Museums

Grammy Museum

Los Angeles- Features hands-on music exhibits, like the Sonic Playground, and iconic artist artifacts and memorabilia. Sensory Friendly days available.Read More

Academy Museum

Los Angeles- Provides immersive and engaging exhibitions highlighting the history and future of moviemaking. Drop-in Workshops for Families and Family Matinees offered. Read More

American Military History Museum

South El Monte – An outdoor museum dedicated to preserving our nation’s military history. See over 170 military vehicles and military equipment on display. Read More

Autry Museum of the American West

Los Angeles – Located in Griffith Park, the Autry offers an array of exhibits sharing the stories of the American West. Films on the lawn, weekend museum tours, and special events offered all year. Read More

Getty Center & Getty Villa

Los Angeles – The Getty Center showcases art from the Middle Ages to today and offers birds-eye views of Los Angeles. The Getty Villa displays ancient Greek and Roman art in a recreated Roman country home. Read More

International Printing Museum

Carson – See one of the largest working collections of antique printing machines in the world. Visitors can experience the history of the printed word and letterpress through guided tours, demonstrations, and family-friendly events throughout the year. Read More

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

Los Angeles – The La Brea Tar Pits is the world’s only consistently-active, urban Ice Age excavation site. Visitors can watch excavators unearth remains right outside the park then watch fossils be prepared, researched, and put on display. Read More

Laguna Art Museum

Laguna Beach – Tour the current exhibitions and join in drop-in art-making in the education space: STUDIO/LAB, a space for exploration and play for all ages. Read More

Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum

Long Beach – View a collection of 100+ items, vintage LBFD tools, equipment, and vehicles, including a 1955 Cadillac ambulance. Open the second Saturday of every month and every Wednesday morning.
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Los Angeles County Fire Museum

Bellflower – See 40+ antique fire engines, steamers, and artifacts dating back to the 1800s. Their large collection of rigs include apparatus from the hand drawn, horse drawn, and early 20th century to the modern era. Read More

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Los Angeles – LACMA features ancient to contemporary artwork from across the globe. Sign up your kids (under 17) for NexGenLA, a free membership for LA County kids and teens. Members can visit for free anytime and bring in one guest for free too! Read More

Los Angeles Fire Department Museum

Hollywood & San Pedro – See firefighting equipment dating back to the early 1900s and artifacts from some of the most famous fires in the area. Read More

Los Angeles Police Museum

Los Angeles – Explore the history of LAPD, with armored cars, radios, uniforms, badges, plus interactive programs. Read More

Marconi Automotive Museum

Tustin – Home to a collection of over 100 vehicles including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, muscle cars, race, cars, motorcycles, memorabilia, and the Batmobile. Read More

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Long Beach – Dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art exhibits, the museum offers docent-led tours and special events. Read More

Museum of Making Music

Carlsbad – Learn about the accomplishments and impact of the people who make, sell, and use musical instruments and products through unique exhibitions, vibrant and varied live music performances, and innovative educational programs. The galleries showcase familiar audio and clips and feature lots of hands-on opportunities to pick up and play a variety of instruments. Read More