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The Broad
The Broad, Los Angeles’ newest modern art museum, has an incredible collection of pieces. You will enjoy the physical space that holds this phenomenal collection. You can preview what is on exhibit on their website and see what upcoming programs they are having for the community. We recommend that you prepare in advance for your visit by reserving free tickets, but you can also wait in the standby line with first-come, first-served access.
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Orange County Great Park
On May 25, 2021, the Irvine City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (FLAM) to establish a strategy for the restoration of Hangar 296 of the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, fundraising, and public outreach, all with the goal of the re-establishment of the Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum. As this museum began at the former El Toro MCAS, there is strong interest in bringing the museum “back home” and continuing its educational mission in Orange County. Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Orange County Great Park in Irvine, CA is part of the former Marine Corps Air Station El…
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Women’s History Month
Happy Women’s History Month! We celebrate contributions made by ladies who work in the public and private spheres. We are grateful for your dedication. Visit the Women’s History Month website created by “The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” This National Archives Giphy is titled, “Women on the Warpath” is from the Ford Motor Company We encourage you to take a tour of 20th Century Women at Work via…
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has a new permanent exhibit titled, “Becoming Los Angeles.” The displays contain large format photos, artifacts, and videos set in a larger than life timeline that swoops between several rooms. Each area includes tributes to pioneer voices and captures the everyday experience on this former sprawling vista. This L.A. tribute considers the land from its infancy to current state of being filled with medicine, aircrafts, and technology. The NHMLA describes the display the following manner: “The permanent exhibition, Becoming Los Angeles, tells a 500-year story about how Southern California went from tiny pueblo to sprawling metropolis. School groups interested in California history…
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Scottsdale Art
Scottsdale Public Art’s “LOVE” sculpture was completed by Edwin Benoit in 1999. It is a large, “144” (h) x144″ (w) x72″ (d) sculpture made of poly-chromed red and blue aluminum, weighing 3,800 lbs” which allows guests to stand and often place themselves within this space. Listen to Scottsdale Public Art’s former director, Valerie Vadala Homer, share its history with this audio tour. This iconic pop-art piece is situated in the heart of downtown Scottsdale by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts, which has a wide spectrum of modern exhibits. We encourage you to visit and attend their special events. They are having a Spring Opening Reception on Friday, February 16th,…
