Location: Orange Coast College Planetarium- 2701 Fairview Rd. #185, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Dates: May 10th & 31st
Hours: 5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8pm
Prices: Adults: $10; Kids (under 12 yrs old) & Seniors: $6
Website: https://tickets.mesmerica.com/costamesa
About: Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses.
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Location: 465 N Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dates: Now-June 29th; Wed-Sun
Hours: 1pm-6pm
Prices: Adults (17+): $20; Kids (5-16 yrs old): $10; Senior/ Student: $10
Website: https://mrbrainwashartmuseum.com
About: Bold and immersive, this one-of-a-kind experience explores Mr. Brainwash's output and evolution since first coming to prominence in the award-winning Banksy documentary, Exit Through the Giftshop, over ten years ago. Vibrant multi-medium works and installations draw viewer’s into the artist’s unique worldview, a fearless vision created via mash-ups of historical and pop iconography that reference artists from all over.
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Location: 1590 S. Coast Highway Suite 5 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Dates: Now-Sept 28th; Thurs-Sun
Hours: 11am-6pm
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.
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Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibit at the California Science Center
Location: 700 Exposition Park Drive LA, CA 90037
Dates: Daily
Hours: 10am-5pm
Prices: Adults: $22.50; Child (3-12 yrs old): $15.95; Students/ Seniors (65+): $20.95
Website: https://californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/leonardo-da-vinci-inventor-artist-dreamer
About: Venture into the world of Leonardo da Vinci and marvel at 30 of his fantastic machines—from the Great Organ to the Flying Bicycle, Mechanical Bat, and Great Kite—each built in extraordinary detail according to his drawings.
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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.
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Location: 2301 Hardies Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Dates: Wed-Mon
Hours: Weekdays: 11am-5pm; Weekend: 10am-5pm
Prices: Adults: $12; Kids (4-18 yrs old)/Students: $5; Seniors (62+): $8; Military: $11
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.
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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.
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Location: 4380 Highway 46 East Paso Robles, CA 93446
Dates: Fri & Sat
Hours: 5pm-8:30pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $30 Kids starting at (3-12 yrs old): $15
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.
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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.
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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.
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Location: 422 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates: Daily
Hours: Sun, Mon &Thurs: 11am-8pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-10pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $32; Kids (3-12 yrs old) starting at: $22; Military starting at: $26
Website: https://wndrmuseum.com/location/san-diego
About: WNDR is an ever-evolving immersive experience designed to ignite the curiosity that exists within and around us.
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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.
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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.
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood + Robot Riot 7D Game
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 play the all-new, thrilling Robot Riot 7D Game. Become fully immersed in a thrilling motion simulator game where you protect the fate of humanity put an end to this robot riot once and for all. Play against your friends and family in this multi-sensory interactive robot alien game.
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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.
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Location: 6757 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Dates: Daily
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri: 11am-12am; Sat: 10am-12am; Sun: 10am-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.
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Location: 6751 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Dates: Daily
Hours: 11am-10pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $30; 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!
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Location: 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates: Mon; Wed-Sun; *closed Tues
Hours: 9am-4pm
Prices: Adults: $20; Kids: $18; Seniors (65+)/ Military/ Educators: $15; EBT, Snap, WIC participants: $2
Website: https://thinkplaycreate.org
About: Interactive art installations and hands-on art programming provide creative and educational experiences for children and families.
