Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County

Like everything else, LA's museums are some of the best—and most unusual—in the world.
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Dive into fun at the Cayton Children's Museum. Photo by Matthew Tucciarone
Best Children's Museums in Los Angeles and Orange County
This limited-time Barbie exhibit is open at Discovery Cube LA through May 11, 2025.
Interactive Barbie Exhibit Opens at Discovery Cube for Limited Time
Kiddos can climb through the famous Ant Tunnel. Photo courtesy of Kidspace
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Explore an interactive Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Photo by Steve Cohn courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center
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Everything at the Cayton has been carefully crafted with one goal in mind: to help create a better world through the power of play.
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The La Brea Tar Pits are one of the most famous fossil discovery spots in the world.
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A walk along The High Line is always filled with colorful, artsy surprises no matter the season. Photo by Liz Ligon/courtesy of High Line
Kid-Friendly NYC Public Art Scavenger Hunts You Can Do Any Day
NYC is the canvas—and admission is FREE—to see these eye-popping pieces.
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The visuals at Arte Museum wow visitors, but we urge caution if you plan to visit with little kids.
Arte Museum Is Stunning, But Should You Visit with Kids?
A visit to this eye-popping new exhibit comes with a few caveats.
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The Children's Aid Society provides free and low-cost after-school classes to kids in New York City.
Free and Cheap After-School Classes in NYC for Kids
Affordable after-school programs do exist is NYC. Find them here.
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Make a splash at Coney Island when you need to beat the heat in NYC. Photo by author
Heat Wave Hot List: 51 Cool Things To Do in NYC with Kids
Feeling the summer heat? We've found 50 ways for kids to stay cool in New York City.
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Every October, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Manor hosts the haunted attraction Irving''s Legend. Photo by Tom Nycz for Historic Hudson Valley
Historic Hudson Valley Mansions Where Families Can Step Back in Time
Soak in some Gilded Age splendor at these spectacular New York estates.
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The Raynham Hall Museum invites visitors to step back into the colonial era and is one of 12 participating spots on the Long Island History Hunt. Photo courtesy of the museum
Spies, History, and Prizes Await During the Long Island History Hunt
Learning local lore could pay off big time this summer!
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