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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Spider Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15 through Dec. 1 (closed Thanksgiving). An autumn tradition, the Spider Pavilion offers a one-of-a-kind look at the amazing world of...
09/15/2019 - 12/01/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Lion Guard Exhibit
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28-Jan. 5. Inspired by the hit Disney Junior TV series, this exhibit takes young fans and their families on a unique...
09/28/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness 3D Film
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m., 2 p.m. Oct. 4-Dec. 31. Created by Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmakers Andrew Young and Susan Todd, this big-screen documentary will surprise and...
10/04/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
MathAlive! Exhibition
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-Jan. 5 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This highly interactive exhibition lets museum-goers experience math - in action! Immersive...
10/04/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Egypt's Lost Cities Exhibition
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5-April 12 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Do you know the legends of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus? These two bustling...
10/05/2019 - 04/12/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Natural History of Horror Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct 10-April 12. "It's alive!" Early experiments in animal electricity and the excavation of King Tut’s tomb are among the scientific discoveries...
10/10/2019 - 04/12/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Castle Builder: Build Your Kingdom
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-Jan. 27. Kids can learn how to be the master of their castle, but building one and finding out run it...
10/12/2019 - 01/27/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Circus Vargas
Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 9; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Nov. 3, 10; 7 p.m. Nov....
11/01/2019 - 11/11/2019: 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks' Holiday Ice Rink
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA3-9 p.m. Mon.–Thur.; 3-10 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Nov. 7- Feb. 2. Get ready to skate The Lakes this...
11/07/2019 - 02/02/2020: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards Exhibit
L.A. Central Library, L.A., CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 8-Jan. 26. The exhibit “Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards”,...
11/08/2019 - 01/26/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CAHours vary, Nov. 8-Jan. 6. "The Happiest Place on Earth" becomes "The Merriest Place on Earth" during the holiday season. At Disneyland, guests can catch...
11/08/2019 - 01/06/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Santa HQ At The Lakewood Mall
Lakewood Mall, Lakewood, CAVarious times Nov. 9-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 28). Kids can stop by the mall and get their photo with Santa as well as enjoy other...
11/08/2019 - 12/24/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Santa HQ At The Oaks
The Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 8-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 28). The holidays are way beyond okay at...
11/08/2019 - 12/24/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
ICE At Santa Monica
ICE At Santa Monica Rink, Santa Monica, CA2-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1-Jan. 20. Chill out by the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica's...
11/10/2019 - 01/20/2020: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm