s exhibits, education programs, and the endowment.

    Hours

    • Sun 9a - 4p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 12p - 4p
    • Thu 12p - 8:30p
    • Fri 12p - 4p
    • Sat 12p - 4p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $10
    Child (5-18) $5
    Child (-5) Free

    Parking

    Street Parking Available On Pomona Avenue. Garage Parking Available On Wilshire Avenue.

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    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    301 North Pomona Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 california orange county OC art culture community leo fender gallery jose guadalupe posada # community museum< # #

    24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263

    The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University was dedicated in September 1992, and since then, has showcased modern and contemporary art by internationally recognized artists, with a focus on art made in California. Past exhibitions include Claes Oldenburg: Drawings (2004), Chihuly Los Angeles (2005), Jim Dine: Some Drawings (2007), Mercedes Matter: A Retrospective Exhibition (2010), Roy Lichtenstein: In Process (2011), Thiebaud: Works on Paper (2014), Andy Warhol: Life and Legends (2016), Larry Bell: Pacific Red (2017), Richard Diebenkorn: Beginnings, 1942–1955 (2019), Rodin and Women: Muses, Sirens, Lovers (2020), and The Cultivators: Highlights from the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection (2021), in addition to numerous exhibitions drawn from the collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 11a - 5p
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 5p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

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    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

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    1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049

    The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center in Los Angeles houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and photography from its beginnings to the present, gathered internationally.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5:30p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 5:30p
    • Wed 10a - 5:30p
    • Thu 10a - 5:30p
    • Fri 10a - 5:30p
    • Sat 10a - 8:30p

    The Center is closed annually on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. It will close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Admission is free, though temporarily requires a timed-entry reservation.

    Parking

    Onsite Parking | Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm. For evening events and on Saturdays, parking is $10 after 6pm.
    Parking Deal—Pay Once, Park Twice | Get same-day parking at both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa Museum for one fee. Make reservations for both sites on the same date. (Please note that driving between the Center and the Villa usually takes 20–45 minutes, depending on traffic.) At the first site you visit, go to the Museum Information Desk and ask for a coupon for same-day parking at the other site. After staff verify your reservation, you will receive a coupon. Offer not valid on Mondays or Tuesdays.
    Free Parking for U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans | Active and veteran United States military service members can park for free beginning Memorial Day (May 29, 2023) through Labor Day (September 4, 2023). To get your parking ticket validated, please show your valid U.S. military ID or proof of your service at the Information Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall or the Parking Office on T1 of the main parking structure.

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    • J Paul Getty Life and Legacy

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 united states US LA brentwood downtown art museum contemporary modern pastels photography history sculptures garden in focus writing camera poussin dance grand design 17th century french drawings silk and swan feathers armchair j paul life # art oil paintings renaissance French photography film garden architecture sculpture # free admission

    17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA

    The Villa houses approximately 44,000 works of art from the Museum's extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, of which over 1,200 are on view.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 8p

    The Villa is closed annually on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. It will close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Admission is free, though temporarily requires a timed-entry reservation.

    Parking

    Please note you must use the northbound, right-hand lane of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to access the Getty Villa entrance. Turning left across PCH from the southbound lanes is illegal and entrance via Coastline Drive is not allowed.

    Onsite Parking | Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm. For evening events and on Saturdays, parking is $10 after 6pm.
    Parking Deal—Pay Once, Park Twice | Get same-day parking at both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa Museum for one fee. Make reservations for both sites on the same date. (Please note that driving between the Center and the Villa usually takes 20–45 minutes, depending on traffic.) At the first site you visit, go to the Museum Information Desk and ask for a coupon for same-day parking at the other site. After staff verify your reservation, you will receive a coupon. Offer not valid on Mondays or Tuesdays.
    Free Parking for U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans | Active and veteran United States military service members can park for free beginning Memorial Day (May 29, 2023) through Labor Day (September 4, 2023). To get your parking ticket validated, please show your valid U.S. military ID or proof of your service at the Information Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall or the Parking Office on T1 of the main parking structure.

    Exhibits

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    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 united states US LA malibu art museum contemporary modern photography history sculptures garden greek roman statues art vases pottery jewlery # # # free admission

    800 W OLYMPIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015

    The GRAMMY Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to the history of music and its cultural impact. Through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive experiences, it showcases the stories behind iconic recordings, artists, and moments in music history. The museum also hosts live performances, workshops, and educational programs to inspire visitors of all ages.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon 11a - 5p
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 5p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 6p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $18
    Child ((4 and under) Free
    Youth (5-17) $12
    Senior (65+) $12
    College Student (valid ID required) $12
    Military (valid ID required) $12

    Parking

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Michael Jackson Display
    • On the Red Carpet
    • Mono to Immersive Experience Room
    • Grammy Moments

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

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    2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027

    Since the doors opened in 1935, Griffith Observatory has become the most-visited public observatory in the world. The Observatory’s history starts with the vision of one man and reflects the invention, innovation, and inspiration that also characterize Los Angeles.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 10p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 12p - 10p
    • Wed 12p - 10p
    • Thu 12p - 10p
    • Fri 12p - 10p
    • Sat 10a - 10p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Admission to the Observatory building, the grounds, and the public telescopes is always free. There are fees for parking and ticket costs for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium.

    Parking

    Most park areas and facilities in Griffith Park are open, including trails and golf courses. Griffith Park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Road parking and lots are open. There is paid parking available in and around the Observatory (see below). Road closures are possible if traffic becomes congested.

    The Observatory’s public parking lot, parallel parking on West Observatory Road, and parallel parking on Westen Canyon (see maps) require payment during the following times.
    Monday - Friday: 12p - 10p
    Saturday - Sunday: 10a - 10p

    There is no time limit. Pay stations accept only credit cards. Once parked, go to the pay stations in the parking lot and along West Observatory Road and Western Canyon Road and follow the instructions on the pay station. Once you have paid, take your receipt back to your car and place it on the dashboard (PAY AND DISPLAY). If you park without paying and displaying the receipt your vehicle will receive a parking citation. There are NO REFUNDS for parking fees.

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    • Public Telescopes
    • Wilder Hall of the Eye
    • Ahmanson Hall of the Sky
    • Keck Central Rotunda
    • Sparkling Ribbon of Time
    • Edge of Space
    • Gunther Depths of Space
    • Exterior Exhibits
    • Samuel Oschin Planetarium
    2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 united states US LA California public city owned planetarium theater telescope walder hall of the eye ahmanson hall of the sky keck central rotunda comsic connection edge of space gunther depths of space # astronomy space sun moon stars exploration myth science earth # free admission

    10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024

    A vibrant intellectual and creative nexus, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances—that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 11a - 6p
    • Wed 11a - 6p
    • Thu 11a - 6p
    • Fri 11a - 6p
    • Sat 11a - 6p

    The museum is always closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    Convenient self-parking is available under the museum. Parking entrances are located on the east side of Westwood Boulevard (northbound) or on the west side of Glendon Boulevard (southbound), between Wilshire Boulevard and Lindbrook Drive. Rates are $8 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $22 daily maximum. There is a $8 flat rate after 5 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Sanford Biggers: Oracle

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    10899 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90024 united states US LA california public city owned armand hammer collection grunwald center contemporary ulysses jenkins without your interpretation a decade of acquisitions of works on paper lifes hammer projects noe olivas ho tzu nyen art museum galleries college # free admission

    167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, California

    The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University opened in 2016 and is the home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. Founded through the ongoing generosity of art patrons and philanthropists Mark and Janet Hilbert, it represents the only museum in the world committed to tracing the rich, iconic history of the Golden State from the late 19th century to the present day through works by leading California Scene artists and Hollywood studio artists and animators.

    Hours

    • Sun Closed
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Closed New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    The Hilbert Museum has a small onsite parking lot. Spaces are marked with a MUSEUM PARKING ONLY sign. Street parking is available on N. Cypress Street behind the museum. The Old Towne West parking structure has free parking and is located on N. Lemon Street, 1 1/2 blocks away. Parking spaces for vehicles with a valid disability placard are located both in the onsite parking lot and on the street behind the building.

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    • California Art from the Permanent Collection
    • Millard Sheets: CA Master
    • A Matter of Style: Modernism in CA Art
    • Mary Blair's Wonderland: Imagining Disney's Alice
    • Same Place, Another Time: Views of Orange County
    • Norman Rockwell: Capturing the American Spirit
    • Eye Dazzlers: Marvels of Navajo Weaving from the Hilbert Collection
    • Emigdio Vasquez: Works from the Fred Ortiz Collection
    • Art of the Airwaves: Radios from the Hilbert Collection
    167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, CA, 92866 orange county california united states US college owned art gallery space Chapman university # # # # free admission

    100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Holocaust Museum LA continues its mission to commemorate those who perished, honor those who survived, educate about the Holocaust and inspire a more dignified and humane world.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (18+) $15
    Child (17 and under) Free
    Senior (65+) $10
    Military $10
    Teacher w/ valid ID Free
    Student w/ valid student ID Free

    Holocaust Museum LA is free all-day Sunday. Call ahead to ask for free admission for museum employees.

    Parking

    Parking is available at The Grove parking structure located off The Grove Drive, between Beverly Boulevard and Third Street. Holocaust Museum LA guests will be charged the preferred day rate of $10.00 per ticket upon display of their Museum sticker at The Grove Concierge desk. The Museum sticker can be obtained when checking in to the Museum at the Visitor Services desk. From the parking structure, it is a 5-10 minute walk to the Museum. Metered street parking is available on Beverly Boulevard and surrounding streets. Please call ahead for parking accommodations for people with mobility impairments.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Childhood Left at the Station

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    100 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036 united states LA california us history archives Jewish news newspaper holocaust # # historical artifact Jewish holocaust newspapers # free admission

    1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108

    The Art Museum features European and American art spanning more than 500 years and includes more than 41,450 objects. Extraordinary examples of decorative arts and folk art, paintings, prints and drawings, photography, and sculpture are displayed in the Huntington Art Gallery, the original home of Henry and Arabella Huntington, and in the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art. Both buildings also showcase smaller, temporary exhibitions that focus on masterworks in the collection or place The Huntington’s historic works in conversation with contemporary artistic practice.
    Encompassing approximately 130 acres of the 207-acre grounds, the Botanical Gardens contain more than a dozen spectacular themed gardens.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Standard Price Peak Price
    Adult $25 $29
    Senior (65+) $21 $24
    Military (w/ ID) $21 $24
    Student (12-18 or full-time w/ ID) $21 $24
    Youth (4-11) $13 $13
    Child (under 4) Free Free
    College Card (full-time/ID) $36 $36

    Reservations required Friday–Sunday, Holidays, and Peak Seasons; no walk-ins. Capacity limited daily. Reservations strongly recommended for weekdays.

    Closed Holidays | Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day), July 4 (Independence Day), Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day).

    Free Day | The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation. Free Day tickets are available the last Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. until sold out, for admission the following week.

    Free Admission for Museum Employees | Free entry for current or retired employees of other cultural institutions is available with proof of employment. Does not include public libraries, gardens, or universities. Advance reservations not required.

    Parking

    Parking Is Free. There are two entrances to the parking lot: Oxford Road and Allen Avenue. Handicap parking and bicycle racks are conveniently located in the south end of the lot closest to the main entrance and admission windows. There is a designated route for trucks and buses.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Red Earth by Lita Albuquerque
    • Borderlands
    • Remarkable Works, Remarkable Times
    • Mapel Orientation Gallery
    • Mineo Mizuno

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 united states california LA los angeles garden walk calm arboretum field library thorton portrait gallery american art colonialearly 20th century ghetto film school works borderlands studio lodging gardens # australian garden california garden camellia garden children's garden chinese garden conservatory desert garden herb garden japanses garden jungle garden lily ponds palm garden ranch garden rose garden shakespeare garden subtropical sculptures fountainsmausoleum wildlife birds racoons squirrels possums coyotes barn owl geese koi fish turtles #

    1717 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

    ICA LA’s mission is to support art that sparks the pleasure of discovery and challenges the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. ICA LA is committed to upending hierarchies of race, class, gender, and culture. Through exhibitions, education programs, and community partnerships, ICA LA fosters critique of the familiar and empathy with the different.

    Hours

    • Sun 11p - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 12p - 6p
    • Thu 12p - 7p
    • Fri 12p - 6p
    • Sat 11p - 6p

    Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    1-hour free onsite parking is now available at ICA LA (during normal operating hours).

    Exhibits

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    315 W. Torrance Boulevard, Carson, CA 90745

    The International Printing Museum is a dynamic museum devoted to bringing the history of printing and books to life for diverse audiences. The Museum is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections of antique printing machinery and graphic arts equipment. Our mission is to interpret and present the collection for a contemporary audience through demonstrations of working machinery, historic re-enactments, and hands-on workshops.

    Hours

    • Sun
    • Mon
    • Tue
    • Wed
    • Thu
    • Fri
    • Sat 10a - 4p

    The Museum is normally open to the public on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

    Tuesday-Friday visits are by appointment only Please call 310-515-7166 or e-mail us to make an appointment

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $12
    Student $10
    Senior $10

    Rree admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

    Parking

    We have a free parking lot for visitors. Please do not park in front of the neighboring businesses in the parking lot.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Ernest A Lindner Collection
    • Early Hays Press
    • Colby Poster Printing

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    Ernest A Lindner Collection Earl Hays Press Colby Poster Printing Company graphic design art printing machines printer's type printing blocks printing presses typecasting typesetting equipment library archives book arts equipment toy presses typewriters wood type lithography stones cuts wood blocks

    100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90012

    As the national repository of Japanese American history, JANM creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. Its underlying purpose is to transform lives, create a more just America and, ultimately, a better world.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 11a - 5p
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 12p - 8p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    Closed Monday and in observance of Juneteenth (6/19), Fourth of July, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $16
    Youth (6-17) $9
    Child (5 and under) Free
    Senior (62+) $9
    Student (18+ w/valid ID) $9

    Parking

    NEARBY PUBLIC PARKING LOTS
    - City of Los Angeles, Lot 2 at 300 E. Temple St.
    - Japanese Village Plaza at 335 E. 2nd St.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Common Ground
    • The Interactive StoryFile of Lawson Iichiro Sakai

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Right in the heart of L.A. sits the world’s most powerful gateway to the Ice Age. The asphalt seeps at La Brea Tar Pits are the only active urban fossil dig site in the world. Plants and animals from the last 50,000 years are discovered here every day. Outside, you can watch excavators carve fossils out of the asphalt. Inside the museum at La Brea Tar Pits (established in 1977 as the George C. Page Museum), our staff prepares these discoveries in the see-through Fossil Lab. You'll see the final result in our exhibitions: extraordinary saber-toothed cats, mammoths, dire wolves, and mastodons, as well as the tiny, but scientifically significant, microfossils of insects, plants, mammals, and reptiles. The Tar Pits help us understand life around Wilshire Boulevard long before we got here, and what lies ahead as climate and habitats continue to change.

    Hours

    • Sun 9:30a - 5p
    • Mon 9:30a - 5p
    • Tue 9:30a - 5p*
    • Wed 9:30a - 5p
    • Thu 9:30a - 5p
    • Fri 9:30a - 5p
    • Sat 9:30a - 5p

    *Closed the first Tuesday of every month.

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $15
    Senior $12
    Student $12
    Child $7

    Parking

    La Brea Tar Pits Parking Onsite $18 Flat Rate. The museum's parking lot is located at the corner of Curson Avenue and 6th Street, directly behind the museum. Enter from the western side of Curson Avenue. If you choose street parking, please read all parking signs carefully, as restrictions apply. Most importantly, do not park along Wilshire Boulevard between the hours of 7-9 am and 4-7 pm (Monday - Friday), or your car will be ticketed and towed. This applies even if you are parked at a meter.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • ONGOINGEXHIBIT

      Temporary Exhibits

    • TEMPEXHIBIT
      RUNNINGDATE

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    5801 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 united states US LA california natural history fossil excavation live sigh mammoths mastodons 3d theater imax ice age active site paleontology sabertooth giant sloths dire wolves skulls tusks # ice age active site paleontology sabertooth giant sloths dire wolves skulls tusks

    307 Cliff Drive Laguna Beach, CA

    The Museum of California Art and a center of culture for Laguna Beach.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Open Select Mondays | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Open until 3:00 p.m. Chirstmas Eve.

    Closed | New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

    Admission Tickets

    General $12
    Student (18+) $9
    Senior $9
    Military $9
    Child (under 12) Free

    Free on the first Thursday of each month from 6p to 9p.
    Free for members of the military and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

    Parking

    Metered parking is available near the museum on Cliff Drive and Coast Highway. Additional street parking is available in the residential area east of the museum, across Coast Highway.

    Exhibits

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 united states US LA california art museum cultural center # # laguna beach art museum cultural center # free admission

    5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of nearly 152,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 7p
    • Mon 11a - 6p
    • Tue 11a - 6p
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu 11a - 6p
    • Fri 11a - 8p
    • Sat 10a - 7p

    The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Wednesdays.

    Admission Tickets

    LA County Residents Non-LA County Residents
    Adult $20 $25
    Senior (65+ w/ ID) $16 $21
    Student (18+ w/ ID) $16 $21
    Teen (13-17) Free $10
    Youth (3-12) Free $10
    Youth (2 & under) Free Free
    After 3p (Weekdays) $Free $25

    Active-duty military (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, through the Blue Star Museums program

    Bank of America debit or credit card holders, first full weekend of every month

    All visitors, second Tuesday of each month

    Members from 24 museums nationwide receive free general admission through the Reciprocal Membership Program.

    Parking

    Self Parking | Parking for LACMA is located at the Pritzker Parking Garage on 6th St., just east of Fairfax Ave. The $21 charge ($13 after 8 pm entry) may be prepaid at a pay station located in each parking lot. During moments of peak attendance, LACMA operates valet-assisted, stack parking in the Pritzker Parking Garage at no additional charge. Additional Parking | Petersen Museum (access on Orange Grove Ave. south of Wilshire Blvd.) Museum Square (access on Curson Ave. north of Wilshire Blvd.) Page Museum (access on Curson Ave. north of Wilshire Blvd.) Metered parking on 6th St. and Wilshire Blvd. Make sure to read all signs for parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Richard Serra: Band
    • Metropolis II
    • Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Shafted)
    • Miracle Mile
    • Mark Bradford: 150 Portrait Tone
    • Ai Weiwei: circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads
    • Modern Art

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    5905 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA 90036 united states US LA california LACMA art modern contemporary sculptures galleries activism city of cinema paris golden hour california photography from los angeles county museum mixpantli contemporary echoes space time indigenous orgins of mexico family album danielle bowman janna ireland black american portraits what would you say activist graphic art legacies of exchange chinese art yuz foundation lacma x snapchat monumental perspective miracle mile barbara kruger untitled shafted richard serra band metropolis el lissitzky # # free admission

    5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

    Through the passion of our team, the Los Angeles Zoo is leading the way in saving wildlife and connecting Angelenos to the natural world by providing exemplary animal care, delivering distinctive and diverse learning opportunities, and creating unforgettable experiences.

    AZA Accredited

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Please note that the animals start to go in for the night at 4 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (13-61) $22
    Senior (62+) $19
    Child (2-12) $17
    Infant (0-23 months) Free

    Parking

    Free onsite parking.

    Exhibits Blog Posts

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Campo Gorilla Reserve
    • Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains
    • Elephants of Asia
    • Rainforest of the Americas
    • Red Ape Rainforest
    • The LAIR

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles CA 90027 united states US LA california griffith park AZA city owned glaza greater los angeles zoo association 501(c)(3) nonprofit non-profit non profit australia house roundhouses muriel's ranch contact yard bird's of theater show giraffe feeding flamingle mingle treetops terrace california condor rescue zone playground face painting caricature artist # alligators meerkats snakes lizards reptiles koalas kangaroos wallaby komodo dragons cassowary african spotted dog tazmanian devil tortoises snow leopards worthog gorillas orangutangs chimps chimpanzees great apes east asian elephants giraffe lemurs monkeys ostrich baboons ringtail sifaka harpey eagle aviary tigers lions anteater #

    26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    As Orange County’s most historic landmark, Mission San Juan Capistrano strives to serve as a resource by providing a living and learning environment that promotes and nurtures an appreciation for history while providing a place of faith, renewal and celebration.

    Hours

    • Sun 9a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 9a - 5p
    • Wed 9a - 5p
    • Thu 9a - 5p
    • Fri 9a - 5p
    • Sat 9a - 5p

    Mission San Juan Capistrano and gardens are closed at noon on Good Friday and Christmas Eve. Mission San Juan Capistrano and gardens are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day and for our annual Romance of the Mission benefit gala.

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (18-59) $18
    Senior (60+) $15
    Student (w/ valid ID) $10
    Youth (5+) $10
    Children (4 and younger) Free

    Show your U.S. Military I.D. and save $1 on admission for you and your family. Military and Veterans receive FREE admission on the following holiday weekends: Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

    Parking

    Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Journey to Renewal
    • Legacy of Saint Serra
    • Mission Treasures: Historical Collection Revealed
    • Native American Museum and Interpretive Room
    • Plein Air Art Reproductions
    • South Wing/Padres Quarters

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles CA 90027 united states US LA california griffith park AZA city owned glaza greater los angeles zoo association 501(c)(3) nonprofit non-profit non profit australia house roundhouses muriel's ranch contact yard bird's of theater show giraffe feeding flamingle mingle treetops terrace california condor rescue zone playground face painting caricature artist # alligators meerkats snakes lizards reptiles koalas kangaroos wallaby komodo dragons cassowary african spotted dog tazmanian devil tortoises snow leopards worthog gorillas orangutangs chimps chimpanzees great apes east asian elephants giraffe lemurs monkeys ostrich baboons ringtail sifaka harpey eagle aviary tigers lions anteater # 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 california us nonprofit non profit not for profit mission catholic history # # catholic artifacts religious christian chapel church mass ruins bells succulents cactus koi fish #

    250 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012

    Established in 1979, we are the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles. We are dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. We house one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising of nearly 8,000 objects, and have a diverse history of ground-breaking, historically-significant exhibitions.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 11a - 5p
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 8p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 6p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Free-For-All March 23, 2024 Advance tickets are recommended. Visit moca.org to make a reservation.

    Parking

    California Plaza | 351 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90013, Parking rates at California Plaza are $4.40 for every 10 minutes, $44 maximum until 5am; $15 flat rate on weekdays from 5pm to 5am and all day on weekends and holidays. Visitors can enter California Plaza from Olive Street or Lower Grand, between Kosciuszko Way and 4th Street, near the Omni Hotel. Entrances are marked 1 CAL and 2 CAL; either entrance can be used.

    Metered street parking is available on Grand Ave. Please note that MOCA is unable to validate parking for any downtown lot.

    Parking is also available at the nearby Walt Disney Concert Hall and Broad Museum as well as public lots on surrounding surface streets. Validation is unavailable.

    Exhibits Blog Posts

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles CA 90027 united states US LA california griffith park AZA city owned glaza greater los angeles zoo association 501(c)(3) nonprofit non-profit non profit australia house roundhouses muriel's ranch contact yard bird's of theater show giraffe feeding flamingle mingle treetops terrace california condor rescue zone playground face painting caricature artist # alligators meerkats snakes lizards reptiles koalas kangaroos wallaby komodo dragons cassowary african spotted dog tazmanian devil tortoises snow leopards worthog gorillas orangutangs chimps chimpanzees great apes east asian elephants giraffe lemurs monkeys ostrich baboons ringtail sifaka harpey eagle aviary tigers lions anteater # 250 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles CA 90012 united states US LA California downtown MOCA modern art galleries activism graphic design barbara kruger questions larry bell bill coo our house pipilotti rist big heartedness be my neighbor double negative michael heizer land art # # free admission

    628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

    The Museum of Latin American Art expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its Collection, ground-breaking Exhibitions, stimulating Educational Programs, and engaging Cultural Events.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 11a - 6p
    • Thu 11a - 6p
    • Fri 11a - 6p
    • Sat 11a - 6p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission $12
    Child under 12 Free
    Student w/ valid ID $10
    Senior $10

    No Admission fee applies during MOLAA Free Sundays.

    Parking

    Free parking is available at the Museum or on the street.

    Exhibits

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    contemporary art

    9341 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

    Collection of microscopic sculpture & other eccentric curiosities in art, science & natural history.

    Hours

    • Sun 12p - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu 2p - 8p
    • Fri 2p - 8p
    • Sat 12p - 6p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission $12
    Student $10
    Senior $10
    Educator $10
    Unemployed $10
    Person with Disability $3
    Active Military $3
    Child 912 and under) Free

    Employees at other museums get free admission.

    Parking

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • ONGOINGEXHIBIT

      Temporary Exhibits

    • TEMPEXHIBIT
      RUNNINGDATE

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles CA 90027 united states US LA california griffith park AZA city owned glaza greater los angeles zoo association 501(c)(3) nonprofit non-profit non profit australia house roundhouses muriel's ranch contact yard bird's of theater show giraffe feeding flamingle mingle treetops terrace california condor rescue zone playground face painting caricature artist # alligators meerkats snakes lizards reptiles koalas kangaroos wallaby komodo dragons cassowary african spotted dog tazmanian devil tortoises snow leopards worthog gorillas orangutangs chimps chimpanzees great apes east asian elephants giraffe lemurs monkeys ostrich baboons ringtail sifaka harpey eagle aviary tigers lions anteater # 9341 Venice Boulevard Culver City, California 90232 downtown Los Angeles LA art culture history dioramas photography tea room # # # free admission

    9786 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

    Recipient of the Global Peace and Tolerance Award from the Friends of the United Nations, the Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is a human rights laboratory and educational center dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts and confront all forms of prejudice and discrimination in our world today.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 3:30p
    • Tue 10a - 3:30p
    • Wed 10a - 3:30p
    • Thu 10a - 3:30p
    • Fri Closed
    • Sat Closed

    Closed on these holidays: January 1st - New Year's Day, April 23rd - Passover, April 24th - Passover, April 29th - Passover, April 30th - Passover, May 27th - Memorial Day, June 12th - Shavuot, June 13th - Shavuot, July 4th - Independence Day, September 2nd - Labor Day, October 3rd - Rosh Hashana, October 17th - Sukkot, October 24th - Shemini Atzeret, November 28th - Thanksgiving Day, December 25th - Christmas Day

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $16
    Senior (62+) $13
    Student w/ ID $12
    Youth (5-18) $12
    Child (under 5) Free
    Active Military Free

    Free-For-All March 23, 2024 The Museum of Tolerance will be participating in Free-For-All on Sunday, March 24 only.

    Parking

    If you are traveling by car, the Museum offers free underground parking for visitors.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Holocaust Exhibit
    • Social Lab
    • Anne ⚚
    • Finding Our Families , Finding Ourselves

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    9786 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 boulevard la california us united states history archives holocaust exhibit hall of testimony hitler letter Simon Wiesenthal's Office passport printout artifacts from auschwitz appeasement point of view experince global crisis center civil rights exhibit oldest hate continues # Jewish Jew holocaust # #

    1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

    The Museum of Us is a place for the diverse stories that define us—especially those that have long been overlooked or silenced by dominant cultural narratives. Our mission is to inspire human connections by exploring the human experience, and support guests in becoming agents of positive change.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Open on Monday, February 19, 2024; Closed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024; Open on Monday, May 27, 2024; Closed on Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (18+) $19.95
    Senior (62+) $16.95
    Student w/ ID $16.95
    Teacher w/ ID $16.95
    Youth (6-17) $16.95
    Military $16.95

    Children 5 & Under | Children age 5 and younger do not need an admission ticket to enter the Museum of Us. They must be accompanied by an adult with admission access.

    Native Americans & Indigenous Peoples | As part of our commitment to decolonizing, we offer free admission to Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples globally. Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples are granted free admission at the front desk – no questions asked.

    Financial Hardship Scholarships |Families or individuals that are experiencing financial hardship, would like to visit the Museum of Us, and become a member may either:
    (a) Email membership@museumofus.org with the subject line “Entry On Us” and an associate will be in contact with you to establish your membership for a year of free admission, or
    (b) State that you are seeking an admission financial scholarship at the front desk and an associate will assist you with free entry.

    Parking

    There are several parking options within and near Balboa Park. The closest place to park is on Balboa Drive or Sixth Avenue on the west side of the Cabrillo Bridge, just off of Laurel Street.
    There is additional parking in other parts of Balboa Park, such as Inspiration Point, behind Spreckels Organ Pavilion, east of the Comic-Con Museum, and in front of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Those parking lots are accessible by entering the park via Park Boulevard.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Hostile Terrain 94
    • Post Secret
    • Living with Animals
    • BEERology
    • California Tower ⚚
    • Cannibals: Myth & Reality
    • Maya Peoples: Heart Of Sky, Heart Of Earth
    • Kumeyaay: Native Californians/Iipai-Tipai
    • Becoming "Us"
    • Ancient Egypt
    • Race: Are We So Different?

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    1350 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 nonprofit non profit non-profit 501(c)(3) # # # # #

    100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001

    Inspiring vibrant communities by connecting the past, present, and future. The Museum of Ventura County, through its collections, exhibits, educational programs and publications, celebrates the history, art, and culture of Ventura County and the Channel Islands.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu 11a - 5p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $10
    Child under 18 Free
    Senior $5
    Student $5

    First Sunday of Each Month FREE!

    Parking

    Free parking

    Exhibits

      Temporary Exhibits

    • Pollination Investigation -- The Essential Role of Pollinators in the Natural World
      Now - TBD
    • Proximity to Water: Work's from MVC's Permanent Collection
      Now - May 30, 2024
    • The Murder Of Tom More: A True Crime Story
      Now - May 30, 2024
    • Spin Cycle: Unfolding The Science of Laundry
      Now - May 30, 2024
    • Napoleon: Revolution, Romance, and Rivalries
      Now - Sep 15, 2024
    • Ventura County, The Place We Call Home
      Now - Oct 19, 2024

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    art painting photography

    241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805

    An innovative model for urban cultural centers, Muzeo is a 25,000 square foot complex consisting of Anaheim’s historic Carnegie Library and a state of the art, versatile gallery space opened in 2007. Muzeo houses the offices of the Anaheim Historical Society, honoring the past while showcasing changing, innovative exhibits in art, history, contemporary culture, and science. The center also hosts concerts, workshops, walking tours, poetry readings, family events, and more.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 5p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    Special viewing hours for seniors, people with sensory processing disorders and special needs, or vulnerable groups are available from 10:00 to 11:00am on weekdays. Email info@muzeo.org to reserve space.

    Christmas Eve: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm; Christmas's Day: CLOSED; New Year's Eve: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm; New Year's Day: CLOSED; Juneteenth: CLOSED; 4th of July: CLOSED; Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED

    Admission Tickets

    General Guests (16 and up) $10
    Anaheim Resident $8
    Senior $7
    Child (4-15) $7
    Child (3 and under) Free

    Parking

    Please plan to arrive 30 to 40 minutes prior to ticket time as parking may be limited.
    Muzeo validates parking for the following two structures:
    - Car Park 3, location: 143 W. Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805 (behind Lazeez Eats)
    - Car Park 5, location: 290 S. Lemon Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 (behind Flame Broiler).
    Other locations can be found on CtrCity Anaheim's Parking Guide, although we cannot validate parking in these locations. Street parking is usually limited to 90-120 minutes.

    Exhibits

      Temporary Exhibits

    • Impossibly Close: Sculptures by Kazu Hiro
      RUNNINGDATE
    • Mapping the Gay Guides
      Mar 23, 2024
    • Where We Find Ourselves: The Photographs of Hugh Mangum
      Mar 23, 2024

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    241 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 orange county oc # # # # # #

    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007

    We protect and share more than 35 million specimens and artifacts, the largest natural and cultural history collection in the western United States. But we also explore the nature and culture that surrounds us today, both in L.A. and the world.

    Hours

    • Sun 9:30a - 5p
    • Mon 9:30a - 5p
    • Tue 9:30a - 5p*
    • Wed 9:30a - 5p
    • Thu 9:30a - 5p
    • Fri 9:30a - 5p
    • Sat 9:30a - 5p

    Closed the first Tuesday of every month. Also closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $18
    Senior $14
    Student $14
    Child $7

    Free Museum Admission Daily For: California PreK–12 teachers with ID, Active or retired United States military with ID, CA EBT cardholders with ID, USC Students and Faculty with ID, Children 2 and under.

    Free Hours for LA County Residents: L.A. County residents receive free Museum Admission 3-5 pm Monday through Friday. Free L.A. County Resident tickets are available from 3-5pm Monday through Friday at any museum ticketing desk.

    Parking

    NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM’S CAR PARK $15 FLAT RATE
    All NHM visitors can now park in the NHM Car Park, hours from 9:15 am–6 pm, located on Bill Robertson Lane, just south of Exposition Boulevard. Ins and outs parking is not available. We have a limited number of ADA spots available for guests with visible ADA placards. The museum has 40 new free charging stations for electric vehicles. ADDITIONAL PARKING: BLUE STRUCTURE PARKING LOT $15 FLAT RATE FOR CARS BEFORE 5 PM, RATES START AT $18 AFTER 5 PM
    Payment for this lot can be made at the automated pay stations with exact cash, Mastercard, or Visa. The entrance to the Blue Structure is on Figueroa Street at 39th Street. From there, it is just a short walk to NHM.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Dinosaur Hall
    • Becoming Los Angeles
    • Nature Garden
    • Age of Mammals
    • P-22
    • Dino Lab
    • African and North American Mammal Hall
    • Gem and Mineral Hall
    • Nature Lab

    Temporary Exhibits

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 LA downtown nonprofit non profit non-profit 501(c)(3) Dinosaur Hall north american mammals african mammals diorama gems gem hall becoming LA los angeles urban jungle # dinosaurs fossils prehistoric marine reptiles bones los angeles p-22 griffith park gem stones 1922 # free admission

    411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91105

    We protect and share more than 35 million specimens and artifacts, the largest natural and cultural history collection in the western United States. But we also explore the nature and culture that surrounds us today, both in L.A. and the world.

    Hours

    • Sun 12p - 5p
    • Mon 12p - 5p
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu 12p - 5p
    • Fri 12p - 7p
    • Sat 12p - 7p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult Admission $20
    Senior Admission $15
    Child Admission Free
    Student Admission Free

    Free Admission: Holders of the EBT card (1 household per card), Active military personnel (valid ID is required), Museum colleagues (business card or staff badge is required), Visitors who are legally blind, Caregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities. Please select “Other Eligible Free Admission.”
    Admission is free for all visitors the first Friday of every month from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Unless otherwise stated, events are free with admission and no reservations are required.

    Parking

    The Museum’s parking lot is free of charge, and there is limited free parking on adjacent streets. There is a limited number of bike racks on our property.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • European Painting and Sculpture
    • American Painting and Sculpture
    • South and South East Asian Painting and Sculpture
    • Prints, Drawings, and Photographs

    Temporary Exhibits

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    411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91105 us los angeles la nonprofit art museum # # # # free admission

    3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    Along with its predecessor institution, the Newport Harbor Art Museum, OCMA has an established reputation as an innovative art museum with a history of actively discovering and engaging with living artists at pivotal points in their careers. Since its inception, OCMA’s commitment to artists and audiences has been at the core of its activities, presenting the voices and work of influential artists and creative thinkers through innovative and ground-breaking exhibitions and programs.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 6p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 11a - 6p
    • Thu 11a - 6p
    • Fri 11a - 6p
    • Sat 11a - 6p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    Located on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus in Costa Mesa, California, OCMA is within walking distance from South Coast Plaza and is easily accessible by public transportation, car, and bike. Like many cultural institutions, OCMA does not own or operate a parking garage.

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    93333 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA 92626 orange county oc # 13 thirteen women California Biennial Fred Eversley Clara Rojas Barbara Kruger # modern art living artists contemporary art surealism architecture # free admission

    6060 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA, 90036

    30th Anniversary!

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue 10a - 5p
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (18-62) $21
    Adult + Vault (18-62) $48
    Child (4-11) $12
    Child + Vault (4-11) $24
    Youth (12-17) $13
    Youth + Vault (12-17) $40
    Senior (62+) $19
    Senior + Vault (62+) $46

    The Vault exhibit: 250+ of the Rarest Vehicles Ever Assembled, Hidden Beneath the Museum

    Parking

    Enjoy the convenience of onsite parking at the museum, where your first 15 minutes are on us! For visitors with disabilities, designated parking is thoughtfully provided on Level P1. Additionally, our commitment to sustainability shines through with three EV charging ports for electric vehicles, conveniently situated on the south side of Level P1. Access our parking garage easily via the entrance on Fairfax Avenue.

    Garage Open Daily 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Overnight Parking is Prohibited.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • The Vault: Presented by Hagerty ⚚
    • Rob and Melani Walton Discovery Center
    • Forza Motorsport Racing Simulator
    • GM's Marvelous Motorama
    • The Cars of Film and Television
    • Best in the Low: Lowrider Icons of the Street and Show

      Temporary Exhibits

    • We Are Porsche
      April 2023 - July 7, 2024
    • Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape
      March 30 - Nov 2024
    • Splendor and Speed: Treasures of the Petersen
      May 2023 - Oct 6, 2024
    • Corvettes in Competition: Racing America's Sports Car
      May 2023 - Aug 28, 2024
    • Around the World on Two Wheels
      March 2023 - March 2025
    • Hollywood Customs: Modified for the Movies
      Closes Jan 19, 2025
    • How We Roll: The Ever Evolving Automotive Tire
      Oct 2023 - Sep 1, 2024

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    5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma, CA 91701

    he Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts is organized as a not-for-profit, public benefit corporation. The mission of which is to perpetuate excellence in craftsmanship, encourage artists and make available to the public the treasure house the Maloofs lovingly created.
    The Mission of SAMFAC is to honor and further the legacy of Sam and Alfreda Maloof.

    Hours

    • Sun Closed
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu Closed
    • Fri 10a - 4p
    • Sat 10a - 4p

    Gates open at 9:45a.
    Jacobs Education Gallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 12p - 2p.

    Admission Tickets

    Garden Free
    Jacobs Education Gallery Free
    Maloof Home and Collection $27

    Parking

    Free parking onsite.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • ⚚ Maloof Home and Collection - Tour

    Temporary Exhibits

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    5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma, CA 91701 los angeles california Rancho Cucamonga nonprofit art museum wood working craftmanship midcentuy modern garden free admission

    2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

    Hours

    • Sun 9a - 5p
    • Mon 9a - 5p
    • Tue 9a - 5p
    • Wed 9a - 5p
    • Thu 9a - 5p
    • Fri 9a - 5p
    • Sat 9a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (12+) $74
    Child (3-11) $64

    These prices are for their single-day, any day tickets. See their website for multi-day and value-day prices.

    Parking

    Parking is free in the lot in front of the Zoo. Additional free parking is available throughout Balboa Park.
    For your convenience, the Zoo is offering additional free parking at the Inspiration Point parking lot (located at Park Blvd. and Presidents Way, just 5 minutes south of the Zoo). Ride our FREE SHUTTLE directly to the Zoo entrance from the Inspiration Point parking lot at Presidents Way. Our shuttle will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily beginning December 26 through January 1.

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    2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Balboa Park nonprofit non profit non-profit 501(c)(3) zoo # # # leopard anaconda babirusa birds bonobo condor camel capybara cheetah elephants alligator insetcs fossa tortoise gelada giraffe gorilla grizzly bear baboon harpy eagle hippo jaguar king cobra klipspringer koala komodo dragon kookaburra lemur lion viper meerkat monkey ibex okapi otter penguin polar bear pigmy hippopotamus rattlesnake snake red panda reindeer rhinoceros serval takin tapir tasmanian devil turtle two-toed sloth monkey zebra #

    15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

    Hours

    • Sun 9a - 5p
    • Mon 9a - 5p
    • Tue 9a - 5p
    • Wed 9a - 5p
    • Thu 9a - 5p
    • Fri 9a - 5p
    • Sat 9a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (12+) $74
    Child (3-11) $64

    These prices are for their single-day, any day tickets. See their website for multi-day and value-day prices.

    Parking

    General parking (automobiles and motorcycles): $20 per vehicle. RV parking: starting at $38. Preferred parking: starting at $38. First come, first served; there are no in and out privileges.

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    15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027-7017 nonprofit non profit non-profit 501(c)(3) zoo # # # stork rhinos antelope oryx bald eagle bighorn sheep owl butterfly condor camel cheetah coati crowned cane dik dik duiker vulture elephant flamingo giraffe gorilla rhino hamerkop heron hornbill kangaroo wallaby lion morikeet magpie goose meerkat muntjac deer nile lechwe okapi ostrich pelican pheasant pink pigeon platypus red river hog fruit bat #

    1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    The Museum’s collection of the arts of Asia, Europe, and the Americas includes paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, ceramics, glass, jades, bronzes, lacquer, and textiles. The broad areas in which SBMA holds a significant number of works of exceptional quality include international antiquities from China, India, Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Near East and 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century art from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Particular strengths of the collection are 19th- and 20th-century American and European art, contemporary American painting, photography, and the arts of Asia, especially China.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 11a - 5p
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 8p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    Closed at 4 pm: February 10
    Closed February 24
    Open at 12 pm: February 25
    Closed at 2 pm: New Year's Eve
    Closed Holidays: Juneteenth (6/19), Independence Day (7/4), Veterans Day (11/11), Thanksgiving Day (11/23), Christmas Eve (12/24), Christmas Day (12/25), and New Year’s Day (1/1).

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $10
    Child (6-17) $6
    Child (under 6) Free
    Senior (65+) $6
    Active Military & Families (w/ military ID) $6
    SB County Student* (w/ card and ID) Free
    SB County Teacher* (w/ card and ID) Free
    Bank of America Museum of Us*** (w/ card and ID) Free

    Free Thursday Evenings (5p 8p)
    *Santa Barbara County students (K – college) with current ID/proof of local and Santa Barbara County teachers (K – 12th grade) with current ID receive free General Admission.
    ***Bank of America Museums on Us – Visitors who present an active Bank of America(r), Merrill(r) (formerly Merrill Lynch(r)) or Bank of America Private Bank(r) (formerly U.S. Trust(r)) branded debit or credit card - physical or electronic/digital card - and a valid photo ID shall receive one free general admission to the Museum on the first full weekend of each month (Saturday and Sunday). Additional guests must purchase tickets separately.

    Parking

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Highlights of East Asian Art
    • Portrait of Mexico Today
    • Highlights of South and Southeast Asian Art, Himalayas
    • Highlights of American and European Art

      Temporary Exhibits

    • Janna Ireland: True Story Index
      Feb 11 - Jun 2, 2024
    • Serenity and Revolution
      Feb 25- May 26, 2024

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    european art south southeast asian art portraits mexico east asian art

    2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology. Newly renovated in 2018, the Museum boasts state-of-the-art interactive exhibits for all ages, paired with the Central Coast’s only planetarium, on 17 acres of oak woodland along Mission Creek. Guests learn about the Santa Barbara region’s unique and diverse natural history and then go outside to explore nature in the Museum Backyard. Museum education programs serve all ages to promote scientific literacy and instill a passion for nature and learning.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon 10a - 5p
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 10a - 5p
    • Thu 10a - 5p
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult (18-64) $19
    Senior (65+) $17
    Teen (13-17) $17
    Child (2-12) $14
    Child (under 2) Free

    Parking

    Free auto parking in Museum lot / Free bike parking at Chad the Blue Whale (12 spaces) and MacVeagh House (6 spaces)

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Sukinanik'oy Garden of Chumash Plants
    • Across the Creek
    • Santa Barbara Gallery
    • Blue Whale Skeleton
    • Chumash Life
    • Bird Hall
    • Earth & Marine Science
    • Space Science
    • Mammal Hall
    • Palmer Observatory
    • Dive In: Our Changing Channel
    • Gladwin Planetarium
    • Shark Cove & Intertidal wonders
    • Prehistoric Forest
    • Wet Deck
    • Minerals
    • Museum Backyard & Nature Club House

      Temporary Exhibits

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    astronomy space james webb space telescope dinosaurs prehistoric forest minerals planetariummammal hall palmer observatory bird hallearth and marine science pygmy mammoth skeleton chumash life native american gallery blue whale skeleton

    1350 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

    The Santa Monica History Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve and share the history of the Santa Monica Bay Area for generations to come.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu 2p - 5p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission $5
    Child (-17) Free
    Senior (65+) Free
    Student Free
    Active Duty Military/ Veteran Free
    SNAP/EBT cardholders Free

    SMHM is a Museums For All partner museum.

    Parking

    A public parking garage is available on 7th Street next to the museum as well as metered street parking. Bike racks are available immediately adjacent to the museum.

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    2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

    The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue 12p - 5p
    • Wed 12p - 5p
    • Thu 12p - 5p
    • Fri 12p - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Admission Tickets

    General $12
    Senior $9
    Full-Time Student w/ ID $9
    Child (12+) $9
    Child (2-12) $7

    Free to all on Thursdays.

    Parking

    Free onsite parking.

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America
    • Discovery Center
    • Noah's Ark

      Temporary Exhibits

    • Common Ground
      Now - Jan 5, 2025
    • The American Library by Yinka Shonibare
      Sep 1, 2024

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

    2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049 cultural center # cultural center skirball long angeles jewish heritage # free admission

    46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101

    An integral part of the University of Southern California, the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring encounters with the art, history and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity.

    Hours

    • Sun 11a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed 11a - 5p
    • Thu 11a - 5p
    • Fri 11a - 5p
    • Sat 11a - 5p

    USC Pacific Asia Museum is closed on the following holidays: 4th of July, Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day (Museum closes at 3 p.m.), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day
    *Holiday hours and closures are only applicable to normal operating days, Wednesday through Sunday. Should these holidays fall on a Monday or Tuesday, USC Pacific Asia Museum will not be open.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission $15
    Senior (65+) $7
    Full-Time Student w/ ID $7
    Child (17 and under) Free

    Free for all Museum Members, USC faculty, staff, and students with current ID
    Free for all Visitors the Second Sunday of the Month
    Pay What You Wish Every Thursday

    Parking

    Exhibits

      Ongoing Exhibits

    • Crossroads: Exploring the Silk Road
    • A Momentous Moment in Time of Passage and Landing

      Temporary Exhibits

    • Kultura Ng Pilipinas: Nostalgia and Connection in Diaspora
      May 1, 2024

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

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    10808 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90230

    The Wende is an art museum, cultural center, and archive of the Cold War that preserves history and brings it to life through exhibitions, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 5p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu Closed
    • Fri 10a - 5p
    • Sat 10a - 5p

    Wednesday and Thursday open for school tours only.

    Admission Tickets

    General Admission Free

    Parking

    Free parking is available in the city lots adjacent to the museum. EV charging stations are available nearby at the Veterans Memorial Building (4117 Overland Blvd.) and Senior Center (4095 Overland Blvd.).

    Exhibits

      Temporary Exhibits

    • Visions of Transcendence: Creating Space in East and West
      Nov 11, 2023 - Sep 15, 2024

    ⚚ - exhibition has a fee separate from general admission

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    610 LAIRPORT ST, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

    Welcome to the Automobile Driving Museum, one of Southern California’s premier destinations for car enthusiasts where museum visitors experience a wide range of vehicles from years gone by. The Museum is committed to the preservation and maintenance of these cherished age-old automobiles for generations to come.

    Hours

    • Sun 10a - 4p
    • Mon Closed
    • Tue Closed
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu Closed
    • Fri 10a - 4p
    • Sat 10a - 4p

    Admission Tickets

    Adult $15
    Child (11-17) $5
    Senior $10

    Admission is Suggested Donations.

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