7 listings in Los Angeles, CA: free family activities, kids' programs and storytimes.
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Daily 10am–5pm
California Science CenterLos Angeles
The California Science Center's permanent exhibition galleries in Exposition Park are free. IMAX films and special exhibits cost extra. Open daily 10am–5pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Verified Oct 27 · expositionpark.ca.gov
Catch: Free covers the permanent galleries; IMAX and special exhibits are paid
Tue–Fri noon–5pm; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Cabrillo Beach, San PedroLos Angeles
The City of LA's Cabrillo Marine Aquarium at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro is free to visit year-round, with a suggested donation ($10 adults, $5 kids and seniors). Beach parking is $1 an hour.
Verified Oct 27 · cma.recreation.parks.lacity.gov
Catch: Beach parking $1/hour (9 hours max)
Mon–Fri 3–5pm
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
LA County residents get into the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park free Monday through Friday from 3 to 5pm. Free tickets can be reserved online (upload ID at checkout) or shown at the desk. The museum is closed the first Tuesday of the month except June–August.
Verified Oct 27 · nhm.org
Catch: LA County residents only, with ID
Tue, Sep 8 – Fri, Dec 4 · check hours
LA County Library (30 locations)Los Angeles
Trained staff at 30 LA County Library locations help students in grades 1–12 with homework, hand out school supplies and show them research tools. The fall session runs September 8 to December 4, 2026; hours vary by branch, so check with staff. Branches include Carson, East LA, Hawthorne, Lancaster, Norwalk, West Covina and West Hollywood.
Verified Oct 27 · lacountylibrary.org
Catch: Only for: students in grades 1–12
Every day except Wednesday
LACMALos Angeles
Children 12 and under and teens 13–17 who live in LA County get free general admission to LACMA any day it's open. Kids can also join NexGenLA, a free membership that brings one guest in free too.
Verified Oct 27 · lacma.org
Catch: Ages 17 and under who live in LA County · Adults pay unless another free program applies (NexGenLA members bring one guest free)
Thu–Sun, 11am–5pm
Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA Ocean)
Long Beach Unified School District students get into LBMA's oceanfront museum free (students otherwise pay $10). The campus includes a historic 1911 craftsman home and a two-story gallery with views of the Queen Mary and Catalina Island. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am–5pm, with free parking in the museum lot on Ocean Blvd.
Verified Oct 27 · lbma.org
Catch: Only for: LBUSD students · Students under 12 must come with an adult, who pays general admission ($15) unless a member
Sun, Nov 8, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Carnegie PlazaAnaheim
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center fills its Carnegie Plaza with music, hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities, and vendors. Young scientists are the focus, but all ages are welcome. Sunday, November 8, 11am–3pm.
Verified Oct 27 · muzeo.org
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