Museums in California
A good museum can artfully bring together elements of both fun and education. A visit to one is a terrific way to spend an hour or even an entire afternoon. At UpTake, we can help you find the perfect museums in California for any interest. Whether you are looking to get lost in the galleries of a great art museum or be awed by natural history and science, you'll find it here.
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ACabrillo National Monument
| Average Rating |
4.5
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36+ reviews from 2 sources |
|---|---|---|
| Frommers | 3.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yelp | 4.5 |
35+ reviews |
- Highlights: visitor center, guided tours, restroo… more
- The last time I went here it was for one of my friend's weddings. The views are ... more on yelp.com
- We came here before we went searching for a place to have dinner. It was so beautiful, ... more on yelp.com
Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DriveSan Diego, CA 92106
Estimated Price: From $3
BSan Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
| Average Rating |
2.5
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5+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 2.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yelp | 3.0 |
4+ reviews |
- We went into the museum expecting to see lots of different things, especially Quilts. After paying $5.00 a piece and pumped the meter in front ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- I wouldn't have gone to this museum unless the world famous Hausner Crocheted Coral ... more on yelp.com
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
520 South First StreetSan Jose, California, 95113
CRosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium
| Average Rating |
4.0
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72+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 4.0 |
9+ reviews |
| Yelp | 4.0 |
62+ reviews |
| Frommers | 0.0 |
1+ reviews |
- The artifacts were interesting, and the display text was instructive, but it was ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Very interesting ... more on yelp.com
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium
1342 Naglee AveSan Jose, CA 95191-0001
Estimated Price: From $3
DGatekeeper's Cabin Museum
- Overview atekeeper's Cabin Museum 130 W. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145-6141 Website: Visit the Website Email: Contact By Email Phone: (530) ... more on Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
- Overview Gatekeeper's Museum houses a fantastic collection of Native ... more on northtahoemuseums.org
Gatekeeper's Cabin Museum
130 West Lake Blvd.Tahoe City, CA 96145
EM Modern Gallery
| Average Rating |
4.5
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3+ reviews from 1 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
3+ reviews |
- Too bad this so-hip-it-hurts gallery had ... more on yelp.com
- Very cool gallery in Palm springs- though the drive from Long beach is a bitch. ... more on yelp.com
M Modern Gallery
2500 N Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs,CA,92262
FChildren's Discovery Museum
| Average Rating |
4.5
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71+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
65+ reviews |
| Frommers | 0.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
5+ reviews |
- I took my 1.5 year old niece here and we all had ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Great for all ages. The "Waterways" was a huge hit, as was the bubble ... more on Go City Kids
GSan Luis Obispo Childrens Museum
- Overview The San Luis Obispo Children's Museum provides education through exploration -- enabling ... more on Museum Stuff
- Overview Preschool through elementary-age children learn about health, history, safety, science, nature ... more on tripadvisor.com
San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum
1010 Nipomo St.San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
HCalifornia State Capitol Museum
| Average Rating |
4.5
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13+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yelp | 5.0 |
12+ reviews |
| Epinions.com | 4.0 |
1+ reviews |
- The California State Capitol building was build around ... more on epinions.com
- Taking the tour of the state capitol was interesting, and being new to the state, ... more on yelp.com
California State Capitol Museum
State CapitolSacramento,CA,95814
IR-23 Japanese Cuisine and Art Gallery
| Average Rating |
4.5
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52+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| CitySearch | 4.5 |
46+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 4.5 |
6+ reviews |
- l.a.'s best secret. first brought here by a good friend of ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- I made a 6 pm reservation for Saturday night for a party of 3. the cooked dishes are great (there was too much dressing on the dungeness crab salad but it was good ... more on citysearch.com
R-23 Japanese Cuisine and Art Gallery
923 E 2nd St Ste 109Los Angeles, CA 90012
JGetty Center
| Average Rating |
4.5
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553+ reviews from 4 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
126+ reviews |
| Frommers | 2.0 |
1+ reviews |
| CitySearch | 4.5 |
10+ reviews |
- Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
- I don't "travel" to the Getty--I live in Los Angeles so it is a short bus ride away. What a place. On a clear day, you can enjoy the views ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- ...the breathtaking view from this world-class museum/architectural ... more on Zagat
