Attending LAcon V is a golden opportunity to see some amazing museums, botanical gardens and historic landmarks in the Southern California region. The following is a guide to what the area has to offer. (With thanks to Eric Gerds, Lisa Murway, Lynn Boston Baden, Sherri Benoun, Lea Farr, and the SCIFI Board of Directors.)
Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu CA 90265
310-456-8432
1930 Spanish-Colonial Revival-style house. Chumash Indian artifacts and history of Malibu from 1542 to the present. The Adamson House gardens and grounds are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
- Adamson House Tour: The historic Adamson House docent-led public tours are on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., with the last tour starting at 2 p.m. Entrance to the house is only available with a guided tour. There are no self-guided tours inside the home.
- Adamson House Garden Tour: Guided Garden Tours are at 10:00 am every Friday, and include an Adamson House tour. Guided tours are first-come-first-served, with no set tour times, and run approximately every 45 minutes. Reservations are required for groups of 7 or more, and must be made 30 days in advance. Admission: Adults: $7, 6–17 years: $2, 5-years and under: free. (cash only for all tour fees)
- Malibu Lagoon Museum: The Malibu Lagoon Museum is open to visitors Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission is free. (as of September 2025)
Albinger Archaeological Museum
113 E. Main St., Ventura CA 93001
805-648-5823
This site was once the home to five different cultures spanning 3,500 years of history. Learn about the Chumash Indians, Chinese immigrants and others who resided on the site, as well as the archaeological digs uncovered in 1974.
Accessibility/special needs can be discussed by calling 805-658-4726 or through the California Relay Service.
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat & Sun (as of September 2025)
Anaheim Heritage Center Archives & Reading Room
241 S Anaheim Blvd (at Broadway), Anaheim CA 92805
(714) 765-6453
The collection focuses on the history of Anaheim and its environs, beginning with the American Indians and the early explorers, including Spanish and Mexican land grants, and extends to Disneyland, the Anaheim Angels, Edison Field and the Convention Center, as well as present and proposed land developments. It also contains material on San Francisco in the 1850’s and Los Angeles County prior to 1889 when Anaheim was a part of that county.
Hours: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Mon-Fri (as of September 2025)
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
2040 N. Santa Fe Ave, Vista CA 92083
760-941-1791
“The museum’s collections focus on the period from 1849-1950 and extensively covers agriculture, construction and early industrial trades. Exhibits include blacksmith & wheelwright shops, country kitchen & parlor, steam & gas industrial power units, gristmill & sawmill and farm equipment from horse drawn through modern row crop equipment.”
All of their docents and demonstrators are volunteers. During non-event days their exhibits are mostly static and certain buildings may not be open due to volunteer availability. If you are interested in a specific exhibit, please check the exhibit page for more detailed operating hours. Their FAQ states they have demonstrators on Saturday, and Weavers & Spinners on Thursday.
The museum holds classes in clock & watch repair and history. The museum also hosts classes in Blacksmithing, Glass Arts, Pottery and Broom Making with the 55 Acre Project.
Admission: amount not listed on website.
Hours: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Wed-Sun (as of September 2025)
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, off of Shoreline Dr. (about 19 miles from Anaheim Convention Center)
562-590-3100 (9 am – 4:30 pm PST)
Reservations required Weekends and Holidays. There may be a wait time due to attendance – they enforce an occupancy limit.
Admission: $44.95, children (3-11) $34.95, seniors (62+) $41.95. Children 2 and younger: free. VIP Experience, Harbor Cruise, Whale Watching and Animal Encounters available for an additional charge.
Hours: Open 9 am-6 pm daily (as of September 2025)
The Arboretum of Los Angeles County
301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia CA 91007.
Just south of I-210, across from Santa Anita Race Track.
626-821-3222
“The LA County Botanic Garden is a rich historical site that includes Native American, Rancho Period, and late 19th century treasures… since 1936 movie and television locations have embraced Baldwin Lake as a stand-in for swamps, lakes, rivers and even South Pacific lagoons.” In addition to botanical gardens, the Arboretum has Tram Tours ($8), historical buildings including the old Santa Anita train depot, a café and lake.
Admission: Adult (13 – 61) = $18, Senior (62+) = $14, Students (with ID) = $14, Child (3 – 12) = $8, Children (2 and under) = Free.
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily (Last Entry 4:30 pm) (as of September 2025)
ASU Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum
919 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90015
Hour-long tours are available for ASU FIDM Museum exhibitions as well as “behind the scenes” of Museum storage. Tours must be booked with at least two weeks’ notice and are conducted Monday–Saturday by appointment only. The fee for tours is $20 per person with a minimum charge of $200.
Admission is Free. The Museum is only open when exhibitions are on view and is closed at all other times. During exhibitions, the museum hours are: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue – Wed, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Thu, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Fri – Sat, closed Sun & Mon. (as of September 2025)
Autry Museum of Western Heritage
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles CA 90027-1462
323-667-2000
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo. Theater, education, and conservation center, research library, and store.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and strollers are available to borrow. Assistive listening devices are available for programs taking place in the Autry Theater; please call (323) 495-4252 for inquiries or to make arrangements. To help people on the autism spectrum prepare for their visit, we have created Social Stories guides with photos and descriptions. Although Social Stories are typically used and created for people with autism, these guides can serve any visitor who wants to know what to expect. Access the museum’s Social Stories here.
Sensory Support Kits are available for visitors who may benefit from tools to help manage sensory input. Each kit includes noise-canceling headphones, fidget/stress toys, sunglasses, and a weighted blanket. These kits are available to borrow free of charge at the Visitor Services desk. For more information, please call 323.495.4376.
Service Animal Policy: The Autry Museum is committed to welcoming a wide and diverse audience, including those assisted by trained service animals. The Autry Museum allows service dogs in all public areas of the museum.
Admission: Adult (13 – 61) = $19, Senior (62+) = $14, Students (with ID) = $14, Young Adult (13 – 18) = $14, Child (3 – 12) = $8, Children (2 and under) = Free.
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tue–Fri, 10:00 am – 5:00 Sat–Sun (as of September 2025)
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main St., Santa Ana CA 92706-2731
714-567-3600
Pre-Columbian art from Mexico, Central and South America, Native American art and artifacts, and California paintings and art are the core of the permanent collection.
Accessibility: All areas of the Bowers Museum are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs may be requested at the time of your visit from the security officer at the Museum’s entrance. Complimentary admission will be given to caregivers who are accompanying a visitor with accessibility needs.
Admission: Adults = $18, Seniors (62+) and Students (12+) = $15, children under 12 free. Special tickets for some exhibits.
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tue–Sun (as of September 2025)
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro CA 90731 (about 37 miles from Anaheim Convention Center)
310-548-7562
The main Exhibit Hall is currently closed, and will reopen Spring 2026
Exhibits on tide-pool animals, whales, and other marine life; “Touch Tank” interactive displays, and slide presentations.
Admission: Free, suggested donation $7 adults, $3 kids and seniors. Groups are asked to make reservations. Cabrillo Beach parking $9 per car.
Hours: Open Tue-Fri 12 noon-5 pm, Weekends 10 am-5 pm, closed Monday. School tours are conducted Tue-Fri at 10 and 11am (as of September 2025)
California African-American Museum
600 State Dr., Exposition Park, Los Angeles CA 90037
213-744-7432
“CAAM’s permanent collection consists of over 5,000 objects ranging from the 1800s to the present. It encompasses paintings, photographs, film, sculpture, historical documents, and artifacts, and it spans nineteenth-century landscape paintings to modern artworks to contemporary mixed-media reflections on cultural and political events. CAAM’s deepest holdings include art made or connected to African Americans in California and the western United States. However, the Museum also has significant works of contemporary art from the African diaspora), as well as traditional African art from Western, Central, and Sub-Saharan Africa. “
Accessibility: All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. CAAM, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation or other auxiliary aids and/or services to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the program or activity you wish to attend. To request accommodation, or for any other needs, please contact iDesk@caamuseum.org or 213.744.2084.
Admission: Free. Some special programs may require a fee.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue–Sat, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sun, closed Mon except MLK Day (as of September 2025)
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles CA 90037.
323-724-3623 (323-SCIENCE)
Hands-on and user-friendly exhibits and attractions. Wheelchair accessible. Food services on site.
Accessibilityhttps://californiasciencecenter.org/visit/accessibility-services-amenities: All spaces in the California Science Center are wheelchair accessible. All levels are accessible by elevator or stairs. If you have questions about accessibility that are not answered on the link above, please call us at (213) 744-2019, or stop by the Information Desk just inside the main entrance.
Admission: Free to permanent exhibit galleries. (IMAX movies and special exhibitions cost extra, call or check website for prices.) Parking $20 per car, $42 for bus or oversize vehicles. Parking rates subject to change on Coliseum event days.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily (as of September 2025)
The Cheech (Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture)
3581 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
“Dedicated to showcasing Chicana/o/x art, honoring and exploring its continued social, cultural, and political impact, it’s the first cultural center of its kind. It is a space for continued exhibition, scholarship, and dialogue of Chicano art’s deep roots in the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s to its contemporary and evolving response to current social conditions and global artistic movements. The 61,420-square-foot center houses hundreds of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures by artists including Patssi Valdez, Sandy Rodriguez, Carlos Almaraz, Frank Romero, and Gilbert “Magú” Luján.”
Admission: Adults = $15.95, Seniors (65+)/Educator/College Student = $10.95 (ID required), Children (13-17) = $10.95, Children (12 and under) = free
Hours; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wed – Sat, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Sun (as of September 2025)
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada, Flintridge, CA 91011. Near the intersection of the I-210 and 2 freeways.
818-949-4200
Lots of plants. Various classes, lectures, walks, workshops and symposia are held throughout the year. The electric passenger train is open daily from 9am–1pm on weekdays and 9am–4pm on weekends unless otherwise noted on our home page. Riders must be at least 30” tall. Passenger train tickets are limited. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at Guest Services on the day of your ride. Advance tickets are required for all non-members. Tickets can be purchased on their website. Please note that Descanso Gardens is cashless.
Admission: Adults = $18, Seniors (65+) = $14, Students with ID = $14, Children (3-12) = $8, Children 2 and under = free
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (as of September 2025)
Discovery Science Center, Orange County
2500 N Main St, Santa Ana CA 92705
714-542-2823
“Both children and adults will have fun interacting with nearly 100 hands-on exhibits. Featured exhibits include: Dino Quest, Artemis Adventures, Discovery Cube Sea Lab, Bed of Nails, The Raceway, Helicopter Theater Tours, Organic Waste Lab, You Be The Goalie, Rainforest Adventure.”
Admission: Adults (ages 15 – 61) = $25, Seniors (62+) = $22, Children (14 years and under) = $22. $10 for an all-day parking pass on-site.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (as of September 2025)
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Rd. (at Yorba Linda Blvd.), Fullerton CA
714-278-3579
“26-acre botanical garden… four major collections: Cultivated, Woodlands, Mediterranean and Desert Collections. Highlights include Southern California native vegetation, Rare Fruit Grove, historic citrus and avocados, Channel Islands Garden, an extensive Cycad Collection, Palm Grove, Community Gardens, Children’s Garden and more.” Please Note: The Arboretum does not have a source of potable water. Please bring your own drinking water in sufficient quantities.
Admission: Donation of $5.00 per person encouraged.
Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily (as of September 2025)
Fullerton Museum Center
301 N Pomona Ave (at Wilshire), Fullerton CA 92832
714-738-6545
Museum Galleries currently closed for renovations, check website to see when they open.
“The Leo Fender Gallery at the Fullerton Museum Center has drawn visitors from around the world to marvel at the inventive genius behind the world’s most popular musical instruments. Rotating exhibits have focused on advertising, patent schematics, electric basses, and unique instruments and custom guitars from Fender and G&L Musical Instruments. The museum center is dedicated to developing and presenting the best in multi-disciplinary exhibitions and educational programs in the areas of history, science and art.”
Admission: Adults = $10, Children (5-18) $5, Children (4 and under) = free.
Hours: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Thu (as of September 2025)
Fullerton Train Museum
200 East Santa Fe Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 (house tracks at east end of Fullerton Train Station)
714-278-0648
“The current collection consists of three historically significant preserved cabooses, representing the three transcontinental railroads that served Southern California from the roaring twenties through 1989 when “crummies” were removed from the nation’s freight trains; two 1940s Union Pacific lounge cars in period décor and a 1951 fully restored Santa Fe streamlined sleeping car.”
Admission: Free.
Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon the first and third Saturdays of each month (as of September 2025)
Gamble House
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena CA 91103-3593
626-793-3334
This is a Greene and Greene mansion built in 1908 in Pasadena for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. This National Historic Landmark house is built with American Arts and Crafts movement all-peg construction, and features exotic woodwork and original furniture. Tours of the Gamble House are guided, with the exception of occasional self-guided touring days that are listed under Events. Tour times vary; please check tour availability on website. Advance ticketing recommended.
- 1 hour docent-guided tour – Adult = $20.00, Student = $17.00, Senior = $17.00, Child (13-18) = $15.00, Child (under 12) = free
- 1 hour docent-guided Masked tour – Adult = $20.00, Student = $17.00, Senior = $17.00, Child (13-18) = $15.00, Child (under 12) = free (wearing surgical masks, not costumes)
- 2 ½ hour “Behind the Velvet Ropes” docent-led tour – Adult = $60
- 2 hour “Fire and Light” tour led by glass artist John Hamm – Adult = $60
- 3 hour “Details and Joinery” tour led by master cabinetmaker Jim Ipekjian – Adult = $100
Hours: The Gamble House and Bookstore are open Tuesdays, and Thursdays-Sundays. They are closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. Walk-up tickets are sold in the Bookstore based on availability. The Bookstore is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on touring days.
Garden Grove Historical Society
12174 Euclid St., P.O. Box 4297, Garden Grove CA 92842-4297.
714-530-8871 call ahead, their website does not list hours
Has the press that Stan Woolston used to publish the 1950 Fan Directory. Several of the city’s oldest homes and commercial buildings dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s have been relocated here. “The Stanley Ranch Museum is a two-acre property containing the Ware-Stanley House, the Walt Disney Studio Garage, the Garden Grove Post Office, a replica of the original Garden Grove Fire Station and various other buildings.”
Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tue & Fri according to Yelp, some reviews stated they do tours on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 1:30-3:00pm, with donation (as of September 2025)
The Getty Museum of Art
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1000, Los Angeles CA 90049-1687.
310-440-7300
Art lovers, this place is for you. The permanent collection includes Greek and Roman antiquities, pre-20th century European paintings and sculpture, old master drawings, and more. “The mission of the J. Paul Getty Museum is to delight, inspire, and educate a diverse public through the collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of works of art of the highest quality.”
Accessibility: The Getty Center is ADA accessible to all visitors.
Admission: Admission to the Getty Center is free, and requires a timed-entry reservation. Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm; $10 after 6pm. Saturdays after 6pm, parking is free.
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm Tue – Fri, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Sat, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm Sun (as of September 2025)
Grier Musser Museum
403 S. Bonnie Brae St., Los Angeles CA 90057.
213-413-1814
The Grier Musser Museum is a beautifully restored Queen Anne house. Throughout the year the museum features special holiday exhibits.
Admission: Adults = $10, Seniors & Students = $7, Children = $5. They only accept cash. No credit cards.
Hours: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Wed – Sat, Reservations are necessary. Please call 3 to 4 days prior to your desired date to make one. No Same Day Reservations Available. (as of September 2025)
Griffith Observatory
2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles CA 90027
(213) 473-0800
- Samuel Oschin Planetarium – “Travel to the farthest reaches of the universe and into the microscopic building blocks of life.” Show tickets may be purchased only at the Observatory and only for that day’s shows. No online, phone, or advanced purchases are possible. Adults (13-54) = $10, Seniors (55+) = $8, Students & Teachers (must show ID) = $8, Children (5-12) = $6, Children (4 and under) = free.
- The Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater – Shorter films, seating is generally provided on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis. “All Space Considered,” the third Thursday of each month, the Observatory presents this free inside look at the most talked-about subjects in astronomy, space science, and space exploration.
- Ahmanson Hall of the Sky – “reveals how the Sun and Moon interact with Earth to shape the way our planet works. Solar Telescope Instruments (Coelostat) on clear days, each of three telescopes provides a different real-time view of our sun, including sunspots, solar flares, and spectra.”
Lots of exhibits, including a Tesla Coil, and a 2.46-gigapixel astronomical image made from telescope data processed and custom-made for Griffith Observatory.
Admission: Free. Website states “The building and grounds are accessible for all visitors.“
Hours: 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm Tue – Fri, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Sat – Sun, closed Mon (as of September 2025)
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana CA 92704
714-540-0404
This is a natural and cultural history museum “dedicated to preserving, promoting and restoring the heritage of Orange County and the surrounding region.” Buildings from the 1890s, working blacksmith shop, citrus groves, gardens, a Victorian gazebo, and a fountain.
Accessibility: HMOC has limited accessibility based on the buildings and terrain. If you have specific concerns or questions you can reach out to them at Info@HeritageMuseumOC.org
Admission: $10 general admission, $5 for children 12 and under
Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Select Sundays 11am-3pm. Closed Mon-Sat. Group tours available by appointment. (as of September 2025)
Heritage Square Museum Village
3800 Homer St., Highland Park. Off the Pasadena Freeway at Ave. 43.
323-222-3319
Eight restored Los Angeles Victorians on 10 acres of parkland.
Accessibility: Heritage Square Museum welcomes visitors who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs. However, travel over long stretches of gravel is necessary to access all the structures on the property. In addition, only three buildings (Perry House, Palms Depot, and Colonial Drugstore) have ramps; all other structures on the tour have stairs. If you have any questions, please call them at (323) 222-3319.
Admission: Interior guided tours at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and noon Sat & Sun; tickets are $16 per person and must be reserved in advance. Exploring the grounds – no interior access. Adults = $7, children (6-12) $5. Children under 6 free.
Hours: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Sat & Sun (as of September 2025)
Hollywood Heritage Museum (aka Hollywood Studio Museum)
2100 N Highland Ave., Hollywood CA 90078
323-874-2276
Lasky-DeMille barn where first feature-length movie was shot in 1913. “Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille’s office exists, furnished with selected personal DeMille belongings, and where countless movies were filmed and studio staff worked and played.”
Admission: $15, Children (under 12) free. Free parking until 3 pm.
Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Sat & Sun, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm first Thursday of the month (as of September 2025)
Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex
1100 W. Clark Ave, Burbank CA 91506. In George Izay Park
818-841-6333
History of Lockheed exhibit, Disney and NBC studios exhibits, camera college, antique cars, 1887 Victorian house and 19th century era rooms.
Hours: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sat & Sun (as of September 2025)
Huntington Library, Art Collections, And Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino CA 91108
626-405-2100
The Botanical Gardens include Japanese gardens with a tea house, a Shakespeare garden, jungle and rose gardens, and a unique desert representation. The Art Collection includes works of British painters, French decorative arts, rare books and manuscripts, and furniture and decorative arts by Charles and Henry Greene.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wed – Mon, closed Tues (as of September 2025)
Tea at the tea house costs extra:
- Hours: Open Tue-Fri, 12 noon-4:30 pm, Sat-Sun 10:30 am-4:30 pm.
- Admission, Mon – Thu: Adults = $29, Seniors (65+) = $24, Military with ID = $24, College Students with ID = $36, Students with ID (12-18) = $24, Children (4-11) = $13, Children 3 and under = free
- Admission, Fri – Sun, Holidays and Peak Season: Adults = $34, Seniors (65+) = $28, Military with ID = $28, College Students with ID = $36, Students with ID (12-18) = $28, Children (4-11) = $15, Children 3 and under = free
International Printing Museum
315 E. Torrance Blvd., Carson, CA 90745
310-515-7166
Printing presses from Chinese block printing through Gutenburg to today. Guided Tours are offered upon arrival
Admission: Adults = $12, Seniors & Students = $10, Children (3 and under) = free.
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm most Sat, Tue – Fri by reservation only (as of September 2025)
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90012
213-625-0414
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL LATE 2026. Located in the first Japanese Buddhist temple built in Los Angeles. “The over 150,000 objects that comprise the JANM permanent collection chronicle the Japanese American experience in its entirety from early immigration to the present. Artifacts related to early immigration to the United States at the turn of the 20th century, early life in Japanese American communities, and the World War II incarceration experience and military service are strengths of the collection.” (as of September 2025)
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103626-449-9144
626-449-9144
“Kidspace features more than 40 hands-on exhibits for children ages 1-10. Outdoor spaces invite children to climb into a giant hawk’s nest, splash and play in our naturalistic water features, bring out their inner musician, and get physical with rockets and giant levers.” Indoor spaces include a visible active beehive, Imagination Workshop, a giant tunnel, and challenging climbing towers.
Admission: Kidspace does not accept cash, tickets can be purchased on the website.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue – Sun (as of September 2025)
Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA)
5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90036
323-936-7141
Gallery is on second floor. Traditional and contemporary Korean art, ranging from Korea’s dynastic to modern periods.
Admission: Free. Free parking at back of building, entrance on Dunsmuir Ave.
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Sat Closed Sundays and Holidays (including Korean holidays such as Liberation Day, August 15). (as of September 2025)
La Habra Children’s Museum
301 S Euclid St, La Habra CA 90631
562-383-4236
“The Mission of the Children’s Museum at La Habra is to encourage enthusiasm about learning in a hands-on environment that opens the world to even the youngest child. 12,500 square feet of interactive exhibits cover educational themes from science, history, humanities and everyday life.” They have a nature exhibit, wooden model train sets, a small carousel, OCTA bus children can “drive”, dinosaur fossil dig station, motorcycle to sit on, costumes for dress-up, kid friendly farm scene from the early 1920s, with a pretend farm house, barn, tractor shed, chicken coop, bee hive. Exhibits are mostly geared to toddlers and small children.
Admission: Adults = $12, Seniors (60+) = $10, Children (2-17) = $12, Children (under 2 years) = free.
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tue – Fri, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sun, Closed Mondays and Holidays. (as of September 2025)
Lomita Railroad Museum
2137 West 250th St. (at Woodward Ave.), Lomita CA 90717
310-326-6255
Vintage trains and architecture.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Fri – Sun (as of September 2025)
Los Angeles County Fire Museum
16400 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
562-325-3069
Antique Fire Department apparatus and memorabilia. More than forty fire engines dating back to the 1860s. Additionally, uniforms, badges, helmets, photographs and many other artifacts are being resurrected and preserved as examples of the County fire service.
Admission: $5 general admission, Children (12 and under) = Free
Hours: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Wed – Sat (as of September 2025)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90036.
323-857-6000
“LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of more than 150,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population.”
LACMA collections encompass African Art, American Art, Art of the Ancient Americas, Art of the Middle East: Ancient, Art of the Middle East: Islamic and Contemporary, Art of the Pacific, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, Costume and Textiles, Decorative Arts and Design, Egyptian Art, European Painting, European Sculpture, Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art, Japanese Art, Korean Art, Latin American Art, Modern Art, Photography, Prints and Drawings, Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies, South and Southeast Asian Art.
Some docent public tours of large-scale art, installations, and some exhibits/events are free and require an RSVP. Others are fee-based and require a ticket.
Accessibility: If you still have questions after reading this page, please contact the Ticket Office when visiting LACMA, email them at publicinfo@lacma.org, or call them at 323 857-6010, Mondays through Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Admission: LA County Residents (valid ID required): Adults= $23, Seniors (65+) = $19, Students (18+ with ID) = $19, Visitor with Disability = $19, Children (17 and under) = free.
Admission: All Others: Adults= $28, Seniors (65+) = $24, Students (18+ with ID) = $24, Visitor with Disability = $24, Youth (13-17) = $13, Child (12-3) = $13, Child (2 and under) = free.
Hours: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Mon & Tue, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Thu, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Fri, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat & Sun, closed Wed (as of September 2025)
Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
323.937.4230
“The unique Craft and Folk Art Museum of Los Angeles explores how craft, folk art and design are woven into everyone’s life. Via exhibits and educational programs, the museum celebrates cultural expression through the objects people use in everyday living.”
Admission: Adults= $9, Seniors (65+) and Students = $7, Child (12 and under) = free
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Wed – Sun, closed Mon & Tue (as of September 2025)
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
600 Sampson Way, Berth 84, Foot of 6th St., San Pedro CA 90731.
310-548-7618
Vessels, exhibits, models, paintings, and memorabilia of maritime life from other eras to the present. Museum has several large ship models, and recreations of the flying bridge on the heavy cruiser USS LOS ANGELES (CA-135) and living spaces aboard the submarine USS LOS ANGELES (SSN-688), plus a library of ship registers, logs, and other maritime records. Tours, lectures, special events (e.g., Maritime Festival), and participatory exhibits. Tours in English and Spanish available by appointment. Museum is ADA accessible.
Admission: Adults= $5, Seniors (65+) = $3, Child (12 and under) = free
Hours: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Wed – Sun, last entry at 4:30 pm, closed Mon & Tue (as of September 2025)
Los Angeles Zoo
Griffith Park
5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles CA 90027-1498
323-644-6400
At the junction of Ventura (134) and Golden State (I-5) freeways. (about 36 miles from Anaheim Convention Center)
133 acres, home to 1,700 animals representing 270 species.
Admission: $27 adults, children (2-12) $22, seniors (65+) $24.
Hours: 10 am-5 pm every day. Please note the Los Angeles Zoo starts putting animals in for the night at 4 pm. Last entry to the zoo is at 3:45 pm. (as of September 2025)
March Field Museum
22550 Van Buren Blvd March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA 92518-2400
951-902-5949
Yelp and TripAdvisor show reviews for recent visits. The museum is a mix of indoor and outdoor aircraft displays, flying memorabilia and vintage planes such as a Flying Banana, a Flying Boxcar, and a Blackbird. No website available.
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue – Sun, closed Mon (as of September 2025)
Marconi Automotive Museum
1302 Industrial Dr, Tustin CA 92780
714-258-3001
Historic, exotic, and classic cars. “The Marconi is located in the heart of Orange County and was voted SoCal’s favorite museum! We are home to an eclectic mix of over 100 vehicles consisting of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, muscle cars, race cars, motorcycles and memorabilia. Our race cars were driven by some of the greatest drivers in history such as Mario Andretti, Michael Schumacher, Aryton Senna, Nigel Mansell and more.”
Admission: Adults= $20, Seniors = $15, Military = $15, First Responder = $15, Law Enforcement = $15, Student = $10, Child (13 and under) = free.
Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm most Tue – Sat, closed Mon & Sun. Check Event Calendar for additional closed dates. (as of September 2025)
Military Vehicle Museum
1918 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte CA 91733
626-442-1776
Approximately 180 American and foreign Jeeps, trucks, tanks, and cannons.
Admission: Adults= $5, Veterans & Seniors = $4, Juniors (10 – 16) = $3, Child (5 – 9) = $1, Child (4 and under) = free.
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Fri – Sun, closed Mon – Sun. Closed on rainy days. (as of September 2025)
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
MOCA Grand Avenue (main galleries), 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles CA 90012;
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles CA 90013;
213-621-2766
“…home to one of the country’s finest collections of American and European art created since 1940. MOCA currently holds approximately 5,000 objects in all visual media, ranging from masterpieces of abstract expressionism and pop art to recent works by young and emerging artists.”
Admission: MOCA Grand Avenue – General admission = Free. The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA – General admission = Free, Special exhibitions: Adults= $18, Students & Seniors = $10, Child (and under 12) = Free.
Hours: MOCA Grand Avenue, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue & Wed, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Thu, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Fri, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun, closed Mon (as of September 2025)
Museum of Flying
3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-398-2500
“Located at one of the oldest continually operating Airports in the United States, the Museum of Flying presents the rich history of aviation as it relates to Southern California with an emphasis on the Douglas Aircraft Company that called the Santa Monica Airport home for more than 40 years.” World War II aircraft and historical exhibits including 1924 Douglas World Cruiser New Orleans.
Admission: Adults= $10, Students & Seniors = $8, Child (3 – 12) = $6, Child (2 and under) = free.
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Thu – Sun, closed Mon – Wed. (as of September 2025)
Museum of Neon Art (MONA)
216 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204
818-696-2149
Historic neon signs and devices and contemporary fine art in electric media. “The Museum of Neon Art encourages learning, curiosity and expression through the preservation, collection and interpretation of neon, electric and kinetic art. Neon is a gateway between scientific principles and artistic expression. Neon illumination integrates electrical technology, creative design, and fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry.”
Admission: Adults= $10, Seniors (65+) = $8, Glendale Residents (with ID) = $5, Veterans (with ID) = Free, Child (12 and under) = Free
Hours: 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm Thu – Sat, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Sun, closed Mon – Wed (as of September 2025)
Museum of Tolerance
9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90035
310-772-2505
Exhibits include the Social Lab and Anne Frank. ” Rather than a traditional museum of artifacts, the Museum of Tolerance was designed as an interactive space to inspire action. Its mission is to educate against prejudice, promote diversity, and prevent hatred and genocide. By engaging visitors’ hearts and minds, putting a spotlight on discrimination challenges all to assume personal responsibility for positive change.”
Admission: Adults= $16, Seniors (62+) = $13, Students (with ID) = $12, Youth (5-18) = $12, Child (4 and under) = Free
Hours: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon – Thu (last ticket sold at ~1:00 pm), 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sun (last ticket sold at ~3:00 pm), closed Fri & Sat (as of September 2025)
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
241 S Anaheim Blvd (at Broadway), Anaheim CA 92805
(714) 765-6450
Muzeo is a local museum where people gather to share culture, make art and lift up their community.
Accessibility: Special viewing hours for seniors, people with sensory processing disorders and special needs, or vulnerable groups are available from 10:00 to 11:00am on weekdays. Email info@muzeo.org to reserve space.
Admission: (ages 14+) = $10, Anaheim Residents = $8, Seniors = $7, Youth (4-13) = $7, Child (3 and under) = Free
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Wed – Sun (as of September 2025)
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Bl., Los Angeles CA 90007. Near La Brea Tar Pits
213-763-DINO (763-3466)
“…dioramas of African and American mammals, rare dinosaurs and fossils, marine animals, Native American and Pre-Columbian cultures, and historical artifacts from California and Southwest history, as well as early Hollywood memorabilia. The exquisite Gem & Mineral Hall features the largest collection of gold in the United States. The kid-friendly Discovery Center welcomes children and families with hands-on, interactive education. Children can make fossil rubbings, dig for fossils, observe live animals such as snakes, fish and lizards and touch animal pelts. The accompanying Insect Zoo, the largest in the West, presents live insects from around the world.”
Accessibility: Some exhibits including films, puppet shows, Living Collections and Spider Pavillion are an addition charge
Admission: Adults = $18, Seniors = $14, Students = $14, Child = $7, Child (2 and under) = Free
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. Closed the first Tuesday of every month. (as of September 2025)
Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Bl., Yorba Linda CA 92886
714-993-5075
Nine-acre grounds include main gallery, original birthplace home, the Oval Office, Marine One, and the East Room.
Admission: Adults = $16, Seniors (62+) = $12, College Students (with ID) = $10, Retired Military = $10, Active Military (with ID) = Free, Youth (12-17) = $10, Child (5-11) = $6, Child (4 and under) = Free
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. (as of September 2025)
Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91105-1825
626-449-6840
Renaissance to mid-20th century art. The wonderful permanent collection includes paintings by Matisse, Rembrandt, Renoir, van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso and Raphael; sculpture by Rodin, and bronzes by Degas.
Accessibility: If you have special needs that are not addressed on this page, please contact the Security Department at 626.449.6840 ext 4900.
Throughout 2025, they are undergoing a major exterior improvement project that necessitates the closure of the Sculpture Garden for part of the year and the temporary relocation of their café.
Admission: Adults = $20, Seniors (62+) = $15, College Students (with ID) = Free, Youth/Child (18 and under) = Free
Hours: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Thu, 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm Fri & Sat, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Sun & Mon, closed Tue & Wed. (as of September 2025)
Olivas Adobe
4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura CA 93003
805-644-4346, 805-658-4728
Two-story Monterey-style adobe, rancho era exhibits, rose garden. 6 1/2 acres. “Olivas built the adobe home in 1837, and expanded it in 1849 to two stories, making it the only such building in the area. He and his wife and their 21 children lived here until 1899. It later became Max Fleischmann’s hunting lodge (of yeast and margarine fame). After his death, his foundation donated the land and the house to the City of Ventura.”
Admission: Adults = $5, Seniors = $13, Child = Free
Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Sun. (as of September 2025)
Ontario Museum of History and Art
225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario CA 91762
909-395-2510
Exhibits on agriculture, manufacturing, and aviation. “The Ontario Museum of History & Art preserves, interprets and celebrates the history and cultural heritage of Ontario and the surrounding area.”
Admission is free.
Hours: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Thu-Fri, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat & Sun. Closed Mon – Wed (as of September 2025)
Pasadena Museum of History
(formerly known as Pasadena Historical Society)
470 W Walnut St., Pasadena CA 91103-3594
626-577-1660
Fenyes Mansion, Pasadena History Museum, and Finnish Folk Art Museum. “two-acre campus features period buildings by noted architects Robert Farquhar, Sylvanus Marston and Frederick Roherig…”” The Museum’s extensive artifact collection includes textiles, ceramics, furnishings, and other three-dimensional materials, while its top-notch art collection includes paintings from well-known plein air painters such as Benjamin Chambers Brown, Richard E. Miller, and Carl Oscar Borg. Spanning the years 1834 to the present, this is the largest and most comprehensive collection relating to the history of the west San Gabriel Valley.”
- Finnish Folk Art Museum is open on the 2nd Saturday of the month from Noon to 5:00 pm. Admission is FREE
- 1906 Fényes Mansion Tour – Selected Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays | 12:30 to 2:00 pm = $20
- Exhibits Adults = $9, Seniors = $7, College Students (with ID) = Free, Youth/Child (18 and under) = Free. Exhibits Hours: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Sat & Sun (as of September 2025)
Page Museum/La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles CA 90036 (Southeast corner of Hancock Park)
213-763-3466
“…the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world. Visitors can learn about Los Angeles as it was between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age, when animals such as saber-toothed cats and mammoths roamed the Los Angeles Basin. Through windows at the Page Museum Laboratory, visitors can watch bones being cleaned and repaired. Outside the Museum, in Hancock Park, life-size replicas of several extinct mammals are featured.”
Some exhibits including films, live shows, etc. are an additional charge.
Admission: Adults = $18, Seniors = $14, Students = $14, Child = $7, Child (2 and under) = Free
Hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm daily. Closed the first Tuesday of every month. (as of September 2025)
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Bl. (at Fairfax), Los Angeles CA 90036
323-930-CARS (930-2277)
Museum presents vintage cars and exhibits exploring the impact of the automobile on American life and culture. There is a new exhibit “The Vault, presented by Hagerty®, features more than 300 vehicles from around the world. Discover some of the most iconic and rare cars, motorcycles, from early legends to stunning modern supercars. You will see turn-of-the-twentieth-century cars, head-of-state vehicles, American classics, the personal rides of Hollywood legends, award-winning hot rods, cars that pushed the boundaries of innovation, and many other surprises.”
Admission: Adults = $21, Seniors (62+) = $19, Youth (12-17) = $13, Child (4-11) = $12, Child (3 and under) = Free
Admission plus Vault: Adults = $49, Seniors (62+) = $47, Youth (12-17) = $41, Child (4-11) = $24, Child (3 and under) = Free
If you are going with a group, the museum memberships could be more cost-effective.
Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day. (as of September 2025)
Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
“Showing a mix of solo, group, and permanent collection exhibitions featuring traditional and contemporary/modern art, the Riverside Art Museum has displayed the work of some of the best artists in the world, including Robert Williams, Takashi Murakami, Shag, Kathe Kollwitz, James Gurney, Marc Chagall, Millard Sheets, Shepard Fairey, Corita Kent, and Don O’Neill. Our current exhibitions highlight the works of local and regional artists, along with our talented members and aspiring high school students.”
Admission: Adults = $15.95, Seniors (65+)/Educator/College Student (ID required) = $10.95, Children (13-17) = $10.95, Children (12 and under) = free
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wed – Sat, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Sun (as of September 2025)
San Bernardino County Museum
2024 Orange Tree Ln., Redlands CA 92374-4560
909-798-8608
History of the development of Inland Southern California; paleontology; anthropology; art exhibits; various animal exhibits; various outdoor artifacts, citrus groves, and a cactus garden.
Accessibility: the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Admission: Adults = $10, Seniors (60+)/Military = $8, Youth (6-12) = $5, Children (5 and under) = Free
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue – Sun. (as of September 2025)
San Diego Museum of Us
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
619-239-2001
Anthropological museum. Artifacts, folk art, archaeological finds. “Exhibits at the Museum of Us encourage visitors to challenge their assumptions, share their perspectives, and experience what it means to be human in immersive and interactive ways.
From showing how the power of secrets can make us feel less alone, to helping visitors better understand the science, history, and experience of race in our country; our exhibits and programs present diverse stories that help define all of us.“
Accessibility: includes information on access, logistics and exhibit content guidance. Exhibits at the Museum of Us may contain content that is difficult or disturbing to some visitors.
Admission: Adults = $19.95, Seniors (62+)/Youth (6-17)/Military/Teachers/Students (ID required) = $16.95, Children (5 and under) = Free
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. (as of September 2025)
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, San Diego CA 92103
(about 95 miles from Anaheim Convention Center)
One of the most popular and well-known zoos in the world. If you are in the San Diego area, this is a must visit place! The animals are displayed in natural-habitat settings. Lots and lots of different animals, something for everyone. Also, plenty of exotic plant life landscaped throughout the zoo. Guided bus tours of the 100-acre grounds, aerial tram also.
Admission: $76, children (3-11) $66, children 2 and younger: free. Admission includes use of Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari Aerial Tram, and all regularly scheduled experiences (all subject to availability). Bus Tour deluxe admissions, Wildlife Adventures, Two-park (Zoo and Safari Park) tickets available. Some exhibits may be closed during inclement weather.
Call for hours. (Fall hours are 9am-6pm.) (as of September 2025)
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido CA 92027-7017
(about 83 miles from Anaheim Convention Center)
Five-mile monorail tour covers main attractions of 1,800-acre preserve. Some exhibits may be closed during inclement weather.
Admission: $76, children (3-11) $66, senior citizens (60+) $23.85. Children 2 and younger: free. Admission includes use of the Africa Tram and all regularly scheduled experiences (all subject to availability). Two-park (San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park) tickets available.
General parking (automobiles and motorcycles): $20 per vehicle. Oversized Vehicle parking: $55. Preferred parking: starting at $45. First come, first served; there are no in and out privileges.
Call for hours. (Fall hours are 9am-5pm.) (as of September 2025)
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana CA 92701 (about 7 miles from Anaheim Convention Center)
(714) 647-6575
Admission: $14 adults (13+), children (3-12) $11, seniors (60+) $11, Children under 3: free. AAA discount available. Ride tickets (train, Ferris wheel and carousel) extra.
Summer hours: 10am-4pm
Ride hours: Friday 11am – 2pm, weekend 11am – 4pm.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Rd., Santa Barbara CA
805-682-4711
Exhibits include an assembled skeleton of 72-foot blue whale, information about the Chumash and local plants, butterfly pavilion, a planetarium, dinosaurs, space lab, mammals, an observatory, outdoor learning spaces.
Accessibility: Most exhibits at the Museum are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, with the exception of Farrand Auditorium, Space Lab, and Gladwin Planetarium. Strollers are not allowed inside the Butterfly Pavilion. There is an ADA accessible map, information on sensory backpacks, carts, wheelchair loans, etc.
Admission: Adults = $19, Seniors (65+) = $17, Teen (13-17) = $17, Children (2-12) = $14, Children (under 2 years) = Free
Butterflies Alive! is a special exhibit that requires $3 tickets in addition to Museum admission.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. (as of September 2025)
Southern California Railway Museum
2201 S. ‘A’ Street, Perris CA 92570
951-943-3020
“The Southern California Railway Museum covers over 100 acres. The Museum is home to a vast collection of historical locomotives, railcars, trolleys, 3-foot gauge, model trains and so much more. The Museum hosts a number of events throughout the year. Train and Trolley operate every weekend; tickets are available in the Gift Store” and online. Exhibits cover the Harvey Girls, Pacific Electric, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Grizzly Flats, Electric Railways, Los Angeles Railway, Ventura County Railway, Santa Fe and other railroads.
- Guided Tours – Tuesday – Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM, Saturday by appointment only ($5/Person)
- Train & Trolley Rides – Saturdays & Sundays ($8-$13/Person for a hop-on, hop-off pass)
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue – Sun, Free Admission & Parking (as of September 2025)
S.S. Lane Victory Memorial Museum
Berth 52, 2400 Miner Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
310-519-9188
A National Historic Landmark, which is also a fully operational World War II Victory Ship. The SS Lane Victory has suspended its Cruise Schedule.
Admission: Adults = $15, Seniors (62+) = $10, Active US Military (with ID) = $10, Students (with ID) = $5, Junior (5-12) = $5, Children (4 and under) = Free
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wed & Sat. Parking is free and adjacent to the ship. (as of September 2025)
Stagecoach Inn Museum
51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park CA 91320
805-498-9441
Reconstructed 19th Century Monterey Style hotel. Originally built in 1876, “rooms at the Inn are decorated with antique furnishings and display all the awesome knick knacks that Victorians loved. The elegant dining room is set for dinner and the Innkeepers’ rooms upstairs are fitted out just as they would have been in 1876.” There is a replica one room schoolhouse, a carriage house and blacksmith shop, a Chumash village, Spanish adobe, and Newbury pioneer house. Exhibits include an extensive collection of replicated and archaeological artifacts of the Chumash – tools, intricate baskets, games, and everyday use items, as well as fossils unearthed in the Conejo Valley. Also the Kilbourne Collection of “Gramophones, Graphophones, Phonographs, Grafonolas, Victrolas, Amberolas, and various other items related to the beginnings of recorded music”.
Admission: Adults = $10, Child (5-12) = $5, Children (4 and under) = Free
Hours: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Wed & Sat. (as of September 2025)
Travel Town Transportation Museum
5200 W. Zoo Dr., Los Angeles CA 90027
At Griffith Park, near jct. of Ventura and Golden State freeways.
323-662-5874
Outdoor transportation museum with focus on Western U.S. rail history. Locomotives from 1860’s – 1950’s, passenger cars, freight cars and cabooses, as well as trolleys and motorcars.
Admission is free. Parking is available on the grounds. One can ride the scale train which circles the perimeter of the museum for a nominal charge. The Train Ride phone number is (323) 662-9678.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. (as of September 2025)
UCLA Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd. (at Westwood Blvd.), Westwood 90024
310-443-7000
From the outside it looks like an office building, but inside the permanent collection includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, van Gogh, Cassatt, Monet and da Vinci. Also, the museum houses the largest collection in the U.S. of Honore Daumier. There are lectures and films at the museum.
Admission is Free
Hours: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tue – Thu, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Fri, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat – Sun (as of September 2025)
Whittier Museum
6755 Newlin Ave., Whittier CA 90601
562-945-3871
Exhibits of life in early Whittier, California.
Admission is Free, but donations are happily accepted
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tue – Fri, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sat (as of September 2025)
This partial list is provided for your information. LAcon V does not endorse or recommend any particular museum.
