Hospital of Emotions
Location: 2131 W 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90057
Dates: May 27th-Dec 31st
Hours: 10am-8pm
Prices: Adults: $58; Child (4-12 yrs old): $48; Students/Seniors (65+): $52; Veterans: $42
Website: https://www.hospitalofemotions.com
About: 70 artists from diverse creative fields take over a hospital and transforming it into an immersive artworks exploring the full spectrum of human emotion.
California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton
Location: 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
Dates: Sept 19th-Feb 7th
Hours: 10am-5pm
Prices: Free
About: The exhibition explores the personal and creative relationship between Walt Disney and Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks founder Hubert Eaton, highlighting the philosophical and artistic parallels that shaped their respective legacies and the iconic parks they created.
Luceros y Penumbras: The World's Largest Pop Up Book
Location: 630 W. Fifth St. Los Angeles, CA 90071
Dates: Jul 11th-Nov 15th
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm; Fri & Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm
Prices: Free
Website: https://lfla.org/popup
About: Luceros y Penumbras has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest pop-up book ever created! When opened, the book measures approximately 31 ft by 20 ft, with pop-ups rising more than 11 ft tall. Weighing over 1,800 pounds, it is made entirely from the same materials used to produce traditional books, including paper, adhesive, and fabric.
Dataland Museum
Location: 100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dates: June 20th-Nov 22nd *closed Mon
Hours: Tues & Wed: 11am-8pm; Thurs & Fri- 11am-10pm; Sat: 10am-10pm; Sun: 10am-8pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $49; Kids (12 & under) starting at: $39
Website: https://dataland.art
About: Dataland is the world’s first Museum of AI Arts and digital ecosystem where human imagination meets the creative potential of machines.
Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood, CA 90712
Dates: Sept 19th- Oct 31st *closed Mon & Tues
Hours: Wed, & Thurs: 6pm-10pm, Fri & Sat: 5pm-11pm, Sun: 5pm-10pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $21; Kids (3-12 yrs old)/Seniors (60+)/Military starting at: $17
Website: https://imaginarium360.com
About: No matter which Imaginarium event you attend, you’ll be immersed in a world apart from reality. It’s a light festival like no other
Location: One Lucas Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Dates: Daily
Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs: 10am-5pm; Fri: 10am-9pm; Sat: 9am-9pm; Sun: 9am-5pm
Prices: Adults: $25; Kids (17 & under)/Military: Free; Seniors (65+): $21
Website: https://lucasmuseum.org
About: The Lucas Museum explores how narrative art shapes our world—expressing beliefs, communicating values, expanding imagination, and inviting conversation; Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson.
Neonika
Location: 677 Imperial St. Los Angeles, CA 90021
Dates: Daily
Hours: Sun-Mon: 12pm-6pm; Tues-Sat: 12pm-7pm
Prices: $29
Website: https://neonikaus.com
About: Explore 7 different worlds in LA 1st neon exhibition.
Location: 1590 S. Coast Highway Suite 5 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Dates: Thurs-Sun
Hours: 11am-7pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $10; Child (5-12 yrs old) starting at: $5; (under 4 yrs old): $2
Website: https://www.museumofmakebelieve.org
About: As you wander through this fantastical realm, you'll encounter artwork that is a testament to the power of storytelling and the beauty of imagination. Feel the thrill of discovery as you stumble upon hidden nooks and crannies, each offering a unique perspective and a chance to connect with the stories that will capture your heart.
Sonic Playground at the Grammy Museum
Location: 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Dates: Mon, Wed-Fri & Sun; *closed Tuesdays
Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri & Sun: 11am-5pm; Sat: 10am-6pm
Prices: Adults: $22.50; Kids (5-17 yrs old): Free; Students: $15; Seniors (65+)/Military: $18
Website: https://grammymuseum.org/exhibit/sonic-playground
About: Sonic Playground is a groundbreaking and interactive experience that transforms music-making into an engaging, hands-on adventure by merging creativity, education, and cutting-edge technology into one captivating space. The exhibit transforms the museum’s 3,000-square foot second floor gallery into an immersive hub featuring 17 unique interactives that encourage visitors to explore their creativity.
The Hollywood Museum
Location: 1660 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028
Dates: Wed-Sun
Hours: 10am-5pm
Prices: Adults: $15; Kids (5 & under): $5; Student/Senior (65+): $12
Website: https://thehollywoodmuseum.com
About: Explore the magic of Hollywood: Original costumes; Legendary memorabilia; Iconic exhibits; Unforgettable stories
Location: 2301 Hardies Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Dates: Mon, Wed-Sun
Hours: Weekdays: 11am-5pm; Weekend: 10am-5pm
Prices: Adults: $15; Kids (4-18 yrs old)/Students: $7; Seniors (62+): $10; Military: $14
Website: https://schulzmuseum.org
About: The mission of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is to preserve, display, and interpret the art of Charles M. Schulz. The Museum will carry out this mission through exhibits and programming.
The Whaley House Museum
Location: 2476 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110
Dates: Daily
Hours: Daytime tours: 10am-4:30pm; Evening tours: 5pm-9pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $13.30; Kids starting at: $9.50
Website: https://www.whaleyhousesandiego.com
About: Tragedy continued to strike the Whaley family while living in the home, leading to an increase in reported paranormal activity. The eerie history of this landmark has only increased its notoriety amongst ghost hunters throughout the decades. Explore the spooky lore of this San Diego treasure with this chilling evening tour experience.
Location: 4380 Highway 46 East Paso Robles, CA 93446
Dates: Thurs-Sun
Hours: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $71.05; Kids starting at (3-12 yrs old): $35.04
Website: https://sensoriopaso.com
About: Featured in The New York Times as #6 in “50 Places to Visit,” Light at Sensorio features two installations by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. Field of Light is a multi-acre walk-through experience, Munro’s largest artwork in the world, recently expanded to more than 100,000 stemmed spheres lit by fiber optics, gently illuminating the landscape in subtle blooms of morphing color that describe the undulating landscape.
Location: 5484 Moreno Street, Montclair, CA 91763
Dates: Thurs-Mon
Hours: Mon & Thurs: 2pm-7pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm-8pm; Sun: 11am-6pm
Prices: Adults: $25; Kids (12 yrs old & under): $15
Website: https://artssideshow.com
About: This Gallery is for families and friends of all ages. Whether you want to shop for some spooky merchandise or have a fun photo op experience with some of the most unique and one of a kind life-size props.
Museum of Love
Location: 4320 Melrose Ave. LA, CA 90029
Dates: Daily *reservation required
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12pm-7pm; Fri: 11am-9pm; Sat: 9am-9pm; Sun: 9am-7pm
Prices: $68 for two people
Website: https://www.losangelesmuseumoflove.com
About: The museum of love is a celebration of human connection. A large 3000 square foot building houses various exhibits that are all interactive. The museum creates experiences that foster human connection. It is low-tech and relies on simple interaction to fuel its energy.
Location: 4326 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Dates: Daily
Hours: Mon-Thurs & Sun 2pm-7pm; Fri & Sat: 2pm-9pm *reservation required
Prices: $68 for two people
Website: https://www.crimesofpassioninteractive.com
About: "An adventure in true crime connections", where you and a partner will delve into over 50 different true crime cases that were sparked by difficulty with human connections. This is not just a viewing museum, but a doing museum where you will actively interact with the true crime. Be prepared to immerse yourself in the stories and solve the crimes as you explore the complexities of human relationships.
Location: 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Dates: Mon; Wed-Sun; *closed Tues
Hours: 10am-6pm
Prices: Adults: $25; Kids (17 and under): Free; Seniors (62+): $19; College Students: $15; Members: Free
Website: https://www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/stories-of-cinema
About: A three-floor exhibition presenting the diverse, international and complex stories of moviemakers and the works they create.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood + Jumanji Safari Tour
Location: 6933 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, California 90028
Dates: Daily
Hours: 10am-8pm *times may vary on select dates
Prices: $34.99
Website: https://www.madametussauds.com/hollywood
About: Discover the allure of Madame Tussauds Hollywood, home to over 130 meticulously crafted wax figures representing classic Hollywood icons, contemporary A-List stars, and music stars. Make the most of your visit and enter the world of Jumanji in an all-new 4D safari adventure. Join legendary explorer Nigel Billingsley and the heroes of Jumanji on a thrilling expedition packed with larger-than-life creatures, immersive effects, and nonstop action.
Location: 3204 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505
Dates: Daily
Hours: 11am-7pm
Prices: $12
Website: https://www.themysticmuseum.com
About: The museum is divided into three sections, each with their own personality: the oddities shop, BEARDED LADY VINTAGE & ODDITIES™; the homage to 80s Slasher and Horror movies, CAMP HORROR™; and the store for all things goth fashion, dark home decor, and literature on the mystical.
Location: 6757 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Dates: Daily
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm; Sun: 11am-10pm
Prices: Starting at: $29.99
Website: https://medievaltorturemuseum.com/la
About: The largest interactive historical museum in the U.S., occupying more than 6,000 square feet, with over 100 unique implements and devices on display. Enter the minds of fanatics, madmen, and murderers, and discover the world’s most detailed collection of confinement and torture devices. We believe that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, and have amassed an unprecedented collection of cruelty, based on historical documents and engravings, offering a chilling look into the darkest parts of human history.
Location: 6751 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Dates: Daily
Hours: 11am-10pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $35; Kids (6-12 yrs old) starting at: $20
Website: https://laillusions.com
About: World of illusions offers 4 unique experiences that will be sure to baffle your friends with! The Museum of Illusions, Giant’s House, Upside Down House, and Smash It will transport you to a world of fantasy and imagination!
Location: 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates: Mon; Wed-Sun; *closed Tues
Hours: 9am-4pm
Prices: Adults: $24; Kids: $20; Seniors (65+)/ Military/ Educators: $20; EBT, Snap, WIC participants: $3
Website: https://thinkplaycreate.org
About: Interactive art installations and hands-on art programming provide creative and educational experiences for children and families.
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