SCampus Student Guidebook

Exploring Los Angeles

Arts and Entertainment

Attractions

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org

Home to more than 500 species from Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific and the Northern Pacific.

Admission

$20.95 ($16 from USC Ticket Office)

Hollywood Sign

Hollywood, CA
www.hollywoodsign.org

Famous Southern California landmark in the hills of Hollywood. Best places to see the sign are:

• Hollywood and Highland complex
• Corner of Beachwood Canyon Drive and Glen Holly
• Corner of Franklin Avenue and Gower Boulevard
• Lake Hollywood near Hollywood Reservoir (see Web site for directions)

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood, CA
www.hollywoodchamber.net/icons/index.asp

The world’s most famous sidewalk, with five miles of bronze stars honoring greats of motion pictures, television, radio, recording and theatre. Located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and both sides of Vine Street from Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard. The Web site lists the locations of every Walk of Fame star.

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden

5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-4200
www.lazoo.org

Zoo features koalas, giraffes, zebras, elephants, flamingos, gorillas, a petting zoo and more.

Admission

$12; Safari Shuttle transports you through zoo for an extra $4.

L.A. Live

800 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-5483
www.lalive.com

A large new entertainment campus adjacent to the Staples Center.

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica, CA
(310) 458-8900
www.santamonicapier.org

Pier near sandy beach. Admission to pier is free. Features the following:

Carousel

(310) 394-8042
Vintage merry-go-round.

Pacific Park

380 Santa Monica Pier
(310) 260-8744
www.pacpark.com

Amusement park on the pier features rides and a nine-hole miniature golf course. Unlimited-ride wristband $24.95. Mini golf extra. See Web site for coupons or to buy tickets online at discounted prices.

Playland Arcade

350 Santa Monica Pier
(310) 451-5133

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

1600 Ocean Front Walk
(310) 393-6149
www.healthebay.org

Features interactive displays and touch tanks with tide pool animals. $5 donation suggested, $2 minimum to enter.

Clubs and Nightlife

Barney’s Beanery

8447 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-2287
www.barneysbeanery.com

Pool games ($1.25 per game), arcade, a full sports bar, karaoke nights and a great happy hour.

Comedy Store

8433 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 650-6268
www.thecomedystore.com

Stand-up comedy club for 21 and
over only. Tickets may be purchased online.

Conga Room

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-0445
www.congaroom.com

A Latin-infused night club, restaurant and live entertainment venue newly relocated to L.A. Live.

El Rey Theatre

5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 936-6400
www.theelrey.com

Venue features rock bands, dance club nights and special events. Tickets available online.

Fiesta Cantina

8865 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-8865
Gay scene, beach-themed cantina.

Special Deals

Daily happy hour, from 4 to 8 p.m., features two-for-one drinks.

Fox Sports Sky Box

1111 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-7345
www.levyrestaurants.com

Sports bar with 54 televisions for viewing games. Open two hours before events at the Staples Center.

The Hotel Café

1623½ N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.hotelcafe.com

A small venue and bar featuring emerging artists and resident local acts.

House of Blues

8430 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 848-5100
www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sunsetstrip

Features live music, Southern-inspired cuisine and a Sunday Gospel Brunch. Tickets required for some shows and may be purchased online.

Howl at the Moon

1000 Universal Studios Blvd.
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 755-9970
www.howlatthemoon.com/hollywood_tonight.html

Piano bar centered around audience interaction. No cover charge Monday through Wednesday.

Ice House

24 Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-1894
www.icehousecomedy.com

Stand-up comedy shows. See Web site for show times, reservation information and cover charge. Two drink minimum.

Knitting Factory

7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 463-0204
www.knittingfactory.com

Well-known artists as well as cult bands perform at this music club. Tickets available online.

Largo

366 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 855-0358
www.largo-la.com

Features comedy and music acts, with several local artists in residence. Offers both a 280-seat venue and a smaller bar-and-stage room for more intimate performances.

Laugh Factory

8001 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 656-1336
www.laughfactory.com

Offers stand-up comedy. Reservations recommended. Tickets available online.

Special Deals

College Night held every Thursday at 10 p.m. Tickets are $18 ($10 with student ID). Call for reservations.

Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 542-4880
www.bowlluckystrike.com

Bowling lounge in a sleek environment with billiards, DJs and private party space. Strict dress code applies. 21+ after 7 p.m.

Rage

8911 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-7055
Two-level gay club with multiple bars and a different theme every night. Call for cover charge information.

The Roxy Theatre

9009 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 278-9457
www.theroxyonsunset.com

Dance floor, live music and bar. Eclectic bands perform.

Rumba Room

1000 Universal Studios Blvd.
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 622-1222
www.rumbaroom.com

Latin dance club features live salsa, merengue, Latin jazz and rock en Español. Upscale attire required Friday and Saturday. Refer to Web site for information regarding special deals.

Viper Room

8852 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 358-1881
www.viperroom.com

Live music, dancing, celebrity sightings and bar for 21 and older only.

Concerts and Theatres

The Actors’ Gang Theatre

9070 Venice Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-GANG
www.theactorsgang.com

Presents bold, original works for the stage and daring interpretation of classics. Tickets available on Web site for $25 (a $3 Internet fee will apply).

Student Discount

Student tickets $20. “Pay what you can” performances every Thursday night.

A Noise Within

234 S. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 240-0910, ext. 1
www.anoisewithin.org

Performances in this small theatre include works of classic playwrights. Ticket prices range from $28-44 depending on the time and day of the performance.

Special Deals

“Pay what you can” previews allow patrons to purchase tickets for what they can afford ($5 suggested minimum). Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. See Web site for preview dates. Tickets for student groups of 10 or more are $15 each and $20 for Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees. Student rush tickets are also available for $20 at the box office one hour before the show, depending on availability.

Club NOKIA

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-7000
www.clubnokia.com

A music venue featuring emerging music acts, headliners and comedy shows.

East West Players

120 N. Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7000
www.eastwestplayers.org

Performances include plays and musicals. Tickets for show previews are $20 ($10 with student ID). Regular performances $30 for balcony and $35 for orchestra section. Tickets can be purchased by telephone, online or at the box office two hours before showtime.

Student Discount

$5 off regular performances with student ID. Student rush tickets are also available for $20 at the box office 30 minutes before the show, depending on availability.

Ford Amphitheatre

2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90068
(323) 461-3673
www.fordtheatres.org

Presents small theatre productions. Tickets available at box office or online. Student discounts available.

Alternative Transportation

Take Metro Red Line to Universal City and take free Ford shuttle to theatre.

Greek Theatre

2700 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-5857
www.greektheatrela.com

The outdoor theatre, located in Griffith Park, offers concerts from various artists during the late spring and summer months only. Schedule available on their Web site. Tickets available
at the box office or through Ticketmaster outlets, phone lines or online (www.ticketmaster.com).

The Groundlings

7307 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 934-4747
www.groundlings.com

Comedy troupe improv performances. Ticket prices range from $12 to $21.50.

Hollywood Bowl

2301 N. Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.com

Features mainly orchestra (Los Angeles Philharmonic) and jazz concerts during the summer months only. Tickets available from the box office or on the Bowl’s Web site once season begins.

Student Rush

Available for select Los Angeles Philharmonic performances only. See the Music Center.

Kodak Theatre

6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 308-6300
www.kodaktheatre.com

Features musical productions and concerts. Tickets available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) or at the box office.

Alternative Transportation

Take Metro Red Line to the Hollywood and Highland Center stop.

Music Center

135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-7211
www.musiccenter.org

The Music Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the nation and is home to the Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Each year more than 1.3 million people attend performances by its four performing arts companies:

• Los Angeles Philharmonic, (323) 850-2000, www.laphil.org
• Center Theatre Group, (213) 628-2772, www.centertheatregroup.org
• Los Angeles Opera, (213) 972-8001, www.losangelesopera.com
• Los Angeles Master Chorale, (800) 787-5262, www.lamc.org

Student Discounts

A limited number of tickets are available for purchase two hours prior to the curtain. Ticket prices range from $10 to $15 depending upon the performance. Refer to the performance company’s Web site for further details.
Group Services offers student discounts to groups of 15 or more for $12 per person for plays and $20 for musicals. Call (213) 972-7231 for more details.
Annual subscriptions to performances are also available for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Center Theater Group and the Los Angeles Opera. Visit the performance company’s Web site for more information.

Nokia Theatre

777 Chick Hearn Ct.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-6030
www.nokiatheatrelalive.com

Across from the Staples Center in the L.A. LIVE entertainment district. Hosts concerts and award shows.

Pantages Theatre

6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 468-1770
www.broadwayla.org

Hosts Broadway/L.A. shows. Tickets available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) or at the box office.

Alternative Transportation

Easily accessible by Metro Red Line. Get off at the Hollywood/Vine Station located directly across the street.

Pasadena Playhouse

39 S. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 356-PLAY
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org

Historical theatre features performances of traditional works.

Shrine Auditorium

665 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-5116
www.shrinela.com

Offers concerts from various artists. Tickets available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).

Staples Center

1111 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-7340
www.staplescenter.com

Hosts concerts by various artists. Tickets available at the Staples Center’s box office or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. Purchase group tickets at www.aegtickets.com.

The Troubadour

9081 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 276-6168
www.troubadour.com

This all-ages club hosts singer-songwriters and rock bands. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or from the box office (on night of performance only).

The Wiltern LG

3790 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 388-1400
www.wiltern.com

Concerts from a variety of musicians. Tickets available through Live Nation (www.livenation.com) or at the box office. Tickets purchased on day of show must be paid for in cash.

Movies

AMC Century City 15

10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(888) AMC-4FUN
www.amctheatres.com

Tickets $12. Matinee $10.

Arclight Cinemas, Hollywood

6360 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4226
www.arclightcinemas.com

Theatre with reserved seating. Tickets range from $12 for non-peak hour showings to $14 ($1 discount for members). Membership application available online.

The Bridge Cinema de Lux and IMAX

6081 Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-3375
www.thebridgecinema.com

Theatre includes 17 enormous screens, stadium seats and live stage shows before the movie. Tickets for regular shows $12.75, $9 for matinees. Tickets for regular IMAX showings $16, $12.50 for matinees. Student tickets $9 with valid ID.

Special Deal

Classic films from the ’30s to the ’80s are shown every second Tuesday at 1 p.m. A $2 ticket includes admission, popcorn and a drink.

Citywalk Stadium 19 with IMAX

100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 508-0588
www.amctheatres.com

Tickets $12, $10 for matinee. Tickets are discounted to $9 for students on Thursday only.

Flagship Theatres University Village 3

3323 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-6321
www.flagshipmovies.com

Tickets $7. Matinee price $4.50 before 5 p.m. Admission $5 for USC students with valid ID.

IMAX – California Science Center

700 State Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
www.californiasciencecenter.org

Features scientific exploration films only. Tickets $8, $5.75 with student ID.

Multiple Show Discounts

Two movies for $12.50 ($9.50 with student ID) and three movies for $17.25 ($13.50 with student ID).

Laemmle Theatres One Colorado

42 Miller Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 744-1224
laemmle.com

Features independent and international films and major releases. Tickets $9.50 ($8 with student ID). Matinee price $6.50.

Laemmle Grande 4-Plex

345 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 617-0268
laemmle.com

Features independent and international films and major releases. Tickets $8.50 ($7 with student ID). Matinee price $6.50.

The Landmark

10850 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 474-6291
www.landmarktheatres.com/market/losangeles/thelandmark.htm

Hosts both major and independent releases. Tickets $12, $9 matinee.

Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15

4020 Marlton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-5900
www.amctheatres.com

Tickets $10, $8 for matinee. Tickets are discounted to $7 for students on Thursday only.

Mann Beverly Center 13

8522 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 652-7760
www.manntheatres.com

Tickets $9.50, $6.75 before 5 p.m.

Mann Grauman’s Chinese & Chinese 6

6925 Hollywood Blvd. &
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 464-8111
www.manntheatres.com

Courtyard of the famous Grauman’s Theatre bears stars’ handprints, footprints and signatures. Chinese 6 is located on the same block. Regular admission ranges from $11.75 to $12.75.

Pacific El Capitan

6838 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 467-7674
www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan

Historical theatre shows Disney films – new and old – accompanied with live stage show. Regular admission $13, matinee $11, VIP $22.

Pacific Theatres at the Grove

189 The Grove Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 692-0829
www.thegrovela.com

Tickets $11.50 Monday-Thursday and $13 Friday-Sunday. Matinees $9.75 Monday-Thursday, $10.50 Friday-Sunday.

Regal Cinemas

1000 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-5483
www.regmovies.com

A state-of-the-art cinema with 14 screens, including an 800-seat house for premiers.

Royal Theatre

11523 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 477-5581
laemmle.com
Tickets $10 ($8.50 with student ID), $7 for matinee showings.

Movies – Classics

American Cinematheque

(323) 466-FILM
www.americancinematheque.com

Hosts revival and arthouse films at two theatres. See Web site for calendar. Tickets $10 ($8 with student ID). Purchase tickets online at www.fandango.com.

Egyptian Theatre

6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.egyptiantheatre.com

Aero Theatre

1328 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
www.aerotheatre.com

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre

611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 655-2510
www.silentmovietheatre.com

Shows silent and later classics, noir, music documentaries, cult cinema, and offers a weekly series of especially bizzare films from the archives. Tickets are $10, and a monthly membership – which includes free admission to all the theatre’s screenings – costs $25.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art – Bing Theater

5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000
www.lacma.org/programs/filmseriesschedule.aspx

In addition to its gallery offerings, LACMA hosts periodic film series. Tickets are $10, general admission, and include entrance to the museum galleries.

New Beverly Cinema

7165 W. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-4038
www.newbevcinema.com

A revival theatre specializing in modern classics, cult or otherwise. Each night’s double feature costs $7 – cash only – or $6 for students. The schedule is available online.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/index.html

The Academy hosts occasional screenings in their LA theatres, the Samuel Goldwyn and Linwood Dunn. See the Web site for a calendar.

Museums

Autry National Center

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-2000
www.autrynationalcenter.org

Features art and historical memorabilia of the American West. Closed Mondays.

Admission

$9 ($5 with student ID). Free second Tuesday of the month.

California African American Museum

Exposition Park
600 State Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 744-7432
www.caamuseum.org

Showcases historical artifacts as well as contributions to painting, sculpture and music.

Admission

Free

California Science Center

Exposition Park
700 State Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
www.californiasciencecenter.org

Offers informative science exhibits presented in interactive worlds.

Admission

Free for permanent exhibition galleries only. Donations accepted. See Web site for information on special exhibits.

Chinese American Museum

425 N. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 485-8567
www.camla.org

Features exhibits on the rich culture and heritage of Chinese Americans, including contemporary arts, images and artifacts. Closed Mondays.

Admission

Suggested donation of $3 ($2 for students with valid ID).

Getty Center

1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
www.getty.edu/museum

Museum houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts and European and American photographs. Noted for its architecture and gardens. Closed Mondays.

Admission

Free

Getty Villa

17985 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 440-7300
www.getty.edu/museum

An educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria.

Admission

Free. Advance, timed tickets are required. Refer to Web site for availability.

Grammy Museum

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-6800
www.grammymuseum.org

An interactive museum celebrating the history and making of music. Admission $14.95 ($11.95 with student ID).

Hammer Museum

10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 443-7000
www.hammer.ucla.edu

UCLA-operated museum that presents both contemporary and classic art. Closed Mondays.

Admission

$5. Free for students with valid ID and on Thursdays.

Hollywood Wax Museum

6767 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 462-5991
www.hollywoodwax.com

Features over 350 wax figures of icons from movies, television, recording arts, athletics and history.

Admission

$15.95 at the box office, $12.95 online.

Special deal

Buy a combo ticket for the Hollywood Wax Museum and Guinness World of Records Museum for $17.95 or $14.95 online.

Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

1151 Oxford Rd.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 405-2100
www.huntington.org

Features rose, bonsai, desert, Japanese and other gardens. Art galleries feature British and French art of 18th and 19th centuries. Library Exhibition Halls display rare books and manuscripts of Anglo-American civilization. Closed Tuesdays.

Admission

$15 ($10 with student ID) on weekdays, $20 ($15 with student ID) on weekends and Monday holidays. Free first Thursday of every month with advanced tickets.

Japanese American National Museum

369 E. 1st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-0414
www.janm.org

Features a variety of Japanese paintings, sculpture and photography. Open Thursday through Sunday.

Admission

$9 ($5 with student ID). Free from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and all day every third Thursday of the month.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000
(323) 857-0098 (TDD)
www.lacma.org

LACMA’s collections feature American, Islamic, Asian, European and Latin American modern and contemporary art. Closed Wednesdays.

Admission

Regular admission $12 ($8 with student ID). Free after 5 p.m. and on the second Tuesday of each month.

Los Angeles Maritime Museum

Berth 84
Foot of 6th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 548-7618
www.lamaritimemuseum.org

Features a presentation of maritime history of coastal California emphasizing the people and institutions of the port city of Los Angeles. Closed Mondays.

Admission

$3

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

(213) 626-6222
www.moca-la.org

Admission

$10 ($5 with student ID) at Geffen Contemporary and Grand Avenue locations; free at Pacific Design Center. Admission good for all MOCA locations on date of purchase. Free on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets available for purchase at www.tickets.com.

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

152 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Location features some of the larger MOCA exhibitions. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Grand Avenue

250 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Host to underground galleries and special exhibitions. For alternative transportation, take Metro Red Line to Pershing Square. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Pacific Design Center

8687 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Features rotating exhibitions of architecture, design and selections from MOCA’s permanent collection. Closed Mondays.

Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA)

628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-1689
www.molaa.org

Presents contemporary Latin American art created by artists who have lived or worked in Latin America since World War II. Closed Mondays.

Admission

$9 ($6 with student ID). Free on Fridays.

Museum of Neon Art

136 W. 4th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 489-9918
www.neonmona.org

Exhibits fine neon art and historic displays. Neon Cruise bus tours available June through November, with special winter tours every third Saturday. Closed Monday-Wednesday.

Admission

$7 ($5 with student ID for ages 13-22).

Museum of Tolerance

Simon Wiesenthal Plaza
9786 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 553-8403
www.museumoftolerance.com

Features interactive exhibits on dynamics of racism and prejudice in America and history of the Holocaust. Closed Saturday.

Admission

$15 ($11 with student ID).

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 763-DINO
www.nhm.org

Permanent exhibitions feature African and American mammals, rare dinosaurs and fossils, marine animals, Native American and pre-Columbian cultures, and historical artifacts from California and Southwest history.

Admission

Regular admission $9 ($6.50 with student ID). Free first Tuesday of the month.

Norton Simon Museum

411 W. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 449-6840
www.nortonsimon.org

Features private collections of European, American and Asian artwork. Closed Tuesdays.

Admission

$8 (free with student ID). Free first Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m.

Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

5801 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-PAGE
www.tarpits.org

Showcases a diverse collection of Ice Age plants and animals found in tar pits.

Admission

$7 ($4.50 with student ID). Free on first Tuesday of each month.

Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 930-CARS
www.petersen.org

Exhibits illustrate the evolution of automobiles. Classic cars also on display. Closed Mondays.

Admission

$10 ($5 with student ID)

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

6780 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-6335
www.ripleys.com

Features unusual and fascinating exhibits from around the world.

Admission

$14.99

Special Deals

See Web site for coupons.

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-4500
www.skirball.com

Multimedia installations, artifacts, photographs and sound recordings about history of Jewish people in the United States. Closed Mondays.

Admission

$10 ($7 with student ID) for permanent collection. See Web site for admission prices for special exhibits. All exhibits free on Thursdays.

Watts Towers Arts Center

1765 E. 107th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(213) 847-4646
www.trywatts.com

Folk-art towers made of tile, broken bottles and seashells. See Web site for tour information.