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Destination
Guide Southern California Museums
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USS
Midway Museum
Midway was the longest-serving carrier in the history of the U.S. Navy. Located
downtown in San Diego at Navy Pier, Midway. More than 40 exhibits. |
Fort
MacArthur Museum
An important collection of historical structures which were part of the. Army's
role in the defense of the U.S. The fort gives visitors fantastic views of the
Pacific Ocean below. |
Muzeo
Clutural Art Center
The museum is now open with over 25,000 square foot of displays. Located in the
new downtown area of Anaheim. Offers a unique variety
of changing exhibitions. |
J.
Paul Getty Museum
Houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative
arts, and European and American photographs. |
The
Bowers Museum
Orange County's largest museum with six permanent galleries and a kids museum.
located at the corner of 20th & Main Streets in Santa Ana |
San
Diego Aerospace Museum
History of aerospace from the Wright brothers to today's space age technology.
Located in Balboa Park. Open 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Maritime
Museum of San Diego
One of the world’s finest collections
of historic ships. fascinating exhibits on maritime
history, exploration and warfare. The museum is located
on the San Diego bay near the USS
Midway. |
San
Bernardino Museum Regional museum
with exhibits and collections in cultural and
natural history. Open Tuesdays through Sundays
and holiday Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Plan on spending at least a half day exploring
this great museum. |
Los
Angeles Museum of Art
12 permanent collections ranging from American art to European Painting
and Sculpture. 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. 323-857-6000 (general information)
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March
Field Air Museum
Over 60 historic aircraft are on display both in and outside.$7 for adults,
$3 for children (5-11), and kids under 5 are free. Open from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. |
Orange
County Museum of Art
The premier contemporary art museum in Orange
County. The collection focuses on
late 20th-century and California art. |
Laguna
Art Museum
Mix of historical and contemporary exhibitions located about 300 feet from
the ocean. The Museum is open daily, including Monday holidays. |
Los
Angles Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a crown jewel of Los
Angeles' museums. The largest natural history museum on the West coast. |
Norton
Simon Museum
Displays one of the worlds
finest collections of art works.
Admission is free for all visitors
the first Friday of every month
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m |
Palm
Springs Air Museum
One of the world's largest collections of flying World War Two warplanes.
Original artworks, including enormous murals. Open seven days a week 10
- 5 |
Los
Angeles Maritime Museum
This 75,000 square foot facility features more than 700 ship and boat models.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM San Pedro |
The
Huntington Library
Set amidst 120 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a
library showcase magnificent collections of paintings and sculptures. |
California
Heritage Museum
The California Heritage Museum, located in the heart of Santa Monica's
Main Street, offers exciting exhibits and programs year round. |
Petersen
Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum, located in the heart of Los Angeles famed Miracle
Mile district is one of the world's largest automotive museums. |
Museum
of the American West
Objects and artworks from the American West with more than 78,000 items.
The Museum is located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Open 10 - 5 pm |
California
Oil Museum
Located in a restored 1890s Victorian building. This is a first class museum
really interesting. Open: 10 AM – 4 PM, Wed – Sun Santa Paula,
California. Ride the Fillmore
train and you stop for one hour at Santa
Paula and visit this great museum. |
Antelope
Valley Indian Museum
A collection of prehistoric and historic American Indian artifacts. The Antelope
Valley Indian The Antelope Valley Indian Museum is closed until Spring 2009.
California State Parks property on Piute Butte (on which the museum is located)
is closed to public access until the museum reopens.
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Ventura
County Museum
Changing exhibits, art and history, farm implement display plus museum
store. Open 10- 5 Tuesday thru Sunday
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Japanese
American Museum
Dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry. 369 East
First Street Los Angeles, California 90012
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Western
Center Museum -
Native American artifacts and Ice Age fossils
that were
unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. Nearly 1,000,000
specimens discovered during the constructiont of
the lake.
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Pacific
Southwest Railway Museum
16-mile round-trip journey into the history of railroading in the Pacific Southwest.
Located in Campo California the musuem runs a train excursion once a month
to Tecate Mexico. |
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