Experience guided tours of artifacts over one thousand years old. Also, user friendly computers help your journey through the center to be a time to remember.
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The Wild Life WayStation provides animal services for wild and exotic animals. This rescue shelter is home of animals from who are injured and scientific laboratories.
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IMAX – Whales
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Experience love and betrayal in Umberto Giordano’s most notable operas, Fedora.
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Orange County Performing Arts Center.
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Vandalism, sunlight, and pigeons, outdoor art is a victim of many things, but now the public arts division are fighting to preserve these still masterpieces.
Cat got your tounge? Learn about the sabertooth that hunted cavemen to the evolution of our cute and cuddly pets.
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Be transported to another culture with just a 5 minute walk from downtown LA – Chinatown!
Hollywood Theatre Row is a strip of thirteen independent small theatres all spanning two blocks on the Santa Monica Blvd.
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Housing the permanent works of Armand Hammer, the Armand Hammer Museum of UCLA offers a wide array of multi-cultural events.
Want to get your kid off the streets? Many kids raised in poverty, near drugs and gangs don’t have such wonderful opportunities such as City of Angels Ballet.
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In this day in age two developing careers can be very hard. Cash Baxter proves to be a natural renaissance man; an accomplished artist he manages to produce and direct for the stage as well.
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Layers and layers that were once garbage and fragments of visual posters, photography now made into art. Bert has a new take on art and archeology.
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Interested in the planet Mars? Experience Earth gaining new feats to visit our red neighbor.
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The west side of LA takes a chill peek into fun. Put on some razor sharp skates and break the ice at the Culver Ice Rink.
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Our 37th president now has his own library showing the public Nixon’s life and its ups and downs.
Interested how the Hollywood Bowl got started? Check out never seen before footage, photographs and antiques of the venue coming up in the early 20th century.
Musician turned artist, DeMoraes uses architectural, mathematical and cultural inspirations to create a his modern masterpieces.
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Kids from the age 8 and under can now get out of the city to experience the wonders of nature. From 75 nature trails to choose from the sights are plentiful!
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Home of many famous films, The Arboretum allows you to enjoy what is has offer such as waterfalls, lakes and the historic Queen Ann cottage.
Curious about the vibrant Renaissance era? Be taken back to 16th century and celebrate the spring in royal splendor!
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A metal welder by trade found his artistic talents over night.
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The Getty Villa Museum in Malibu is home for amazing collections of Greek and Roman art, antiquities, middle aged manuscripts and sculptures. With breathtaking beach views and inspiring architecture, enjoy lunch or “Tea by the Sea,” at the on-site restaurant.
Video and film editor turned artist dedicates his beautiful paintings to his long time companion, which capture subtle human expressions in beautiful landscapes.
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Learning was never so much fun when a museum is turned in a regular playhouse! The La Habra museum is a world with children in mind.
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Victorian mansions, old western towns, monstrous tree houses all shrunk down and recreated in fine detail.
In these tough times the arts isn’t supported fully, however the LA Music and Art School’s mission is stay afloat and give students the best instruction in art, dance and music.
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Kena’s photographs are preserved in time and history, reflecting customs and manners of a different age.
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Interested in art and can’t find any inspiration or don’t know where to study? The public art program Barnsdall Art Park offers instruction and shows for budding artists.
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Presenting art, artifacts of Latinos in LA and around the world it will share this vibrant culture with the people of Los Angeles.
Museums usually focus on several ages of the past. Dinamation focuses on the Jurassic age putting real life dinosaurs in the action!
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The LA public library is the biggest collection in the county. It is a place to study or just browse, but don’t get too sidetracked, you have over 2 million books to chose from!
The famous Dominguez family was once partial owner of what we call San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes today.
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Hands on activities, jungle gyms, muppets show are the just the few activities at the Kids Space Museum.
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T.S. Elliot’s words are revived in the Tony award winning musical, Cats. A musical myriad of visual revelations and expression.
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Experience the 3000 gallon water tank showing various creatures of ocean or even pet some at the Ocean Discovery center, enriching kids about how we effect the ocean.
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Like Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog), Chapman’s fascination with muppets pushed him to produce a new breed of muppets show – The Beat City Puppet show in Long Beach.
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Known as a modern day Picasso, Nichita is a child prodigy exhibiting her works all around the world by the age of ten. She masters the art of abstract cubism all on her own. 2:00
The Theatricum Botanicum is an open-air theater founded in Topanga Canyon by Will Geer in 1973. It features Shakespeare, as well as contemporary authors.
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Descanso translates to “rest” or “relax,” which is perfect for the one of the most unique gardens in Los Angeles.
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From Brazil to Phillipines or Japanese jazz to African drumming, experience local and international artists under the stars all for free.
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Interested in Los Angeles’ founding fathers? The San Gabriel Mission, founded in 1771, is where most of Los Angeles begun as wellas home for many exciting historic sights.
Are you a lover of early or classical music? Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi. These masters compositions were meant to be performed in a church setting.
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Take a dark wet ride in the Black Whole or plummet down the intimidating Drop Out all at Raging Waters in San Dimas!
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Take a cruise on the coast of Long Beach to catch a glimpse these beautiful giant creatures surfacing from the ocean deep!
Experience the worlds’ major form of transportation before the car at the Sunset Ranch where they offer wonderful horseback rides.
At the turn of century two nations are torn from war. Lovers collide in Puccini’s tragedy Madam Butterfly.
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Recognized for its accessible and innovative dance repertory, Smuin Ballet will leave your night in awe.
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Kids can find a whole new world in learning through fun activities and computer interaction at the Los Angeles Children’s Museum.
Tragedy, romance, lust. All reflected in Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpiece – Tristan and Isolde.
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Ever been to Little Tokyo? Well, if you catch yourself near 2nd street you won’t want to miss the Japanese American National Museum.
Just North of the Hollywood Bowl is a little theatre probably most Los Angeleians do not know about.
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Hollywood Bowl
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Dine, lodge, take a paranormal tour or just find an interesting piece of history all in Long Beach, home of the marvelous Queen Mary.
Concert goers of Orange County and South Los Angeles can now experience music to the next level!
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Explore the Hollywood Entertainment Museum where you can see props, sets, costumes and exhibits, which reflects that magic on the silver screen.
Lights aren’t only to help us see, but can be a vibrant and amazing visual experience. Come down to the Griffith Observatory Planetarium.
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Commemorating Hockney for his wild drawings and colors on cars, LACMA is doing a retrospective on his works.
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From Alaska to South America the Southwestern Museum is home of important artifacts of Native American and Latin heritage.
Want to stay with the family over the weekend? Video Arcade, bumper cars, batting cage and miniature golf are only a few of the activities at the fun center.
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With only one teacher and an occasional art class, this self-taught artist find his unique voice with manipulating polaroids.
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The Museum on Latin American Art showcases Diversions and Remembrances by Rodolfo Morales.
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Ever wonder about soaring through the sky in a helicopter? Check out the gold coast line of southern California with Heli USA!
Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles is the site of silent film star William S Hart’s (Bill Hart) ranch home now turned museum, showcasing some of the oldest and rarest collections of western art and american indian art. There are many types of animal residents from bison to horses providing entertainment for the whole family. Great place to learn about silent movie history.
Our love affair with the car can be quenched at the Peterson Automotive Museum.
Now there is a theme park for the young ones – Adventure city. Offering a petting zoo and numerous rides this educational and innovative park is great fun for the whole family. 0:47
Want to see hippos interact or a giraffe eat? The animal kingdom is waiting all at the Los Angeles Zoo.
Wonder how Venice got its name? The Venice canals. Flaunting its venetian architecture the canals are a great place to jog, walk, or just relax.
Still life, painting on canvases aren’t as moving as the sculpture. Full figure bronze or clay sculptures captures moving space where the viewer can reach and touch them.
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Come out to Santa Monica and experience a music shop by day converted to concert hall by night.
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In a small residential house deep in the hills of Hollywood is an exuberance of art and literature, a home for over one hundred writers and poets.
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Discovery centers, dinosaur exhibits, showcasing arts and crafts from Native Americans, and a vast collection of fine art is just the beginning of the what this museum has to offer.
Latin food, music and dancing all in the heart of Studio City, Mama Juana’s is the ultimate Latin experience!
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Enrich your life at the Fowler museum’s “When the Saints Speaks” where you can see Catholic Religious imagery.
Known for his his passion and musical flair, Dexter Grey allows his talents to inspire and benefit humanity.
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Structural steel and ceramic put together by artist Simon Rodia brings a masterpiece to life – the Watts Towers.
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Wanna see the stars in whole new light? Or are you curious to know how much you weigh on Jupiter?
Imagine yourself scanning the skies in a real military aircraft in search of an enemy airplane, right before your eyes an aerial dog fight emerges. 0:53
He captures a private view of past presidents and their families. Either it be on tour with the Beatles or in Germany during WW II, Benson was behind the lense.
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Like “Who line it is Anyway?” Improv fun to? Be taken back from your very own SNL with kids!
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Jerry Leiber and Mike Soller were classic pioneers in post war popular music, writing hits such as Yakety Yak, Stand By Me, Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog.
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Take a walk down the creepy roads of ghost town, watch snoopy glide on ice, or take a ride on boomerang, all at the family theme park Knott’s Berry Farm.
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Specializing in Quidam or French for stranger, Cirque du Soleil wants to emphasize that although we have loved ones and friends in our lives, we have plenty more strangers.
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The Museum on Latin-American art showcases “Del Tempo y del Color,” an intimate view of a great Mexican pioneer of still life, portraits, cubist paintings, and numerous drawings.
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Enjoy figure skating? You have the chance to see all of the sports’ greatest athletes in one show.
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Experience puppet masters in their prime at Bob Baker’s Marionette. Spanning over 30 years Baker has crated hundreds of puppets in many different settings.
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Want to know how science affects your life? Travel miles into outer space or study some of the smallest parts of the human body.
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The Venetian getaways is something anyone needs. However, Italy is quite far, right? Well, come down to Long Beach for a romantic gondola ride.
One of the city’s unique cultural resources California African American Museum (CAAM) has around 30,000 artifacts on display as well as an extensive research library.
An abandoned industrial plant turned art gallery entertainment hub.
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Ancient art, cool culture, and nature are just a few of the many attractions at the Huntington Library.
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Like art? What about art in 3D? Lia Lou expands her work with colored beads so here new piece “backyard” can jump out at viewers.
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On shores of the pacific you can see the endless horizon, but behind you theres Wayfarers Chapel, blending in with its natural surroundings.
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Interested in the wild west? The Autry Museum shows the real story of the West along with fictional tales using movies and media.
Hollywood doesn’t only have film studios, but an amusement park where films ARE the attractions! Universal studios recreates the sets of the studios for you to become enriched in the action!
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An open air market place, authentic Mexican restaurants and fine Latin entertainment will make you feel like you stepped into a real Mexican village.
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Touring for his upcoming album that features some of his favorite Spanish – American songs.
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Time warp back to the 11th century where you will dine while seeing your king present noble knights of the realm fighting to the finish! Medieval Times is a fine taste of the dark age for everyone!
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Come down to Santa Monica where you can learn about California’s vibrant and surprising heritage.