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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Kiddos can climb through the famous Ant Tunnel. Photo courtesy of Kidspace
Kidspace: An Insider's Guide to LA's Beloved Children's Museum
Explore an interactive Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Photo by Steve Cohn courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center
Free Museum Days for Kids in Los Angeles
Playing in the Autry’s Museum's new play space. Photo by the author
The Autry Museum of the American West has a New Family Play Space (and We've Got the Scoop)
The La Brea Tar Pits are one of the most famous fossil discovery spots in the world.
The La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum: Have a Historic Visit with Kids
Cayton Children's Museum, photo by Matthew Tucciarone
Best Children's Museums in Los Angeles and Orange County
Selfies with the T-Rex, who can resist? Photo courtesy of the LA Natural History Museum
Insider Tips for Visiting the Natural History Museum with Kids

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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.
Guide to the Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica–A Parent Review
21,000 square feet of newly reimagined space.
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Kiddos can climb through the famous Ant Tunnel. Photo courtesy of Kidspace
Kidspace: An Insider's Guide to LA's Beloved Children's Museum
Water play and climbing structures will entertain for hours at this Pasadena gem.
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Playing in the Autry’s Museum's new play space. Photo by the author
The Autry Museum of the American West has a New Family Play Space (and We've Got the Scoop)
I took my three year old, two year old, and newborn into a museum with priceless artifacts. 
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I spy with my little eye something that can flutter by!
The Butterfly Pavilion Ushers in Spring at the Natural History Museum
From chrysalis to butterfly, the pavilion on the NHM lawn is full of magical moments.
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Explore an interactive Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Photo by Steve Cohn courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center
Free Museum Days for Kids in Los Angeles
Why pay full price, when you can go for free on these select days?
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While LACMA rebuilds, kids can still watch Metropolis II for hours (and hours - it's mesmerizing!). Photo courtesy of LACMA
20 Free Things To Do in Los Angeles On Rainy or Hot Days: Indoor Places To Play
Totally free things to do with kids indoors for odd days with lousy weather.
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