Bowers Museum of Cultural Art    (Map)
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, California 92706
(714) 567-3600

The museum features indigenous fine art of the Americas, Pacific Rim and Africa.  It recently added an exhibit called Terra Cotta Warriors:  Guardians of China's First Emperor.  It also features a Kidseum, an 11,000 square foot museum designed for children and families.

Japanese American National Museum  (Map)
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
(213) 625-0414, fax: (213) 625-1770

The museum tells the story of Japanese Americans – their history, culture, customs and heritage.   It helps all people to explore the importance of cultural diversity.  Educational programs are available. 

2500 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
 (714) 542-2823

Over 100 Interactive “fun” exhibits which explain math, science and technology in  ways that kids and adults can understand them.  To learn more about programs for teachers, parents and kids, click here – Programs.

J. Paul Getty Museum   (Map)
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300

Internationally recognized museum focusing on the visual arts.  Website lets viewers see online exhibits.   The Getty Museum offers special programs for families with children – Family Activities.  Trips to the Getty Center  are available on Long Beach Transit System's - Museum Express.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County   (Map)
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (213) 763-DINO

View exhibits showing African and North American mammals in their natural habitat, the dinosaur exhibit including a cast of the complete skeleton of a Mamenchisaurus, the largest-necked dinosaur ever discovered.  View exhibits of birds and marine life, minerals and gems, learn about ancient Latin America, etc.   For information on school and other educational tours, click here - Education  

Huntington Library            (Map)
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 405-2100

The Huntington is a research and educational center set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over 14,000 different species of plants. The Library offers an educational program and tours for schools.  To learn more, click here - Education.  Trips to the Huntington Library are available on Long Beach Transit System's - Museum Express.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art          (Map)
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-857-6000 (general information)
323-857-0098 (TDD) 

Exhibits of over 110,000 works of art spanning from ancient times to the present.  Exhibits include painting, textiles, sculpture, lithographs, film, music etc.  The museum offers educational programs for kids and families – e.g., Summer Art Camp, Studio Art Classes for Kids and Teens, etc.  It also provides school tours and materials for teachers-  Education Program .  Trips to the Museum of Art are available on Long Beach Transit System's - Museum Express.

600 State Drive 
Exposition Park 
Los Angeles, CA 90037 
(213) 744-7432

Works by 20th-century African-American artists and contemporary works of the African diaspora are the backbone of this museum's permanent collection. Its exhibits document the African-American experience from Emancipation and Reconstruction through the 20th century, especially as expressed by artists in California and elsewhere in the West. Special musical, as well as educational and cultural events are offered the first Sunday of every month.

Chinese-American Museum            (Map)
425 North Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles,  CA  90012
(213) 626-5240

Exhibits show the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans to our society.  Class and self-guided tours are available.

Page Museum – La Brea Tar Pits                (Map)
5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles,  CA 90036
(323) 934-7243 

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.  Visitors can also observe archeologists at work in the Tar Pit.  School visit information, teacher resources and a listing of educational programs can be found on the web site. - Education

Southwest Museum of the American Indian     (Map)
234 Museum Drive  
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 221-2164
Fax  (323) 224-8223 

Exhibits of artifacts which present the history, art, dances, music, lifestyles of American Indians.

The Library contains galleries of photos and artifacts depicting the life of Ronald Regan, archives and research materials on his years as president of the United States.  The plane used by President and Mrs. Regan on their flights throughout the world, Air Force One, is displayed on the Library grounds.  Trips to the Regan Library are available on Long Beach Transit System's - Museum Express.

6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles,  CA 90036
9323) 930-2277 

Explore the story of the automobile over the past century and its impact on American culture.  See exhibits of classic cars.  Be sure to look at the special programs and activities for kids – Kids Corner. 

Museum of Tolerance          (Map)
Simon Wiesenthal Plaza
9786 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 553-8403 

High tech, hands-on experiential museum that focuses on two central themes through unique interactive exhibits: the dynamics of racism and prejudice in America and the history of the Holocaust.   The Museum offers an educational program for youth – Youth Education. 

Los Angeles Maritime Museum            (Map)
Berth 84  - Foot of 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731 
(310) 548-7618 
Fax: (310) 832-6537 

Exhibits on the maritime history of California – e.g., the story of commercial fishing, undersea diving, ships, sailors, etc. 

Live Steamers Railroad Museum        (Map)
5202 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, California 90027
(323) 661-8958 

Non-profit museum dedicated to educating people in railroad history and lore, and to further the avocation of live steam, gas-mechanical and electronic railroad technology.   Every Sunday from 11 Am to 3 PM volunteers operate 7½" gauge model trains for the public, free of charge. 

Planes of Fame Air Museum         (Map)
Chino Airport
7000 Merrill Ave # 17
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 597-3722  

Exhibits of historical aircraft, and stories of men and women devoted to flight.  The museum collection spans the history of manned flight from the Chanute Hang Glider of 1896 to the space age   Educational programs are offered.  For  information, click here - Education  Trips to Air Museum are available on Long Beach Transit System's - Museum Express.

Children's Museum at La Habra          (Map)
301 S. Euclid Street
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 905-9793 
Fax: (562) 905-9698 

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. 

California Science Center         (Map)
Exposition Park
700 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623 

The California Science Center in Exposition Park offers exhibits presented in interactive worlds. Through hands-on experiences in our galleries, visitors learn about human inventions and innovations, the life processes of living things and more. For information on the Center’s educational programs, click here – Education. 

Museum of Flying          (Map)
2772 Donald Douglas Loop North 
Santa Monica, CA 90405 
(310) 392-8822 

Exhibits of planes and stories of the men and women who make aviation history. The museum features one of the largest collections of World War II fighter aircraft in the United States.   Special educational programs are available - Education 

UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History       (Map)
UCLA – North Campus
Los Angeles CA 90095-1549
Phone: 310/825-4361
Fax: 310/206-7007 

The Museum explores art and material culture.  Collections comprise more than 150,000 ethnographic and 600,000 archaeological objects representing prehistoric, historic, and contemporary cultures of Africa, Native and Latin America, and Asia and the Pacific.