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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Venerated – Persecuted – Forgotten: Victims of Nazism at FC Bayern Munich Exhibit
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Thur., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri. July 16-Sept. 30. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and the fabled European soccer team, FC Bayern...
07/16/2019 - 09/30/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
BAKERU: Transforming Spirits Exhibit
Japan House Los Angeles, Hollywood & Highland, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. July 17-Oct. 20. Venture into the supernatural world of Japanese folk traditions in this participatory exhibition. The...
07/17/2019 - 10/20/2019: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
John Enright Exhibit at Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 19-Oct. 30. John Enright's ocean-themed paintings are perfectly at home in the Aquarium of the Pacific. His vibrant artwork portrays a...
08/19/2019 - 10/30/2019: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen Exhibit
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6-March 8 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Immerse yourself in the world of the champion swimmer and movie star...
09/06/2019 - 03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resorts
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CATimes vary Sept. 6-Oct. 31. The Disneyland Resorts provide nearly two months of Halloween enchantments. Returning to Disneyland are such seasonal favorites as Haunted Mansion...
09/06/2019 - 10/31/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Hide and Seek: Art Meets Nature Exhibit
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CAFor the first time ever, the South Coast Botanic Garden and LACMA are collaborating on an installation. The Garden will be home to eight significant...
09/08/2019 - 12/29/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Nightmare Before Christmas at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Sept. 12-25. Tim Burton’s seasonal cinematic masterpiece gets a special engagement at the El Capitan....
09/12/2019 - 09/25/2019: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Bare Beachside Orchard Pop-Up
The Rose Room, Venice, CA9 a.m-5 p.m. Sept. 13-14, noon-5 p.m. Sept. 15. For three days only, Bare Snacks brings the beauty of autumn to L.A. with an apple...
09/13/2019 - 09/15/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13-Nov. 30. The Botanic Garden's annual autumnal adventure offers visitors the opportunity to prowl 87 acres in pursuit of hidden pumpkins...
09/13/2019 - 11/30/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Panana Night Market
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CAPanana Night Market is bringing the tradition of Asian Night Markets to Torrance, featuring over 100 vendors, live performances, games and more to bring families...
09/13/2019 - 09/15/2019: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Habitat Restoration
Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance, CAWould you like to help create, and learn, about different habitats? Help remove non-native plants and replace them with locally grown native plants, along with...
09/14/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Mommy & Me Class
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool, La Canada , CAFamilies with young children 18-30 months may join the free fun interactive class at this Mommy/Daddy & Me Class. Parents help engage their tots in...
09/14/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Touch-A-Truck Month at the Southern California Children’s Museum
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CA9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28. The Southern California Children's Museum isn't just hosting one Touch-A-Truck event this month but four Saturdays-worth of...
09/14/2019: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Charge Up LA!
LAFD’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, L.A., CAAs part of National Drive Electric Week, this festival celebrates the world of electric vehicles. Talk to EV owners about their experiences with an electric...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Child Passenger Safety Workshop and Check-Up
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CAThe Petersen Automotive Museum is partnering with SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. for this workshop that provides an introduction to child passenger safety. Participants will learn California traffic...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm