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1. Aerospace Museum of California
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ShiryNASA’s Hubble Traveling Exhibit “New Views of the Universe” will make its California debut at the Aerospace Museum of California from October 1, 2019 until December 29, 2019. The Hubble Traveling Exhibit is a 2,200 square-foot NASA-designed exhibit that immerses visitors in the magnificence and mystery of the Hubble mission. The exhibit features a scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as several “satellite” units that not only provide viewers a hands-on experience with the same technology that allows Hubble to gaze at distant galaxies, but also feature Hubble’s contributions to the exploration of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. Exhibit viewers will learn of the various instruments aboard the telescope and the role that each of them plays in providing exciting new images and discoveries. Observers will also get a glimpse into the various hurdles that Hubble has faced in its career and the role that astronauts have played in repairing and servicing the satellite. The exhibit contains images and data taken by Hubble of planets, galaxies, regions around black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities that have captivated the minds of scientists for centuries.
2. American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
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Art
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryAMOCA (American Museum of Ceramic Art) champions the art, history, creation, and technology of ceramics through exhibitions, collections, outreach and studio programming. Founded in 2001 and opened in September 2004, AMOCA is one of the few museums in the United States devoted exclusively to ceramic art and historic innovations in ceramic technology.
3. Asian Art Museum
Archaeology
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Performance & Design
Anthropology
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Asian Art Museum holds one of the most comprehensive collections of Asian art in the world holding 18,000 objects spanning 6,000 years of history. With Asia as our lens and art as our cornerstone, we spark connections across cultures and through time, igniting curiosity, conversation, and creativity. Asia is not one place. The ideas and ideals that we call Asian are countless and diverse. Some of the works we display pre-date written history. Others were recently created. Many have connections to works from other continents and other millennia. We explore these links, provoking discovery, debate, and inspiration.
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4. Automobile Driving Museum
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History
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryWelcome to the Automobile Driving Museum, one of Southern California’s premier destinations for car enthusiasts! With a rotating collection of 130 classic, antique and vintage automobiles on display, museum visitors experience a wide range of vehicles from years gone by. The Museum is committed to the preservation and maintenance of these vehicles.
5. Autry Museum of the American West
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History
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryVoted “Favorite Museum” by L.A. Daily News readers for five years in a row! Located across from the L.A. Zoo in the heart of Griffith Park and with plentiful free parking, the Autry has something for everyone: Western movie memorabilia and artifacts, Native American art and cultural materials, kids activities, changing exhibitions, films, paintings, sculptures, and more. Come discover all the diverse stories of the American West at the Autry!
6. Blackhawk Museum
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History
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryA Classic Car Collection, Western History Museum and More.
7. California State Railroad Museum
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History
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8. Center for Photographic Art
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryFounded in 1988, the Center for Photographic Art, the successor of the renowned Friends of Photography, strives to advance regional and national photographic excellence through education, exhibitions and publications. CPA respects the legacy of the West Coast landscape tradition and celebrates contemporary photography as well.
9. Channel Islands Maritime Museum
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe mission of the museum is to provide a rewarding museum experience and to enhance the understanding of our rich maritime heritage through the exhibition of world class maritime fine art, unique historic ship models, artifacts and the development of educational programs.
10. Charles M. Schulz Museum
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11. Chinese Historical Society of America
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Cultural
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Chinese Historical Society of America Museum is the oldest organization in the country dedicated to the interpretation, promotion, and preservation of the social, cultural and political history and contributions of the Chinese in America.
12. Doug Adams Gallery, Center for the Arts and Religion, at the Graduate Theological Union
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Art
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Cultural
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryCARe’s Doug Adams Gallery presents exhibitions that examine themes of religion and spirituality, broadly defined. Three exhibitions each year and related public programming offer opportunities for learning, reflection, and enjoyment for Graduate Theological Union students, faculty, and staff, and for the wider community.
13. Japanese American National Museum
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Cultural
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThrough history and art exhibitions, an expansive resource and research center, family programs and video presentations in its one-of-a kind Pavilion, share a uniquely American story at the Japanese American National Museum, part of the Little Tokyo Historic District. From initial immigration in the late 1800s to the unconstitutional incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, the National Museum celebrates the triumph of democracy over discrimination – for all Americans – yesterday, today and for generations to come. Visitors can learn origami or visit the award-winning Museum store.
14. March Field Air Museum
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History
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe March Field Air Museum is dedicated to promoting an understanding of humanity’s reach for the skies and March Field’s pivotal role in the development of flight. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and rated the #1 Attraction in Riverside by TripAdvisor, the museum is located alongside Interstate Highway 215 at Van Buren Boulevard, just south of downtown Riverside and adjacent to March Air Reserve Base. Over 80 aircraft are on display, ranging from a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer (which launched powered flight worldwide), to the world’s fastest manned air-breathing aircraft (the SR-71 Blackbird) and a modern-day MQ-1 Predator (remotely piloted aircraft), to early examples of military aircraft, to some of America’s most iconic military planes including World War II bombers.
15. Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
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Performance & Design
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Art
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. MOLAA expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American art through its collection, ground-breaking exhibitions, stimulating educational programs and engaging cultural events.
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16. Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum
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17. Ocean Institute
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Natural History
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History
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Ocean Institute invites you to explore the ocean’s underwater world and California’s fascinating maritime history through fun, interactive programs and family activities that indulge your ocean curiosity.
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 37 Science & Technology Museum Membership Locations in the United StatesTop 23 Natural History Museum Memberships in the United StatesTop 35 Museum Memberships Locations in CaliforniaTop 48 History Locations in California, Museum MembershipTop 17 Museum Memberships Available in California
18. San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
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19. Tahoe Maritime Museum
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History
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20. The Museum of Photographic Arts
Photography
Art
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