Free in Los Angeles: plan the whole visit
Free entry is a good start. Check reservations, special exhibitions and the cost of getting there before deciding on the day.
Culture Los Angeles
A Pasadena museum designed around active play, with outdoor learning areas and hands-on experiences.
Make it the centre of a family outing and bring what children need for time outside and potentially messy activities. Check age guidance, current ticket requirements and any temporary closures of individual play areas.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103, Los Angeles
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480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Free entry is a good start. Check reservations, special exhibitions and the cost of getting there before deciding on the day.
Art, pale stone and space to look out over the city. Free admission, with a timed reservation and a separate parking charge.
A hilltop, a museum terrace or a focused art visit. Three different ways to give a Los Angeles day some breathing room.
Make an art visit the anchor, then choose a market lunch or a French-dipped sandwich. A flexible Downtown edit.