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﻿Los Angeles offers many opportunities for children to visit places where they can learn about science. See dinosaur fossils, observe marine life, or gaze through a telescope to view the stars. 

**__California Science Center __** The California Science Center offers interactive exhibits in many areas of science. Learn about the workings of the human body with a 50 foot robot named Tess. Explore building structures that will withstand an earthquake. Visit the new ecosystems gallery to see exhibits from different zones, including an exhibit on species living in the Los Angeles area. Don't forget to walk across to the Air and Space Gallery located in a separate building. Donations are requested at the entrance to the museum, but there is no admission charge. **__Address__ ** Exposition Park 39th Street & Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 For more information, including maps and parking, visit the California Science Center website. __**Griffith Observatory **__ Discover the marvels of our solar system and beyond. The moon, the stars, asteroids - exhibits at the Griffith Observatory will help you to understand about all of these. Use the public telescopes for viewing the stars like you've never seen them before. There is no charge for visiting the Observatory and enjoying the exhibits. 2800 East Observatory Road Los Angeles, CA 90027 For more information, including maps and where to park, visit the Griffith Observatory website.
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You can examine dinosaur fossils, learn about mammals, and see rare gems all at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. There are also exhibits on California history and ancient Native American groups. Admission for elementary-aged children is $2.00. Older children are charged $6.50 and adults $9.00. 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">For more information, including maps and where to park, visit the Los Angeles Natural History Museum website.
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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">The La Brea Tar Pits Museum is an active paleontology site in the heart of Los Angeles. Scientists continue to discover saber-toothed cats, mammoths, dire wolves, and other Ice Age animals. You can see skeletons of animals that have been found in the tar pits and you can watch scientists at work in the "fishbowl" laboratory as they clean fossils and prepare them for display. Admission for elementary-school-aged children is $2.00. Teenagers pay $4.50, while adults are charged $7.00. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">5801 Wilshire Blvd. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Los Angeles, CA 90036 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">For more information, including maps and where to park, visit the La Brea Tar Pits Museum website.
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__**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Cabrillo Marine Aquarium **__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium allows visitors an up-close look at California marine life. See the marvelous creatures that live off our coast and visit the touch tanks where you will have the opportunity to touch a sea star or a prickly urchin. When you step outside, you will find the Cabrillo Beach tide pools just a few steps away. There is no charge for admission, but a donation of $1.00 for children and $5.00 for adults is suggested. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">3720 Stephen M. White Drive <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">San Pedro, CA 90731 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">For more information, including maps and where to park, visit the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium website.
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