Take advantage of free Museum days, and teach your kids about fascinating exhibits offered for free this month. Among the Museums that offer free days this month are Skirball Cultural Center, Kidspace Children's Museum, California Science Center, La Tar Pits, and many more.

The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Admission is free to all every day. Visit ticketing portal to book your free advance general admission tickets.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Skirball Cultural Center is free every Thursday. Admission to Ruby Gallery exhibitions, located outside Zeidler's Café, is free to all every day.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Admission to the Science Center's permanent exhibition galleries is free every day for all.
Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Admission is free on August 6th all day. Children under 3 are always free.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
LACMA is free after 3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays if you’re an L.A. County resident. The Boone Children's Gallery at LACMA is free and open to the public from 10 am until 5 pm every day to visitors of all ages, where you can explore the art of brush painting. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Getty Center
1200 N Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission to the Getty Center is always free to all.
Travel Town Museum
5200 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Admission to Travel Town Museum is always Free; Train rides are $2.75 per person.
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Admission to the building and grounds is always free at Griffith Observatory.
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum
1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Admission to Los Angeles Fire Department Museum is always free to all.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Admission to Descanso Gardens is free on August 20th. Free admission is applied at checkout when reserving tickets online.
The Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90012
Free general admission on August 1st, 8th, and 22nd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and all day on August 15th.
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Free admission after 3 p.m. on August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th. Children under 12 are always free.

Kidspace Children Museum
480 N Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Free admission on August 6th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Admission to the museum is FREE for everyone during these hours only. On this special night, Kidspace will promote family learning about the arts, while emphasizing the diverse cultures and communities present in Greater Los Angeles. Expect crowds and long admission lines. Themed activities will be facilitated between 4:30 and 7:30pm.
La Tar Pits Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Every Fridays during summer, La Tar Pits Museum is offering Free Museum Admission, and special activities for families.
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Free admission on August 20th from 9 am to 5 pm. Open to all ages.
Please check the status of the free days before you go. Also check the parking cost on the museum's websites. The free admission days may not include ticketed exhibits. For a list of all the kid-friendly museums and to get more information about each Museum, visit our Ultimate Guide of Kid-Friendly Museums.

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