MUSEUMS

125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown, 213.628.1274 Map H17

GRAND PARK Urban park positioned between the Music Center and City Hall offers draws such as a farmers market and community entertainment. Daily 5:30 am-10 pm. Free. Entrances at 200 N. Grand Ave., 221 N. Hill St., 221 N. Broadway and 227 N. Spring St., downtown, 213.972.8080 Map H17

IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH

Step inside the works of postImpressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. An hourlong walkthrough digital-art experience at former Amoeba Music building. Call for schedule. $40-$50. 6400 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 844.307.4644, Map H14

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

The small family farm turned into a 160-acre theme park and world-renowned attraction with roller coasters, shows, and entertainment for all ages. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, Map 5D

JAPAN HOUSE This project from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs features an exhi bition gallery and a Monozukuri Shop with a curated selection of Japanese products, plus a cafe, a restaurant, a library, an event venue, and views of L.A. Daily 11 am-6 pm. Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 800.516.0565, japanhouse.jp/ losangeles Map H13

L.A. LIVE Entertainment center is home to Grammy Museum, Microsoft Theater and Novo by Microsoft, restaurants, hightech bowling lanes and night spots such as the Conga Room. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., down town, 213.763.5483

Visitors enjoy early ‘Okame’ cherry blossoms in the Japanese Garden

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ARBORETUM & BOTANIC

GARDEN Peafowl roam the grounds and roost overhead at this idyllic 127-acre garden. Daily 9 am-7 pm (last admission 6:30 pm). $5-$15, under 5 free. Free third Tuesday of the month. 301 N. Baldwin

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

ODDITORIUM Three hundred displays feature curiosities gath ered by traveler Robert Ripley in the 1930s. M-Th 11 am-8 pm., F-Sa 10 am-10 pm, Su 10 am.8 pm. $25.99, under 4 free. 6780 Hollywood Blvd., Holly wood, 323.466.6335 Map

RONALD REAGAN

PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Visit Air Force One Pavilion, see full-size replica of White House Oval Office. W-Su 10 am.-4 pm. $6-$16, under 2 free. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354

Map northwest of A1

SAN DIEGO ZOO First opened in 1916, the world-famous zoo houses 4,000 rare and endan gered animals in a charming park with gorgeous inclined walking trails—with private tours also available. Free parking. Open daily. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa

Museums

Daily 10 am-5 pm. Permanent gallery, free; admission for Imax varies. Parking $12, $15 after 5 pm. Cash only. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 323.724.3623 Map K15

GETTY CENTER Travertine-clad hilltop museum houses collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs and decorative arts. Fabulous Central Garden and city views. Tu-F, Su 10 am.-5:30 pm; Sa 10 am-9 pm. Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 pm. 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.7300 Map H9

GETTY VILLA Getty Center’s exquisite coastal counterpart features Etruscan, Roman, and Greek antiquities. W-M 10 a.m.5 pm. Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 pm. Advance timed tickets required for entry. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Map K7

GRAMMY MUSEUM Museum on L.A. Live campus explores music, artists, the creative and recording processes, and Grammy Awards history. F-Su noon-6 pm. $13-$16, under 6 free. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.6800 Map I15

HAMMER MUSEUM UCLAaffiliated venue presents traveling exhibitions and permanent collection. Th-Su noon-6 pm. Free admission; includes pass to the Huntington Library for concurrent biennial. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 310.443.7000 Map J10

HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM In the historic Max Factor Building, steps from the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Museum houses 10,000 authentic showbiz treasures that showcase 100 years of Hollywood’s entertainment industry. W-Su 10 am-5 pm. $5-$15. 1660 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.464.7776 Map H13

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA

The West Coast’s largest collection of Holocaust-era artifacts housed in an award-winning architectural building. Interactive exhibits, public tours, and Holocaust survivor talks. Sa-M, Thu 10 am-5 pm; F 10 am-2 pm. Free for students and CA residents. Pan Pacific Park, 100 The Grove Drive, L.A., 323.651.3704 Map I13

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART MUSEUM, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Art and beautifully