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Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29-June 30. A combination of the cool and crazy, this eclectic exhibition highlights the work of more than 50 artists from...
09/29/2018 - 06/30/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
Incredible Predators 3D Movie at NHM
Natural History Museum, L.A., CAtimes vary Dec. 15-June 30 (closed Jan. 1). This film, the latest one to screen in the museum's 3D theater, takes an intimate look at...
12/15/2018 - 06/30/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 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
Imagination Dwells Here Exhibition
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CA9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Thur., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues., Fri.-Sat., 12:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 12-May 31. Imagination, as well as the Bob Baker Marionettes, will be...
01/12/2019 - 05/31/2019: 9:30 am - 4:30 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
Madame Tussauds Hollywood 90s Pop-Up Experience
Madame Tussaud’s Hollywood, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. April 22-May 31 Madame Tussauds Hollywood is going back to the ‘90s...
04/22/2019 - 05/31/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 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
California Butterfly Pavilion
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 11-Aug. 3. Experience the beauty of California butterflies in all their life stages with the native plants they depend on for...
05/11/2019 - 08/03/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 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
Valley Kids Consignment Sale
University Plaza, Northridge, CAYou'll find hundreds and hundreds of amazing new and gently-used items - everything you need for your kids (newborn through pre-teen) from clothes, shoes, and...
05/16/2019 - 06/15/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 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
Winter/Spring Morning Yoga Series
Center For The Arts Eagle Rock, Eagle Rock, CAJoin Mary Frances Spencer for a fun community Hatha Yoga class on Thursday mornings (8:30-9:30 a.m.). This class is a slow flow mix of gentle...
05/23/2019: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World Exhibit
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., Sun.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 14-Aug. 18. The Getty Center is one place where you can can find fantastic beasts. This...
05/23/2019: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Exhibit
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. March 31-Jan. 5. A Minnesota Chippewa, artist David Bradley has explored questions regarding identity, self-determination and the...
05/23/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Morphologizing
Manhattan Beach Art Center, Manhattan Beach, CA10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. May 3-June 16. Morphology frequently refers to scientific analysis used to understand objects in terms of their...
05/23/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm