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Los Angeles Museums, Aquariums, Science Centers, and Planetariums
LAwithKids.com has compiled the list of all major Museums within the Los Angeles Area.
While south of Los Angeles, in nearby Long Beach, this aquarium is the largest and simply the best Aquarium in Southern California. Multiple levels of fun and learning for children. The aquarium is also located nearby to the Queen Mary and other Long Beach Attractions.
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-3100
Located at Cal State University, Northridge. In their complex of Science buildings. Recommended for children of all ages, with shows throughout the year, including summer. They often have telescope viewing after the show.
8111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 (818) 677-5601
Large child-focused Science Center. Also has a IMAX theatre.
Within Exposition Park adjacent to USC. (University of Southern California)
700 State Dr Los Angeles, CA 90037 (213) 744-7400
A large hands-on Science center in Santa Ana. Right off the freeway and very close to Disneyland.
2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana (714) 542-2823
El Pueblo De Los Angeles (Olvera Street)
Great Place within Downtown Los Angeles to see our city’s Mexican Heritage. Several museums and restaurants.
845 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles (213) 680-2525
The Largest Art Collection on Display in Los Angeles. Very large complex perched on a mountain overlooking Los Angeles.
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles (310) 440-7300
The Smaller Antiquity Focused Getty. Site of the original Getty museum in Malibu, California.
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades (310) 440-7300
Newly renovated Observatory within Griffith Park.
2800 East Observatory Rd., Los Angeles (213) 473-0800
Wonderful nature-focused children’s museum with lots of outdoor play.
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-9144
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Many family-friendly activities. Sign up for the NexGen program and your child gets a free mebership and can bring one adult for free too! Also check out the Boone Children’s Gallery.
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 857-6000
The Museum of the American West (Gene Autry)
Museum based on the American West and Hollywood’s depiction of it.
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles (323) 667-2000
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles (213) 763-DINO
An LawithKids Art Museum favorite in the heart of Pasadena.
A very pleasant Asian themed garden attached to the museum.
411 W. Colorado Boulevard Pasadena (626) 449-6840
Dinosaur museum surrounded by real Tar Pits.
5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 934-PAGE (7243)
At the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier (310) 379-8117
Incredible collection of classic and celebrity automobiles.
6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax), Los Angeles (323) 964-6331
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Just a short drive up the scenic coast to an exciting museum that delights the
whole family.
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara (805) 682-4711
Children's Museum. run by the Jewish Federation, but open to all.
6505 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles (323) 761-8989