THE GETTY CENTER
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Directions
Since 1997
Here’s The Deal:
"'The Getty Center' is a popular tourist attraction featuring a modern design, stunning views, open spaces, and stunning Los Angeles views. You can see American and Global photos of the 19th and 20th centuries. The set is displayed on the grounds with four freestanding pavilions. The magnificent museum, along with the architectural success of its six buildings and gardens, boasts a most extraordinary collection. It includes paintings of the 1700s to the 1900s, sculptures, and Italian decorative arts. It provides kindergarten education and outreach programs for 160,000 students per year. Standard strollers and wheelchairs are available. It affords free admission."
SPECIALTY:
Exhibition, College Faculty and Students, K-12 Teachers, Gardens, Collections, Educational and Public Programs, Architecture Tours, Adult Learners, Displays, and Photographs, Gift Shop, Teens, Outdoor Sculpture, Manuscripts, Kid's and Families, Library & International Photographs
Discount: Getty Patron Program: 20% Off on Purchases in the Getty Store View Coupon
Price: Parking - $20
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CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Directions
Since 1951
Here’s The Deal:
"California Science Center has more than 100 permanent displays of immersive science that cover many galleries. The Science Center offers a creative model for research learning by integrating exhibitions with a Science Center School at the site. You can discover the wonders of science with interactive live presentations, groundbreaking programs, and awe-inspiring films at CSC. It has many more great opportunities with top-level membership programs, exclusive event invites, and programming. You can explore its beautiful environment from the ordinary to the incredible and understand how the physical and living worlds work. It affords free admission to permanent exhibit galleries."
SPECIALTY:
Community Youth Program, Science, Camps, Dining Options, Special Event, Collections, Explore Exposition Park, Traveling Programs, Store, Displays, Educational Programs, Field Trips and Groups, Professional Learning, Exhibitions & Accessibility
Best Free Museum Award by LA Magazine in 2011
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LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Directions
Since 1966
Here’s The Deal:
"'Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens' was started in 1966. The zoo has over 1,100 mammals, ducks, amphibians, reptiles, and over 250 different animals. The botanical collection includes many cultivated gardens with over 7,400 individual plants and over 800 different plant species. You can visit the forest trail for stunning views of all facets of the tropical biome of South America. It contains naturalistic habitats and enriches educational opportunities with a lush and beautiful environment. The zoo provides free docent-led walking tours for members. It affords free entry for children (under 2)."
SPECIALTY:
Special Events, Educational and Zoo Camp, Birthday Parties, Audio Tour, Exhibitions, Tourist Attraction, Guest Services, Kid's and Family Programs, Botanical Garden, Shows and Activities, Sleepover and Community, Plants, Animals, Scout and Scholarship, Food and Shopping, Conservation & Live Shows
Discount: 10% Off at Zoo restaurants and gift shops
Price: Adults (Ages 13 and Older) - $22
Seniors (Age 62 and Older) - $19
Children (Ages 2 to 12) - $17
Carousel Ticket (Admission Required) - $3