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The Ultimate LA Family Guide
Copyright © 2006-2012 The Teachtopia Network
Los Angeles Museums, Aquariums, Science Centers, and Planetariums
Museum based on the American West and Hollywood’s depiction of it.
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles (323) 667-2000
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 St., Northridge (818) 677-5601
The Bowers Museum and Kidseum Our Review
202 North Main St., Santa Ana (714) 567-3600
The California Science Center Our Review
This museum features the new Ecosystems exhibit with 11 habitats, an aquarium tunnel and 2,200 animals. The facility also has an IMAX theatre and is within Exposition Park adjacent to USC.
700 State Dr., Los Angeles (213) 744-7400
Changing exhibits of art that showcase the universal human experience.
5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 937-4230
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, delicious restaurants and live entertainment.
845 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles (213) 628-1274
Fowler Museum at UCLA Our Review
North Campus
Enter Campus at Westwood Blvd. and Sunset Plaza, Los Angeles (310) 825-4361
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.
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades (310) 440-7300
Newly renovated Observatory within Griffith Park.
2800 East Observatory Rd., Los Angeles
(213) 473-0800
Kidspace Children’s Museum Our Review
Wonderful nature-focused children’s museum with lots of outdoor play.
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-9144
La Habra Children’s Museum Our Review
Fantastic museum for kids with changing exhibits, a working carousel and a terrific dress up and stage area.
301 S. Euclid Street, La Habra (562) 905-9793
Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA
Many family-friendly activities. Sign up for the NexGen program and your child gets a free membership and can bring one adult for free too! Also check out the Boone Children’s Gallery.
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 857-6000
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Wax Museum
Highly interactive museum right in Hollywood. Dress-up, touch, pose with and pretend to be some of Hollywood’s brightest and most commemorated stars.
6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (323) 461-0534
Mission San Fernando Rey de España
Contains an incredible museum that teaches
California’s Mission history with hundreds of authentic artifacts. Public services are held each Sunday.
15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills (818) 361-0186
241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim (714) 956-8936
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles (213) 763-3466
An LAwithKids art museum favorite in the heart of Pasadena. There is a very pleasant Asian themed garden attached to the museum.
411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840
Great family festivals and a permanent exhibit for children focused on the Silk Road.
46 North Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 449-2742
Prehistoric animal museum surrounded by real tar pits.
5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
(323) 934-7243
Petersen Automotive Museum Our Review
Incredible collection of classic and celebrity automobiles.
6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax), Los Angeles (323) 964-6331
29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology
Over 142,000 fossils, most of which were collected by the students of The Webb Schools, where this museum is located.
1175 West Baseline Rd., Claremont (909) 624-2798
At the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
(310) 379-8117
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
Skirball Cultural Center Our Review
Wonderful permanent exhibit for children focused on Noah’s Ark.
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles (310) 440-4500
Treasure-filled museum that chronicles the history of the Conejo Valley.
51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park (805) 498-9441
Zimmer Children’s Museum Our Review
Water play, puppet theatre, an airplane an ambulance and family programs.
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 761-8989
Discovery Science Center
Harpist on Olvera Street
Central Garden at the Getty Center
La Brea Tar Pits
