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Lost at Sea: The Explorations of Dr. Robert Ballard Exhibition
Battleship IOWA, San Pedro, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30-Dec. 31, 2019 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) Dive into the fascinating world of sea wreck explorations at the Battleship IOWA. This...
10/30/2018 - 12/31/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Legends of Los Angeles: Southern California Race Cars and Their Builders Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 30, 2019. In this exhibit, the Petersen Automotive Museum explores the stories of the region’s racing cars, builders and tracks....
11/10/2018 - 11/30/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mammoths and Mastodons at the La Brea Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, L.A.,9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21-Sept. 8. For years, the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits and Museum has been excavating and displaying incredible mammoths and mastodons;...
12/21/2018 - 09/08/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 5. The Natural History Museum is offering a unique trip to the Antarctic. This special exhibit, making its West Coast...
03/07/2019 - 01/05/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibit
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16-Jan. 5 (closed 11/28, 12/25, 1/1). See, hear, smell, and act like a dog! Through engaging and fun hands-on (paws-on?) exhibits,...
03/16/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Butterfly Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17-Sept. 2. Butterflies are in full flutter again at the Natural History Museum. The Pavilion will feature more flight space, more...
03/17/2019 - 09/02/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind Exhibit
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Yorba Linda, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. April 29-Jan. 12 (closed 11/28, 12/25, 1/1). The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is providing you...
04/29/2019 - 01/12/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 5-March 15. The pivotal role that cars have played in movies and video games will be spotlighted at the Petersen Automobile...
05/05/2019 - 03/15/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Museum of Dream Space
Beverly Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun. May 15-Sept. 30. Inspired by the mesmerizing work of Yayoi Kusama (best known for...
05/15/2019 - 09/30/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Upside Down House at the Museum of Illusions
Museum of 3D Illusions, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. June 7-Dec. 31. This Museum of Illusions' exhibit will have you looking at ordinary things in strange, unusual ways. The Upside Down...
05/15/2019 - 12/31/2019: 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fairies vs. Trolls at the South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15-Aug. 31. Fairies and trolls are returning to the Garden this summer, and they will be competing against each other in...
05/15/2019 - 08/31/2019: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tiny Beans Pop Up Kitten Lounge
Tiny Beans Pop Up Kitten Lounge, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAt this pop up kitten lounge, visitors can interact with and on-site adopt, kittens. The adoption need is urgent since approximately 10,000 kittens in the...
05/18/2019 - 09/01/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
The World of da Vinci Exhibition
Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24-Sept. 8. The incredibly inventive mind of Leonardo da Vinci is revealed in this one-of-a-kind exhibition. From astronomy to zoology, da...
05/24/2019 - 09/08/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
DC Superheroes: Discover Your Superpowers
Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25-Sept. 8. In this action-packed, interactive exhibit, kids can assist Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman save the city, tangle with villains,...
05/25/2019 - 09/08/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Science +You
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CAIn the Discovery Cube LA's new exhibit, children can play, explore, discover and learn about human health, nutrition and scientific tools. Hands-on roleplay will provide...
05/25/2019 - 09/30/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25-Sept. 8. When you step into this exhibit, you'll be stepping into the Wild Kratts' wild world. Join those intrepid animal...
05/25/2019 - 09/08/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Flutter: A Contemporary Art Experience
Flutter, L.A., CA12:30-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sun. June 1-Sept. 30. "Where Art and Happiness meet" is the motto for this pop-up, interactive art installation. It...
06/01/2019 - 09/30/2019: 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Tale Of The Lion King
California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CAtimes vary, June 6-Sept. 2. Experience a new Lion King adventure at California Adventure. The park is presenting an original story-theater production that imaginatively brings...
06/06/2019 - 09/02/2019: 2:45 pm - 8:30 pm
The Second Home Serpentine Pavilion
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A., CA11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Thur., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. through Nov. 24. What is that brightly colored, multi-hued 866-sq. ft. polygonal structure by the La Brea...
07/01/2019 - 11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Downtown Laguna, Laguna Beach, CAnoon-11:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. July 5-Sept. 1. This widely acclaimed juried fine arts show spotlights the work of 140 talented Southern Californian...
07/05/2019 - 08/31/2019: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Battleship IOWA Museum's Coral Sea Exhibit
Battleship IOWA Museum, San Pedro, California10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 7-Nov. 6. The Battleship IOWA Museum's new exhibition showcases the creative work of the creative mind of Los Angeles- and Japan-based...
07/06/2019 - 11/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pageant Of The Masters
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CA8:30-10 p.m. July 7-Aug. 31. One of the annual highlights of Laguna Beach's Festival of Arts, the Pageant of the Masters has been amazing audiences...
07/07/2019 - 08/31/2019: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition Documentary
California Science Center, L.A., CA1 p.m., 3 p.m. July 15-Sept. 2. This special giant-screen edition of Todd Douglas Miller’s critically acclaimed Apollo 11 documentary features a newly-discovered trove of...
07/15/2019 - 09/02/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm