Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Santa Monica.
Cooper Regional History Museum
Local history in an old fruit exchange. Regional & cultural history museum in a converted 1930's Art Moderne fruit exchange building.
217 E A St, Upland, CA 91786, United States
RailGiants Train Museum
Train museum with real locomotives. Open the second weekend of each month, this museum on train history features locomotives on display.
1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
American Museum of Ceramic Art / AMOCA
Exhibitions & classes devoted to clay. Dedicated solely to ceramic art, the museum hosts exhibitions & offers classes in its clay center.
399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
Planes of Fame Air Museum
Aviation exhibits to educate & inspire. Aviation museum featuring a collection of aircraft & memorabilia, plus a youth education center.
14998 Cal Aero Dr, Chino, CA 91710, United States
William S Hart Museum
Spanish-style mansion filled with art. Former home of the famed silent-film actor featuring Western art & collectibles; guided tours only.
24151 Newhall Ave, Newhall, CA 91321
Hermosa Beach Museum
Historical society & heritage museum. Historical society featuring a quaint museum devoted to local heritage, with archival photos & more.
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, United States
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Navy warship with kid-friendly tours. Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.
250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
Museum West Pavilion
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Point Vicente Interpretive Center
Park with exhibits & whale-watching. Natural & local culture exhibits in the visitor center of a waterfront park with whale-watching.
31501 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Los Angeles Police Museum
Exhibits on the history of the LAPD. Exhibiting the history of the LAPD, with armored cars, radios & badges, plus interactive programs.
6045 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Space Shuttle Endeavour
Visit this great place for kids and families!
700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Medieval Torture Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
6757 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States
Old Town Irvine
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Irvine, CA 92618, United States
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center (main entrance)
Estuary exhibits & interactive displays. Spacious education center features estuary history exhibits & interactive displays, Tuesday-Sunday.
2301 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
Heroes Hall Museum
Veterans' museum with free entry. Free museum & education center with exhibits & programs celebrating Orange County veterans.
88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Susanna Bixby Bryant Museum and Botanic Garden
Visit this great place for kids and families!
5700 Susanna Bryant Dr, Yorba Linda, CA 92887, United States
Bowers Museum
Global art, lectures & a restaurant. Mission Revival-style museum for global art (permanent & temporary), lectures & an eatery, Tangata.
2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Skirball Cultural Center
Modern Jewish museum with many events. This contemporary facility offers Jewish historical exhibits & a range of courses, readings & talks.
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049, United States
Balboa Island Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
210 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662, United States
Hollywood Wax Museum
Museum containing waxwork celebrities. Famous Hollywood faces are cast out of wax at this museum with late-night hours.
6767 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States
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