Autry National Center's Museum of the American West Ongoing All the Saints of the City of Angels. Apr. 12–Sept. 7 Cowboys and Presidents. Tues.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m. $9, $5 students/seniors, $3 (ages 3–12). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.667.2000. Map north of A1 www.autrynationalcenter.org
Bowers kidseum Children's museum with focus on ethnic arts and culture. Thurs.–Fri. noon–4 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $5. Preschool Discoveries: Tues.–Wed. 10:30 a.m.–noon. $5–$12; ages 6 and up free with Bowers Museum ticket stub. 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.480.1520. Map G13
Bowers Museum of cultural art Ongoing Gems!: Colors of Light and Stone. Through March 30 Mummies: Death and the Afterlife. Opening May 18 Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of the First Emperor. Tues.–Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $19–$12, under 6 free. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600. Map G13
Fullerton Museum Center Ongoing You Won't Part With Yours, Either: Robert Perine and the Fender Guitar. Tues.–Sun. noon–4 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m. $4–$1, under 5 free. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6545. Map A3
Getty Center Stunning structure on L.A. hilltop features breathtaking gardens and European masterpieces. Call for hours. Free, parking $8. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 310.440.7300. Map north of A1
Getty Villa The Getty Center's coastal counterpart has reopened after a decade-long renovation; Roman and Greek antiquities. Free, parking $8. Advance timed tickets required. Thurs.–Mon. 10 a.m–5 p.m. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.440.7300. Map north of A1
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Board culture. Mon.–Fri. noon–5 p.m, Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Free, donations welcome. 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.960.3483. Map N8
Irvine Museum California Impressionism within office building. Through March 15 Romance of the Bells: The California Missions in Art. Guided tours Thurs. 11:15 a.m. Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. 18881 Von Karman Ave., 17th floor, Irvine, 949.476.2565. Map K14
Laguna Art Museum Focus on regional art. Opening Mar. 9 Las Vegas Diaspora: The Emergence of Contemporary Art From the Neon Homeland. Ongoing California Art From the Permanent Collection: Part II, 1930s to 1950s. Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m., first Thursday of the month 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $10, $8 students/seniors, under 12 free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.494.8971. Map H15
Muckenthaler Cultural Center Changing exhibits in historic home. Wed.–Sun. noon–4 p.m. Free. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6595. Map A3
MUZEO New. In historic Carnegie Library building. Through Apr. 27 Chicano/Chicana Life Across America. Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $12.95, $11.95 seniors, $9.95 children 4–12, children under 4 free. Admission fees, hours subject to change by exhibition. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.95.MUZEO. Map H10
Orange County Museum of Art 20th–century California art. Through Apr. 27 The Imaginary 20th Century. Through May 25 Disorderly Conduct: Art in Tumultuous Times. Wed–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m, Thurs. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $10, $8 students/seniors, children under 12 free. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1122. Map L15
Orange Lounge Orange County Museum of Art digital and video satellite. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Free. South Coast Plaza, Crate & Barrel wing, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 949.759.1122, ext. 272. Map J13 |