3 Best Places To See in Torrance, CA

“The Western Museum of Flight is an educational institution that is dedicated to maintaining and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California's aviation heritage. Children can view and interact with the aircraft that helped shape aviation history through the educational activities offered by the museum. The museum offers an interior look at completed and in-progress aircraft restoration projects. The collection of the Western Museum of Flight consists of a variety of warbirds, aircraft, target drones, piston and jet engines, aircraft parts, aircraft ejection seats, World War II artifacts, aircrew equipment, and a sizable model aircraft collection. The Western Museum of Flight accommodates and serves as a venue for special events and meetings. The museum offers free admission for children under 12 years.”

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“Torrance Art Museum exhibits contemporary art by both local and international artists. The museum aims to be a premier visual art space for viewing contemporary art in the South Bay. The Museum aims to inspire all people to develop and increase their understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary artwork through various exhibitions offered in its two gallery spaces, and educational programs, lectures, artist talks, and symposia. Torrance Art Museum brings together visual artists and community members and fosters personal and civic well-being by encouraging understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Torrance Art Museum promotes meaningful experiences in the arts to strengthen creative and critical thinking skills and build bridges between the visual arts and other disciplines in the humanities and sciences. All events are free for the public. Torrance Art Museum offers free admission for all visitors.”

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“South Coast Botanic Garden is an 87-acre botanical garden that has more than 2,500 different species of plants. The garden is located 5.2 miles away from Torrance, CA. The garden aims to connect all to the wonders of nature and create experiences that inspire stewardship and sustainability. The garden is a masterpiece of creative land reclamation and environmental improvement for all to share. South Coast Botanic Garden is one of the world’s first botanical gardens to be developed over a sanitary landfill. The garden is located in Sunset Zone 23, one of the world's most well-liked growing regions. A hundred mature trees and shrubs are rare species that are hardly seen elsewhere. A large population of mammals and birds, including over 200 kinds of birds, has access to food and shelter thanks to the diverse plant life. South Coast Botanic Garden offers free admission for children under 4 years.”

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