21 Cool California Museums
21 Cool California Museums
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Rollercoasters are awesome and who doesn’t like frolicking at the beach, but family trips to California can bolster young minds too. Hands-on museums are huge, including San Francisco’s Exploratorium; the Tech Interactive in San Jose; MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Science + Exploration in Santa Barbara; and the Fleet Science Center in San Diego. The state’s zoos and aquariums are particularly adept at mixing flat-out fun with info-rich attractions and experiences that engage young minds. Also, junior ranger programs at many state and national parks can help kids learn about conservation.
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- California’s Amazing Wildlife SanctuariesCalifornia’s Amazing Wildlife Sanctuaries
- 11 Eco-Friendly California Destinations11 Eco-Friendly California Destinations
- Ocean Institute Dana PointOcean Institute Dana Point
- 11 Can’t-Miss Museums in Los Angeles11 Can’t-Miss Museums in Los Angeles
- California MissionsCalifornia Missions
- The Tech InteractiveThe Tech Interactive
- MOXI MuseumMOXI Museum
- Museums in Balboa ParkMuseums in Balboa Park
- San Bernardino MuseumsSan Bernardino Museums
- 10 Family-Friendly Museums for All Ages10 Family-Friendly Museums for All Ages
- Fleet Science Center & PlanetariumFleet Science Center & Planetarium
- University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Berkeley
- Stanford UniversityStanford University
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- USS Midway & the WaterfrontUSS Midway & the Waterfront
- Oakland's Chabot Space & Science CenterOakland's Chabot Space & Science Center
- Top Bay Area MuseumsTop Bay Area Museums
- The ExploratoriumThe Exploratorium
- Maritime Museum of San DiegoMaritime Museum of San Diego
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- Aquariums & ZoosAquariums & Zoos
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