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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Dinosaur Experience
Come walk among the dinosaurs! A T. rex and Triceratops come alive in
Dinosaur Encounters; real paleontologists are working on ancient fossils in the
Dino Lab; and there are huge dinosaur specimens on display on two levels.
213.763.DINO
Ages: All Ages
Time: 9:30am-5pm
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
www.nhm.org
THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
Take our journey through one of mankind's greatest achievements...The Automobile
Explore the evolution of the Automobile and its impact on our culture. Experience
the last 100 years of automotive history at our museum and here on our web site.
There is always something new to discover for the whole family.
www.petersen.org
SOUTHWESTERN MUSEUM
Kit and Kaboodle
Every third Saturday
12:00 - 5:00pm
FREE
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Dr., L.A.
Learn about Native American baskets and then make
a take-home treasure.
Ages 6 and older. Basket kits cost $6.99; museum
admission is free.
323-221-2164.
www.autrynationalcenter.org/pdfs/Fa
mily_Activities%20_SWM.pdf
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
213-744-7400 for show info.
Exposition Park
39th Street & Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) SCIENCE
(323) 724-3623
www.californiasciencecenter.org
Aquarium of the Pacific
Preschool Programs are designed
for young children to independently
explore marine life. Each class offers
hands-on animal touch time,
a craft project, story time, Aquarium
animal observation, a snack, and
activities relating to the topic.
Wednesday
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Autry National Center
Griffith Park Campus
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462
$9.00 for Adults
$5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+)
$5.00 Adult Students (18 and over with ID)
$3.00 for children (3-12)
Free for children under 3
323.667.2000
www.autrynationalcenter.org

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive San Pedro,
(310) 548-7562
Donation of $5 for adults and $1
for seniors/children
Hours 12 noon - 5 pm Tuesday - Friday
weekends from 10 am - 5 pm
www.cabrilloaq.org

The Getty Villa
Family Art Stops
Get up close and personal with a single work of
art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience
geared for families with children ages 5 and up.
Space is limited. Sign up at the Museum
Information Desk beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday (fall, winter, spring):
2:00 and 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday (summer): 2:00 and 2:30 p.m.
Sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.
www.getty.edu
Los Angeles Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Avenue,
Arcadia, CA, 91007.
Open daily from
9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
admission closes at 4:30 pm.
The Arboretum opens at 8:00 am for
members
Adults $7,Students and Seniors $5
Children Ages 5- 12   $2.50
Children Under 5   Free
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission
free on the third Tuesday of the month
(No tram on these days)
626-821-3222
www.arboretum.org
Travel Town Transportation Museum
5200 Zoo Dr. Los Angeles, CA
(323) 662-5874
The Travel Town Museum is located at
5200 Zoo Drive, at the northwest corner of
Los Angeles' Griffith Park.
Exit Forest Lawn Drive,
Ventura Freeway (134)
GRIFFITH PARK OBSERVATORY
General Information Line:
213-473-0800
L.A. City's "311"
Info Line: 866-4LACITY
888-TDD-2555
www.griffithobs.org
The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
Located in the heart of Los Angeles. Rancho La Brea is one of
the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having
the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age
plants and animals in the world. Visitors can learn about Los
Angeles as it was between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago,
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free with museum admission.
The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.934.7243;
www.tarpits.org
WILLIAM HART RANCH
A Day At The Ranch
Newhall
Less than an hour's drive from Los Angeles lies William
Hart Ranch.  It is the former home and ranch of William S.
Hart, silent film cowboy star and director. The Museum sits
atop a hill within a large park area. The Spanish colonial
Revival style mansion contains original furnishings, an
impressive collection of western art, mementos of early
Hollywood and Native American artifacts. In addition, there
is a furnished 1910 ranch house which is open for
unguided tours. For more information, please call (661)
254-4584 or email at i
nformation@hartmuseum.org.
www.hartmuseum.org
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Boulevard
Hey 3-5 year olds, this club’s for
you!  You and an adult can join us
for fun-filled learning from
10:15am - 11:15am on the
second Saturday of each month.  
Meet Amazing Live Animals!  Create take-home
crafts!  Relax to a critter story!  Play games
and learn songs about our animal friends!
No reservations necessary, all activities
are first-come, first-served.
www.nhm.com
Note:  This listing is a public posting.  We do not take
responsibility for the accuracy or validity of it's contents.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
and Museum is open 10:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. every day of the week, except
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day,
and New Year’s Day.
Admissions:
Ages 18–61: $12.00
Ages 62+: $9.00
Ages 11–17: $3.00
Under age 11: Free
Directions:
40 Presidential Drive,
Simi Valley, California 93065
800-410-8354
www.reaganlibrary.com
Skirball Cultural Center
Noah's Ark
Ongoing till September 2nd 2010
Inspired by the ancient flood story, the exhibit features a
floor-to-ceiling wooden ark, filled with whimsical animals, in
which families can play, build, climb, explore, and collaborate.
On weekends, informal performances occur throughout the day.
Walk-up visitors are welcome Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays. Advance, timed tickets are strongly recommended for
free Thursdays and on weekends.
310.440.4500
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Fri 12n-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-5pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
www.skirball.org
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 100
Los Angeles
The Museum is a unique cultural
institution  located on Museum Row
in Los Angeles, featuring hands-on
exhibits for children 0-8 to explore
BIG IDEAS in creative and inspiring
settings.
(323) 761-8989
www.zimmermuseum.org
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