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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Everything at the Cayton has been carefully crafted with one goal in mind: to help create a better world through the power of play.
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With lots of hands on exhibits and interactive stations The Tellus Museum is one of the best science museum in the country for young kids. Photo by Melanie Preis
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Atlanta History Center's new Goizueta Children’s Experience allows kids to experience the city through play, exploration, and storytelling. Photo courtesy of Atlanta History Center
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Visit the beautiful Wonderland that is Atlanta's Balloon Museum, open through April 14, 2024. Photo by Melanie Preis
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The Children's Museum of Atlanta welcomes young children to explore their world and unleash their creativity. Photo courtesy of the museum
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See Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and other Sesame Street characters at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by the author
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