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.
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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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