Fullerton Museum, Fullerton

$10 admission/Free for Museum members
Step Right Up! takes viewers behind the scenes of the circus, exploring the dramatic pageantry, colorful past, and living presence of this grand American theatrical tradition. This stunning exhibit features posters, costume regalia, historic photographs, billboards, graphics and oral histories from past performers.

Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: noon to 4:00 pm; Thursday: noon to 8:00 pm. Admission: Adults $4; children 6-12 $1.

Capistrano Mission, SJC

Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark and museum, is the Birthplace of Orange County. It was founded more than two hundred years ago as the 7th of 21 missions statewide, and one with a chapel still standing where Fr. Serra once celebrated Mass. Today it is a monument to California's multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Originally built as a self sufficient community by Spanish Padres and Native Americans, the Mission was a center for agriculture, industry, education and religion.
Hours: Open Tues-Sun: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $18, kids 4-11 $10.

Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, Yorba Linda

Tour the museum at the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California, situated on nine acres in southern California just fifteen minutes from Disneyland. In addition to exhibitions, the grounds include President Nixon's helicopter and birthplace. Visitors are also invited to see the special exhibit galleries, which show a variety of rotating exhibits related to our mission as a national institution and local landmark.
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sundays: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: adults: $16 ($26 over the holidays); children 7-11: $6 ($16 over the holidays).

International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach

 Included are sections for Duke Kahanamoku, surf music, surf art, classic surfboards and a Surf Theater devoted to the first Endless Summer movie which includes Bruce Brown's original camera.
Hours: 12 to 5 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 12 to 9 pm, Tuesday; 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday. No admission prices are listed, but consider a membership for $20; support local art!

La Habra Children's Museum, La Habra

 The Children's Museum at La Habra opened in December 1977 and is located in a historic 1923 Train Depot. It features 7 galleries and 14 different hands on exhibits, many of which remain unique to the field today. In addition to these exhibits, an outdoor dinosaur topiary and historic 1942 caboose, the Museum features an exhibit which changes 4 times a year.
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays. Admission: $10 per person.

UCI Langson Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa

  Welcome to the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus! Our new home brings together our collections, exhibitions, and programs under one roof, offering a more connected and expansive museum experience for everyone. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or are a frequent visitor, we’re excited to welcome you into this next chapter. Hours: Mon-Tues: CLOSED; Wed- Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana

 Discovery Science Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating young minds, assisting teachers and increasing public understanding of science, math and technology through interactive exhibits and programs. 
Hours: 10-5 daily. Admission: Children (ages 3-14): $23; Adults (ages 15+): $26; Seniors (ages 62+): $23; Parking: $10 (cash only)

Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana

  Hours: The Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day. Daily: 10am - 4pm (grounds close 5pm) Admission: Adults (age 13+): $10; Seniors (age 60+): $7; Children (age 3-12): $7.

Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

 Founded in 1936 by the City of Santa Ana through a bequest from Charles and Ada Bowers, the Bowers Museum is one of California's finest and Orange County's largest museums. In 1986, the museum closed its doors for a period of self-study. In response to community needs and input, it reopened in 1992 as a new cultural center, and expanded children's programming in 1994 with the opening of the Kidseum.
Hours: TUESDAY - SUNDAY, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; closed Mondays. Admission: Adults $18, Seniors $15, children under 12 free.

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