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Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

Classes & Workshops - Adults ; Free Events ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Outdoor Stage/Amphitheatre ; Park/Garden/Open Space ; Science & Nature ; Special Events

The mission of Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton is to support the academic mission of CSUF with a world class living and historical collection and to provide learning opportunities for every stage of life, extending our...

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Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach

Free Events ; History & Heritage ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Special Events

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach has an array of exhibits related to the history of Newport Beach and Balboa Island. The Museum’s collections are comprised of objects, documents, and photographs reflecting the history of Balboa Island and the...

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Bowers Museum

Classes & Workshops - Adults ; Free Events ; Gallery ; History & Heritage ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Poetry & Literature ; Special Events ; Unique OC ; Visual Art

Bowers Museum opened in 1936 and prides itself on showcasing world-class arts and cultures in a warm, inviting space located in the heart of Orange County. Bowers continues be voted "Best Museum in Orange County" by OC Register for over 26 years...

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Buena Park Historical Society

Free Events ; Historic Building/Landmark ; History & Heritage ; Museum

The Buena Park Historical Society is a non-profit organization of individuals and institutions who are concerned with and working for the preservation of their community's heritage. The Society believes that this legacy must not be lost and does in...

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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens

Temporary Closure 4/27/23: The San Clemente City has advised Casa Romantica to temporarily close and cancel all future events until future notice due to a landslide of the Ocean Terrace. The safety and well-being of our guests, patrons, volunteers...

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Children's Museum at La Habra

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The Children's Museum at La Habra opened in December 1977 and is located in a historic 1923 Train Depot. The museum features seven galleries and fourteen different hands on exhibits, many of which remain unique to the field today. There is also an...

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Discovery Cube OC

Classes & Workshops - Kids ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Science & Nature

Encourage kids to learn by exploring more than 120 interactive exhibits that range from a 4-D movie theater and full-size replica of the space shuttle to a simulated tornado and giant two-story Argentinosaurus dinosaur model.

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Downtown Fullerton

Cultural District ; Free Events ; Museum ; Music ; Restaurant/Cafe ; Shopping District

After twenty years of steady revitalization, Downtown Fullerton is experiencing a "renaissance" evidenced by a growing number of sidewalk cafes, specialty restaurants, unique shops, entertainment venues, and upscale apartments. Downtown Fullerton...

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Downtown Laguna Beach

SoCal's original ‘artist colony,' Laguna Beach is home to more than 70 independent galleries, 400 working artists, and numerous festivals throughout the year. It also boasts more than 100 unique works of public art, scattered around its streets....

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Environmental Nature Center

Classes & Workshops - Kids ; Free Events ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Outdoor Stage/Amphitheatre ; Park/Garden/Open Space ; Science & Nature

Founded in 1972, the Environmental Nature Center, known simply to thousands of visiting students through the years as “The ENC”, is a fascinating combination of 15 California native plant communities (ranging from desert, to oak woodland, to...

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Fullerton Museum Center (FMC)

Free Events ; History & Heritage ; Museum ; Unique OC ; Visual Art

The mission of the Fullerton Museum Center (FMC) is to present the best in diverse exhibitions and education programs. Our Center provides a vibrant central gathering place for the community, stimulates dialogue, and promotes critical and creative...

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Gray Matter Museum

Business/Company ; Classes & Workshops - Adults ; Museum ; Special Events

The Gray Matter Museum of Art is a contemporary space for creative and social experiences that trigger the gray matter within us. Our objective is to give art a home, a place to live, reason to be, and for viewers to embrace all of its encompassing...

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Heritage Museum of Orange County (HMOC)

Historic Building/Landmark ; History & Heritage ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Unique OC

A favorite field trip destination is the Heritage Museum of Orange County is a Victorian gem. Historic plaza features 1890's buildings with gardens and citrus groves. Among these is the Kellogg House.

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Heroes Hall Veterans Museum and Education Center

Gallery ; History & Heritage ; Museum ; Unique OC

Heroes Hall Museum and Education Center is a place for the public to gather, learn and celebrate veterans. Heroes Hall is a free, permanent, year-round museum and education center with exhibitions, performances and educational programs that...

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Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC)

Classes & Workshops - Adults ; Classes & Workshops - Kids ; Free Events ; Gallery ; Museum ; Online/Virtual ; Visual Art

The Huntington Beach Art Center provides activities to the residents and visitors of Huntington Beach. Visit the Huntington Beach Art Center for many different art exhibitions.

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Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum

Free Events ; Museum ; Sports

Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum (HBISM) was founded several decades ago by a woman who's never surfed. In fact, Natalie Kotsch came from a spot in Canada where there really wasn't any surfing. She recognized this incredible beach vibe...

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Irvine Historical Museum

Free Events ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Park/Garden/Open Space ; Science & Nature

Located in the San Joaquin Ranch House, the museum was commissioned by James Irvine in 1868 and considered the oldest standing structure within the original boundaries of Irvine Ranch. Built for $1,300, the home was the first wooden house to be...

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Laguna Art Museum

Museum ; Music ; Phased Re-Opening ; Visual Art

Laguna Art Museum exists to engage and enlighten people of all ages through art that embodies and preserves the California experience. Laguna Art Museum presents exhibitions relevant to California art and artists throughout the year and is home to...

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Long Beach Museum of Art

Free Events ; Gallery ; History & Heritage ; Museum ; Visual Art

The Long Beach Museum of Art is a museum located on Ocean Boulevard in the Bluff Park neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States. The museum's permanent collection includes over 4,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, works on paper, and...

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Lyon Air Museum

History & Heritage ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Special Events

Founded by Major General William Lyon, Lyon Air Museum is located on the west side of John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Lyon Air Museum is collocated with Martin Aviation, an award winning jet, turbo-prop and piston-powered aircraft...

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Marconi Automotive Museum

Museum ; Special Events

Our mission is to help raise awareness for the plight of at-risk children in Orange County. The Marconi is a class 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates a portion of net proceeds from hosted events to local children’s charities. The Marconi Automotive...

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Mission San Juan Capistrano

Founded in 1776, this restored mission offers a glimpse into Spanish colonial history and its influence on the area's culture. Roam the ten-acre site guided by a digital podcast that tells the stories behind colorful gardens, preserved statues and...

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Muckenthaler Cultural Center

We invite you to enjoy our virtual exhibition and our outdoor sculpture garden until we are able to reopen the indoor gallery space The Muckenthaler Cultural Center strives to provide the community experiences that stimulate creativity and...

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Museum of Make-Believe

Business/Company ; Kids & Families ; Museum ; Unique OC ; Visual Art

The Museum of Make Believe is dedicated to preserving the timeless art of storytelling in a uniquely creative environment that is both ethereal and enchanting. Created by a team of artists and visionaries, it offers a truly magical twist on the...

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