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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Math is all around you at MoMath, including on the spiral staircase that surrounds a parabola!
MoMath Is Getting a Glow-Up and We Got a Sneak Peek of the Hands-On Fun That's Coming
Get ready to enjoy the full MoMath experience once again in early 2026!
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MOFAD's Street Food City explores the history of NYC's vending culture.
MOFAD's New Exhibit Lets Families Go Behind the Cart—and Kids Love Every Bite
This interactive exhibit lets you get a taste of the street vendor lifestyle—literally.
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Touring the flight deck after dark during Operation Slumber is a highlight my daughter and I won't soon forget.
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Pack your sleeping bag and sense of adventure for this overnight experience!
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Until January 4th, The Paley Museum has been transformed into a five-story winter wonderland.
Santa Photos, Classic Movies, and More Holiday Magic at PaleyLand
A five-story winter wonderland.
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The Jewish Museum is an Upper East Side institution dedicated to exploring Jewish life, culture, and history. Photo by the author
Culture Meets Creativity Inside the Jewish Museum’s New Space for Kids and Families
Kids can learn about art, history, and culture at this new gallery.
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Kids as young as 14 can apply for an eco-focused internship at Alley Pond Park in Queens. Photo courtesy of the Alley Pond Environmental Center
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