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Alameda Art Center
Alameda
Provides opportunities for the creation of fine arts and features juried art exhibitions.
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Alameda Historical Museum
Alameda
Photo tour highlighting historic furniture, documents, Ohlone relics, and more.
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Alamaden Quicksilver County Park & Mining Museum
San Jose
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Angels Gate Cultural Center
San Pedro
Features galleries, workshops, and studios for painters, sculptors, dancers, and musicians.
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Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Lake Los Angeles
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and housing a unique collection of Native American Artifacts.
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Aqua Caliente Cultural Museum
Palm Springs
Non-Profit Organization interpreting the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Cahuilla peoples.
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Aquarium of the Bay
San Francisco
Educational facility dedicated to San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters.
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Air Museums Planes of Fame
Chino
Dedicated to collecting, restoring, displaying and preserving aircraft and memorabilia for the educational benefit of current and future generations
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Artists' Museum of Actual Art
Los Angeles
With images of art, artist profiles, links, and much more.
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Asphalt Museum
Rohnert Park
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Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
San Francisco
Devoted to the arts and cultures of Asia. The permanent collections represent over 40 Asian countries spanning 6,000 years of history.
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At The Presidio
San Francisco
Exploring diverse cultural riches of the American West and the Pan-Pacific region.
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Autry Museum of Western Heritage
Los Angeles
Explores the history, traditions, and diverse cultures of the American West through extensive permanent displays, frequent special exhibitions, and innovative educational programming.
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Bakersfiled Museum of Art
Bakersfield
Includes exhibit calendar, membership information, educational programs, and directions.
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Bay Area Discovery Museum
Sausalito
A place where toddlers to ten-year-olds explore art, science, and media.
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Bay Area Discovery Museum
San Francisco
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Beat Museum
San Francisco
The Beat Museum, located in the North Beach area of San Francisco, features collections from writers including Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Ferlinghetti.
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Berekely Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley
Offers fine art and film exhibition programs and theater schedule. Online database of over 12,000 film notes on world cinema and more.
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Berekely Art Center
Berkeley
Represents and supports the diversity of the Bay Area region with exhibitions and other cultural events
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Bigfoot Discovery Project
Felton
Group working to facilitate the discovery of Bigfoot by sharing information, and attempting to "flesh out" the hairy bipeds' natural history. Also offers information on visiting the Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Felton, CA.
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Blackhawk Automotive Museum
Danville
Resources, projects and exhibits related to the automobile and automotive art through time. Features highlights from the museum collections.
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Bolinas Museum
Bolinas
Featuring painting, photography, sculpture, and more.
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Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
Santa Ana
Featuring a collection of California paintings and artifacts.
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Bunny Museum
Pasadena
Home to bunny collectibles of every size, shape, and matter. Features Rose Parade float bunnies.
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Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
Burlingame
Featuring an online exhibit of hundreds of dispensers from the '50s to the present. Also a source for European and hard-to-find dispensers and accessories.
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Cabrillo Aquarium
Lompoc
Brings the ocean's mysteries to life in a friendly, hands-on setting. Scheduled public tours are offered at no charge.
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
San Pedro
Official site of this educational, recreational, and research facility, dedicated to educating the general public about the marine environment of southern California.
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Calico Ghost Town
Yermo
Living museum complete with a school house and dramatic reenactments.
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California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco
Museum exhibits, research, lectures, courses, books, symposia, and expeditions about the wonders and value of the natural world.
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California African American Museum
Los Angeles
Offers galleries of living treasures of African American art, history, and culture.
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California Conservatory Corps State Museum
San Luis Obispo
Artifacts and documents devoted to Franklin Roosevelt's "Forest Army."
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California Heritage Museum
Santa Monica
Exhibiting American decorative art, fine art, and folk art, with an emphasis on the California region.
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California Indian Museum & Cultural Center
San Francisco
Offers history, culture, and contemporary life of California Indians, as well as information about the staff and events.
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California Military Museum
Sacramento
Preserving California's military history from the Spanish Colonial period to the present.
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California Science Center
Los Angeles
Offering hands on experiences, exhibits, educational workshops and IMAX movies for all ages.
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California State Railroad Museum
Sacramento
Provides an introduction to the museum and many of its permanent exhibits.
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California Surf Museum
Oceanside
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Camp San Luis Obispo Historical Site
San Luis Obispo
ncludes aircraft from the 1950s and '60s, sculptures by Italian prisoners-of-war from World War II, and a Bataan memorial.
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Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
Carmel
Cultural center supporting experimental fine arts and science, speakers, and theater productions.
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Carnegie Art Museum
Oxnard
Includes information on exhibits, tours, classes, events, and more.
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Carole & Barry Kaye Museum of Miniatures
Los Angeles
Collection of miniatures from all over the world, as well as for sale in the museum's Petite Elite gift shop.
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Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco
San Francisco
Dedicated to preserving, documenting, and exhibiting original animation, comic strips, gag cartoons, comic book art, advertising illustration, greeting card art, and memorabilia.
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Casa Del Herrero
Montecito
Historic home and garden open for tours.
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Centennial Heritage Museum
Santa Ana
Our primary focus is on quality hands-on experiences of 19th century history in California, including the Gold Rush and family life just before the end of the century. We also provide educational experiences in natural sciences and ecology as well as interactive adaptions of classic children's literature, such as "Treasure Island."
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Chabot Space & Science Center
Oakland
Observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting focusing on astronomy and the space sciences and the interrelationships of all sciences.
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Chaffe Zoological Gardens
Fresno
Holds animals from all over the world and offers a variety of educational and community programs.
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Charles M. Schulz Museum
Santa Rosa
Features exhibits, biography, timeline, news, and event calendar.
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Children's Discovery Museum
San Jose
Serves the needs of children, families, and schools as a center for learning and discovery.
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Children's Museum at La Habra
La Habra
Includes extensive exhibit information as well as activities for parents and teachers.
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Children's Nature Institute
Santa Monica
Provides environmental education for young children and their families, including nature walks throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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Chinese American Museum
Los Angeles
Aims to foster a deeper understanding of America's diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese-Americans. Located in Los Angeles.
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Christmas Creche Exhibit
Palo Alto
Celebrate the birth of Christ with a nativity exhibit and holiday music.
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Chumash Interpretive Center
Thousand Oaks
Enhancing the public's awareness and understanding of the Chumash People native to Ventura County, both historically and culturally through a visual, verbal and hands-on experience.
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Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center
Downey
Space science and aerospace learning center being developed in Downey, California.
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Computer Hall of Fame
La Mesa
Honors major achievements in the computer industry.
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Computer Museum History Center
Mountain View
Dedicated to the preservation and celebration of computing history.
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Computer Museum of America
La Mesa
Dedicated to preserving and displaying data processing history.
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Copia
Napa
Cultural museum and education center dedicated to exploring the American contribution to wine and food.
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Coyote Point Museum
San Mateo
Live animals and exhibits from the San Francisco Bay Area environment
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de Saisset Museum
Santa Clara
Event and exhibit information; caretaker of the California History Collection.
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Descanso Gardens
La Canada Flintridge
Botanical garden noted for its camellia forest, rosarium, iris, and California native plant collections.
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Desert Holocaust Memorial
Rancho Mirage
Represents and honors the people and different aspects of the Holocaust.
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deYoung Museum
San Francisco
Official site of the museum, founded in 1895 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park
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Discovery Science Center
Santa Ana
Educating young minds, assisting teachers and increasing understanding and appreciation of science, math and technology.
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Eames Office
Los Angeles
Dedicated to communicating, preserving, and extending the work and legacy of Charles and Ray Eames. Includes some products for sale.
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Eaton Canyon Natural Area
Pasadena
190-acre zoological, botanical, and geological wonderland situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Palo Alto
Nonprofit community horticultural foundation featuring a 2.5 acre property with a historic home, carriage house, tea house, and formal and demonstration gardens.
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Elliott Fouts Gallery
Granite Bay
Showcasing artists from Northern California.
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Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Danville
Details about Tao House, where Eugene O'Neill lived from 1937 to 1944.
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Explorit Science Center
Davis
Small, hands-on museum in Davis, California.
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Feline Conservation Center
Rosamond
A desert zoo north of Los Angeles which is home to a variety of wild cat species.
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Firehouse Museum
San Diego
Displays a large collection of fire-fighting equipment and memorabilia from across the USA and around the world
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Flower Fields
Carlsbad
Large ranunculus flower field offering tours and more.
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Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
San Diego
Collects and preserves artifacts and documentation related to U.S. Marine Corps aviation history.
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Folsom History Museum and Interpretive Area
Folsom
Permenant exhibit offers a look at the settlement and development of the area. It includes Maidu Indians, Gold Rush, the Railroad and Folsom Powerhouse and Prison. Agriculture, Mining and settlement history are also discussed
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Fort McArthur Museum
San Pedro
Dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Fort MacArthur, a U.S. Army post which guarded the Los Angeles harbor from 1914 to 1974.
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Fort Tejon Historical Park
Los Angeles
19th Century fort where Civil War reenactment battles are staged regularly.
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Fowler Museum of Cultural History
Los Angeles
Explores art and culture from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the America, past and present, and provides informative exhibitions and events for greater Los Angeles and beyond.
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Fresno Art Museum
Fresno
Site features gallery schedules, volunteering information, calendar of events, and more.
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Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Fresno
Featuring all exhibits, a rotation of monthly special exhibits and a yearly calendar of events.
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Fullerton Museum Center
Fullerton
Presenting multidisciplinary exhibtions and educational programs in the areas of history, science, art and the humanities.
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Ganna Walksa Lotusland Estate
Montecito
A 37-acre garden estate specializing in plants from around the world.
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Gatekeeper's Cabin Museum
Tahoe City
Devoted to the history of Lake Tahoe with exhibits of Native American artifacts, natural history displays, and photo library.
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Genealogical Society of Riverside
Riverside
Includes meeting schedule, news, issues of the Lifeliner newsletter, and links to member web sites.
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George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
Los Angeles
Home to saber-toothed cats, Columbian mammoths, and repository of Ice Age fossils in the heart of the Los Angeles "Miracle Mile" district.
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Gibbon Conservation Center
Santa Clarita
Devoted to the study and preservation of the increasingly rare, endangered small ape, the gibbon.
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Golden State Museum
Sacramento
Celebrates California's people, place, promise, and politics through multimedia exhibits, historic documents, and artifacts.
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Gold Ridge
Sebastopol
Experimental farm founded by horticulturist Luther Burbank.
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Gold Rush Trail
San Francisco
San Francisco's outdoor history museum is a walking tour of gold rush era historical monuments, areas and points of interest.
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Great Valley Serpentarium
Lodi
Living reptile museum and captive snake breeding facility. Sells snakes and reptiles.
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Grier-Musser Museum
Los Angeles
Relive the charm of Victorian Los Angeles.
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Habitot Children's Museum
Berkeley
Special place for young children, from infants through age seven, to experience hands-on discovery play and learning.
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Haggin Museum
Stockton
Offers collections of fine art and area history.
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Hakone Gardens
Saratoga
Gardens and original buildings were built in 1918. Attractions include a koi pond, sculptured trees and plants, a bamboo park, and Zen garden.
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Hall of Health
Berkeley
A community health-education museum and science center, dedicated to promoting wellness and personal responsibility for health
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Hand Fan Museum of Healdsburg
Healdsburg
Dedicated solely to the exhibition of hand fans.
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
San Jose
Animal and ride info, adoption details, a look behind the scenes, and more.
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Hiller Aviation Museum
San Carlos
Collection dedicated to man's concept of flight. The museum highlights the many historic advancements native to Northern California, and shows how technologies resident here today will shape the future of air transportation.
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Hollywood Entertainment Museum
Hollywood
Cultural institution representing the achievements of the entertainment arts and the history of Hollywood.
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Hollywoods RockWalk
Hollywood
Visit the rock and roll museum honoring artists and groups who have made a significant contribution to the music industry and rock history.
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Hollywood Wax Museum
Hollywood
Official site of the museum that features major movie and TV stars of the past and present, as well as sports figures, politicians, and religious representations.
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Historic Ranch Dominquez Adobe
Carson
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Ink People Center for the Arts
Eureka
Membership based community arts organization. Online galleries and information on exhibits, programs and art classes.
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Intel Museum
Santa Clara
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International Banana Club & Museum
Altadena
Dedicated to having fun and laughing.
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International Museum of Women
San Francisco
Educating people about the experiences, contributions and evolution of women through exhibits, interactive technology and the exchange of ideas.
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Irvine Museum
Irvine
Dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist Period.
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IVC Desert Museum
Oceanside
Read about the museum plans, special collections, the museum society and more.
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I.Wolk Gallery
Saint Helena
Featuring contemporary paintings, work on paper, and sculpture.
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Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles
Promotes understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by preserving, interpreting, and sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans.
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Japanese American Resource Center Museum
San Jose
Striving to collect, preserve, and disseminate the arts, culture, and history of Japanese Americans, with emphasis on the Santa Clara Valley. The JARC/M is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday afternoons. Admission is free.
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Japanese Friendship Garden
San Diego
Eleven acres in Balboa Park.
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John Muir National Historic Site
Martinez
John Muir, the home in which he lived the last 24 years of his life, and his contributions to the preservation movement
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J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles
Details the museum's collections, visitor services, and history. Includes information about both the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Getty Villa in Malibu.
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Judah L. Magnes Museum
Berkeley
Collects, preserves, and exhibits treasures of Jewish art, history, and culture from throughout the world.
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Kern County Museum
Bakersfield
Beautiful 16-acre museum contains over 50 historic structures depicting the history of Kern County, California, and the West.
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Kidzone
Riverside
An accessible, interactive and educational environment for children and families.
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Korean American Museum
Los Angeles
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LA Architect & Design Museum
Los Angeles
Center focusing on local artists and design projects.
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Lace Museum
Sunnyvale
Our mission is to preserve lace and the art of lace making, to exhibit lace and its historical use, and to offer instruction in all facets of lace making.
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Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Beach
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Latino Art Museum
Pomona
Specializes in Latino American art.
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Learning Studio
San Francisco
Multimedia and communications lab. Learn how to build classroom versions of Exploratorium exhibits. Also includes a teacher's guide to student experiments.
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Lincoln Memorial Shrine Museum
Redlands
Serving the citizens of Redlands, California since 1894. Also home of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine Museum.
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Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Walnut Creek
Wildlife rehabilitation and educational center that focuses on native California wildlife and natural history. Offers a charitable vehicle donation program.
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Long Beah Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach
Provides a unique opportunity to explore the diversity of marine habitats of the Pacific Rim.
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Long Beach Museum of Art
Long Beach
Located on a bluff overlooking Long Beach Harbor and the ocean.
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Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions
Los Angeles
Contemporary visual arts center encouraging experimentation and innovation.
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Los Angeles Holocaust Museum
Los Angeles
For remembrance of Jews from Europe.
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Los Angeles Maritime Museum
San Pedro
Offering seven galleries of exhibits exploring the maritime history of Southern California.
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Los Angeles Zoo
Los Angeles
Information on membership, programs, events, and more.
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Marine Aquarium Society of LA
Los Angeles
For the marine aquarium hobbyist.
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Marin Museum of the American Indian
Novato
Dedicated to cultivating an awareness and understanding of Native American history and culture.
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Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum
Tahoe City
Features baskets, dolls, and artifacts representative of the Washoe and Paiute tribes as well as weavers from the Great Plains to Alaska.
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Maturango Museum
Ridgecrest
Museum of the cultural history, natural history and geology of the Northern Mojave Desert, emphasizing the Indian Wells Valley.
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McClellan Aviation Museum
Sacramento
Located at Sacramento's former McClellan Air Force Base.
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Fort Bragg
Featuring an event calendar, photos and membership information.
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Mendocino County Museum
Willits
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Meux Home Museum
Fresno
Presents a middle-class Victorian residence in Fresno, CA. Tours are led by a costumed docent.
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Mexican Indigenous Textiles
Internet
Mexican indigenous culture and costume
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Mexican Museum
San Francisco
Art and cultural institution exploring the complexity of Mexican and Latino cultures in the Americas. Located in the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA.
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Mingie International Museum
San Diego
Traditional and contemporary folk art, crafts, and designs.
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Minolta Planetarium
Cupertino
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Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
San Luis Obispo
Offers a profile of the old catholic building.
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Mission San Miguel Arcangel
San Miguel
Official site for the mission. With a calendar, parish bulletin, news, and more.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey
Mission is to inspire conservation of the seas.
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Monterey County Youth Museum
Monterey
Explore and touch everything with hands-on exhibits.
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Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey
Permanent collection of American photography, early California painting, Asian art and international folk art.
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Mountain Charlie History Tour
Los Angeles
Contains several photos of the man, his gravesite, plaques, and also includes information about the historical figure in the Santa Cruz County.
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Mount Wilson Observatory
Mount Wilson
Features a virtual tour, descriptions of the observatory's research programs, educational resources, and information about requesting time on the 100-inch Hooker Telescope.
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Movieland Wax Museum
Buena Park
Walk within inches of wax figures of famous Hollywood movie stars.
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Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Documents the murals and muralists creating public mural art in the Los Angeles area
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Musee Mecanique
San Francisco
One of the largest privately owned collections of antique coin-operated automatic mechanical and musical instruments in the world.
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The Museum of African Diaspora
San Francisco
Promotes, explores, and celebrates the contributions people of African descent have made across the globe.
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Museum of American Heritage
Palo Alto
Preserves and presents American inventions of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Museum of Ancient & Modern Art
Grass Valley
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Museum of Art & History
Santa Cruz
Information on exhibitions and events at the museum. Archives of past shows and community programs are also available.
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Museum of City of San Francisco
San Francisco
Preserving the history of the City; online exhibits include the 1906 earthquake and a 1965-69 chronology of local rock and roll.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Los Angeles
Collects, exhibits, and intreprets art created since 1940 in all media and preserves it for future generations.
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Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego
San Diego
Focusing on art created after 1950. Take a tour of the permanent collection or view individual artist's work, with attached biographical information.
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Museum of Craft & Folk Art
San Francisco
Located in the Fort Mason Center.
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Museum of Creation and Earth History
Santee
Biblical history and creation science
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Museum of Flying
Santa Monica
Features a collection of World War II fighter aircraft.
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Museum of Jurassic Technology
Culver City
Educational institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic.
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Museum of Making Music
Carlsbad
Nostalgic look at the past 100 years of American music and the history of the music products industry. Features vintage instruments, multimedia, and interactive musical stage.
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Museum of Man
San Diego
An educational, nonprofit corporation collecting for posterity and displaying the life and history of mankind.
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Museum of Neon Art
Los Angeles
Nonprofit museum specializing in neon art and signage as well as electric and kinetic art. Features an archive and slide library of research materials.
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Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego
Dedicated solely to photography from mid-20th century to contemporary fine art & photojournalism.
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Museum of Tolerance
Provocative interactive exhibits inspire visitors to engage in the Museum's mission to promote greater understanding, respect and social justice in our multi-cultural world
Los Angeles
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Museum of TV & Radio
Beverly Hills
Presents exhibitions and seminars of historical television and radio broadcasts
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Napa Valley Museum
Yountville
Featuring the people, environment, wine and agricultural industries of Napa
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National Arts & Disability Center
Los Angeles
Information, resource, and training center dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual, performing, media, and literary arts communities.
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National Gallery of Art: Gemini G.E.L. Catalogue Raisonne
Los Angeles
Presents publications of the acclaimed Los Angeles print and sculpture workshop from its beginning in 1966 through 1996.
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National History Museum of LA: Mineral Sciences
Los Angeles
Information about mission, research, staff, collections, and exhibits.
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National Maritime Museum Association
San Francisco
Operates the USS Pampanito, a WWII submarine and assists with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
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National YoYo Museum
Chico
Thousands of items on exhibit show the change of yoyo play through the century. Houses the collection of the D.F. Duncan Family and The Dr. Tom Kuhn Collection.
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North Coast Nature Center
Crescent City
Features live animal exhibits with a focus on animals native to the northern coast of California. Visit to explore jellyfish, snakes, frogs, and more.
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Norton Simon Museum
Pasadena
Collection includes European paintings and sculpture ranging from the 14th to the 20th Century.
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Oakland Zoo
Oakland
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Oakland Museum of California
Oakland
Provides collections, exhibitions, and educational opportunities designed to generate a broader and deeper understanding of and interest in California's environment, history, art, and people.
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Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside
Hosts a broad range of international, national, and regional exhibits.
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Orange County Museum of Art
Costa Mesa
A merger of the Newport Harbor Art Museum and the Laguna Art Museum.
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Orange County Natural History Museum
Laguna Niguel
Learn about local natural history from fossils, modern animals and plants.
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Oran Z Pan African Black Facts & Wax Museum
Los Angeles
Museum of Americana, Africana and especially African Americana.
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Pacific Asia Museum
Pasadena
Presents exhibitions about the culture and traditions of Asia and the Pacific islands as well as education and outreach programs.
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Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs
One of the world's largest collections of flying World War Two military aircraft.
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Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs
Art Museum is dedicated to the enrichment of the entire community through expanding collections, dynamic exhibitions and diverse programs
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Palm Springs Desert Museum
Palm Springs
Official site. Presenting contemporary and western art, natural science and history in addition to peforming arts in the Annenberg theater.
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Palo Alto Art Center
Palo Alto
Provides exhibition information.
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Pasadena Museum of History
Pasadena
Preserving the local history and culture of Pasadena, CA.
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Petaluma Historical Museum/Library
Petaluma
Dedicated to the history of Petaluma and its environs.
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Petersen Automotive Museum
Los Angeles
Showcasing the automobile's impact on Los Angeles.
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pescadero
Official information about California's Pigeon Point Light Station, a State Historic Park. Site includes a virtual tour of the lighthouse and grounds, history, bird watching, and hostel information.
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Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum
Point Arena
Online home of the Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum in Mendocino, California. Find information about lighthouse tours and lodging, whale watching off the point, and museum exhibits and events.
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Pomona College Museum of Art
Claremont
Oversees the permanent collections of Pomona College and presents temporary exhibitions during the academic year.
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Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Danville
The 1944 explosion at Port Chicago & its aftermath, where segregated Naval units loaded munitions onto ships
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Portugese Historical Museum
San Jose
Preserves the culture and heritage of Portuguese immigrants to the U.S. from the time of the discoveries to the present day.
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Precise Eyes Mural Arts & Visitors Center
San Francisco
Offering tours, classes, discount supply store, and workshops.
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Randall Museum
San Francisco
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
San Diego
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Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
San Francisco
Explore a world of improbabilities located at Fisherman's Wharf.
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Riverside Art Museum
Riverside
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Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
Carmel
Non-Profit Organization of volunteer members established to acquire, maintain, and provide for public access to Tor House, Hawk Tower, and the surrounding gardens.
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Simi Valley
Life and legacy of Ronald and Nancy Reagan
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Rosicrucian Park
San Jose
Headquarters for the Rosicrucians in North America located in a park-like setting featuring exotic plants and a large collection of Egyptian artifacts.
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Rosicrucian Park
San Jose
Headquarters for the Rosicrucians in North America located in a park-like setting featuring exotic plants and a large collection of Egyptian artifacts.
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Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park
Richmond
Roles of those working on the home front during WWII, including women affectionately known as "Rosies," and their impacts on society.
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Route 66 Museum & Rancho Cucamonga Visitors Center
Rancho Cucamongo
Brief history of Route 66 with memorabilia and souvenirs are displayed.
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Sacramento River Discovery Center
Sacramento
Provides information on water conservation, agriculture, recreation, plants, wildlife, public outreach, field trips, and more.
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Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento
Located in William Land Park.
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San Diego Aerospace Museum
San Diego
Experience aviation's history from the Wright Flyer to the Space Shuttle and beyond.
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San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego
Antiques, classics, racers, motorcycles, and more. Research library contains rare publications, photos, and film.
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San Diego Hall of Champions
San Diego
To serve San Diego as the center point for all sports related programs, events, education, training, and historical preservation for local residents, and those interested in coming to San Diego
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San Diego Junior Theatre
San Diego
Thirteen productions on three stages - designed and directed by highly qualified theatre arts professionals - featuring the acting, singing and dancing of our students ages 8 to 18.
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San Diego Maritime Museum
San Diego
Home of the Star of India - the world's oldest active tall ship.
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San Diego Model Railroad Museum
San Diego
The world's largest operating model railroad exhibit. This unique museum has four enormous scale model layouts depicting railroads of the southwest.
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San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego
Includes an events calendar, exibitions, and information on collections and education.
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San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego
Explores the biodiversity and evolutionary history of southern California and Baja California with research, education, exhibits and community involvement.
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San Diego Railway Museum
San Diego
Dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of railroads as they existed in the Pacific Southwest; information on train rides available on actual vintage equipment.
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San Diego Zoo
San Diego
Includes membership information, kids pages, and online ticket sales for the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.
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San Francisco Exploratorium
San Francisco
Experience exhibits from this museum of science, art, and human perception.
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San Francisco Fire Department Museum
San Francisco
Includes department history, exhibit information, and more.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco
Celebrating the maritime history of the U.S. Pacific Coast. Historic fleet, museum, maritime library, sea music, boatbuilding classes, and many educational and fun public programs.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
San Francisco
Information about the collection, exhibitions, history, public programs, services, and products.
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San Francisco Performing Arts Library & Museum
San Francisco
Includes both national and international holdings, with special emphasis on the rich heritage of the live performing arts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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San Francisco Zoo
San Francisco
On a 65 acre site located next to the Pacific Ocean
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San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
San Jose
Showcasing 3,500 varieties of heritage, modern, and miniature roses.
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San Jose History Park
San Jose
Self-guided tour exploring the exterior architecture of original and replica homes, businesses, and landmarks of Santa Clara Valley's past.
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San Jose Museum of Art
San Jose
Free admission to everyone. Site features information on current and past exhibitions and a calendar of events
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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
San Jose
Collection includes historical and artistic quilts and textiles.
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San Quentin Prison Museum
San Quentin
Information on the exhibits, prison history, and more.
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Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Ana
Take a guided, multimedia tour of the zoo, with information, history, and zoo events also available
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Santa Barbara Historical Society
Santa Barbara
Museum exhibiting the city of Santa Barbara's artistic and cultural heritage.
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara
Preserves and presents the maritime history of the Santa Barbara Channel and its National Marine Sanctuary.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara
Dedicated to excellence in collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art from various cultures and periods to enhance the quality of life of its visitors and community.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara
Answering questions about natural history and Native American culture with world renowned specialists in marine biology, ornithology, mammalogy, ethnobotany, archeology, and anthropology.
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Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Santa Barbara
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Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
Newhall
Stimulate public interest in the history of the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas, to collect and preserve the stories and artifacts which relate to local history, and to provide educational services to the community
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Santa Cruz
Housed in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, the museum traces over 100 years of surfing history as it relates to Santa Cruz.
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San Luis Obispo Art Center
San Luis Obispo
Offers traditional and contemporary work, links to artists, and classes.
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San Luis Obispo County Historical Society
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo County History
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Santa Monica Museum of Art
Santa Monica
Contemporary museum exhibiting experimental and new art forms.
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Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation
Willits
Promoting the cultural legacy of the Ridgewood Ranch home of Seabiscuit through historic preservation, environmental conservation, and public education.
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Seaworld: San Diego
San Diego
Offers park information, details of attractions, education resources, animal information, offers, and more.
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Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Sebastopol
Grassroots, nonprofit community center including three galleries, expanded art classrooms, performance hall, ceramics studio, sculpture garden, and gift shop.
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SFSU Museum of Ancient Civilizations
San Francisco
Houses the Sutro Egyptian collection, a collection of artifacts from Pre-Dynastic Egypt through the Greco-Roman period. Used by the Museum Studies Program at San Francisco State.
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Sherman Indian Museum
Riverside
Offers virtual exhibitions, genealogical references, and information on the history of Indian boarding schools, as well as a physical museum.
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Silicon Valley Art Museum
Los Altos
The Silicon Valley Art Museum is the leading online art gallery highlighting the intersection of art, technology and culture
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Simon Wiesenthal Center
Los Angeles
International center for Holocaust remembrance and the defense of human rights and the Jewish people.
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Siskiyou County Museum
Yreka
Built in 1950 by the county to collect, preserve, disseminate and interpret the history of the area for future generations.
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Soma Gallery
La Jolla
Modern and contemporary works of art including paintings, sculpture, and photography.
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Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Sonoma
With information on current and previous exhibitions, location, and more.
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Southern California Scenic Railway Association
Los Angeles
Featured are photos of equipment and operations at the museum. Equipment rosters, library section, and historical railroading information also featured.
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Southwest Museum
Los Angeles
Dedicated to the preservation of Native American Indian art and history.
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Spectrum Fine Art Photography Gallery
Fresno
Collective gallery featuring the work of fine art photographers from the San Joaquin Valley.
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S.S. Lane Victory
San Pedro
Information about an operational World War II era victory ship, museum, and memorial.
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SSVMS Museum of Medical History
Sacramento
Evolution of Medicine from the Gold Rush (1848) to present
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Stagecoach Inn Museum - Conejo Valley Historical Society
Newbury Park
Declared a California Landmark in 1965 and saved from demolition by the CVHS
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Steinhart Aquarium
San Francisco
Oldest municipal aquarium in the U.S. containing one of the most diverse collections of aquatic animals worldwide.
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Stowitts Museum & Library
Pacific Grove
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Strybing Abroretum & Botancial Gardens
San Francisco
Located within Golden Gate Park.
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Sundance Art Glass Center
Mountain View
Supplies, kilns, glassblowing, classes and workshops, and more.
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Sun Gallery, Hayward Area Forum of the Arts
Hayward
Community based visual arts center, with exhibitions and educational programs that focus on the work of contemporary Northern California artists.
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Surf Style
San Francisco
Looks at retro-progressive surf culture, including the 1970s and the contemporary single fine art movement. Includes art, films, and events.
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Tech Museum of Innovation
San Jose
Nonprofit science and technology center serving the Silicon Valley, features an IMAX Theater.
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Timken Museum of Art
San Diego
Admission free museum in Balboa Park, featuring Master paintings, American paintings and Russian icons.
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Towe Auto Museum
Sacramento
The Towe Auto Museum is a spacious 71,000 square foot museum, home to over 160 vehicles of various makes and models, from 1896 to modern day, all uniquely displayed chronologically among exhibits befitting the times and changes of the automobile
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Triangle Tattoo & Museum
Fort Bragg
One of the few museums in the world dedicated to the display of tattoo artifacts. Includes tattoo galleries, museum information, books, and more.
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Triton Museum of Art
Santa Clara
A contemporary art museum with an extensive program of art, education and community involvement.
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Tulare Historical Museum
Tulare
Showcases the history of Tulare, California through permanent collections and traveling exhibits. Funded by the Tulare City Historical Society.
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Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Redding
Museum complex with a summer butterfly house, live animals, miles of walking trails, and information on the Sundial Bridge across the Sacramento River.
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UCLA Planetarium & Telescope Shows
Los Angeles
Offers three free sky shows to the community every week
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University of California, Berkeley - Botanical Garden
Berkeley
Worldwide collection featuring plants of documented wild origin from nearly every continent, with an emphasis on plants from Mediterranean climates
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University of California, Berkeley - Lawrence Hall of Science - William Knox Holt Planetarium
Berkeley
Information about the planetarium's shows, public stargazing, and more.
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USS Hornet Museum
Alameda
Peacefully moored at historic Alameda Point on San Francisco Bay.
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U.S.S. Midway
San Diego
San Diego aircraft-carrier museum
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U.S.S. Potomac
Oakland
Built in 1934 as the Coast Guard cutter Electra, she was recommissioned in 1936 as President Franklin Roosevelt's "floating White House" and later purchased by Elvis Presley. Includes tour information and photos.
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Vacaville Art Gallery
Vacaville
Nonprofit gallery showcasing local and area artists and community art events.
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Vacaville Museum
Vacaville
Center for Solano County history. Features hours, exhibit info, guild, and membership information.
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Villa Montalvo
Saratoga
Nonprofit art center presents shows by world-class performers, funding an artist residency program, gallery, and outreach programs.
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Wally Park NHRA Motorsports Museum
Pomona
Celebrate the impact of motorsports on our culture
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Watson Cabin Museum
Tahoe City
Explore an authenic log cabin built in 1908.
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Wax Museum
San Francisco
Site includes admission prices, directions, and a list of the wax figures in the museum.
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Western Aerospace Museum
Oakland
Provide a vital resource to Oakland and surrounding communities inspiring interest in the rich aviation history of Oakland and the Bay Area, fostering growth in aviation education and awareness and promoting community for local area groups
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Western Museum of Flight
Hawthrone
Near LAX, this Air Museum is home of the YF-23A, YF-17, F-5A, JB-1, A-4A, XAT-6E, YO-3A, DH-82A, Stinson 108A Voyager, RP-76, RP-5A and many more aircraft.
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Western Railway Museum
Suisun City
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William Heath Davis House Museum
San Diego
This 140 year old house is the oldest structure in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego
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William S. Hart Ranch & Museum
Los Angeles
Houses the collection of western art, Native American artifacts, and early Hollywood memorabilia of this silent film cowboy star and director.
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Wings of History
San Martin
Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of antique aircraft and other aviation artifacts.
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Workman & Temple Family Homestead Museum
City of Industry
Preserving southern California history from 1830 to 1930.
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WORKS San Jose
San Jose
Contemporary art and performance gallery located in downtown San Jose, CA. Programs include regular visual art exhibits, performance art, and music events.
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Wyatt Earp Museum
San Diego
Part of the Gaslamp Books and Museum in San Diego, CA. Site offers photos of the Wyatt Earp display and merchandise for sale.
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
San Francisco
Presents visual and performing arts as well as educational programs, emphasizing the diverse artists and communities of the area.
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Zeum
San Francisco
New art and technology center for young people lets you explore firsthand a range of visual, performing and media arts.
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