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The Aquarium of the Pacific's mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.

The Hollywood Wax Museum is the only wax museum dedicated to showcasing Hollywood celebrities.

Karate is a martial art which was developed in Japan after many centuries of evolution in the orient. It is an art that requires a great deal of both mental and physical discipline from its students. It is considered to be one of the finest forms of exercise in practice today. The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in winning the fight, but rather in the perfection of the student's character. As in all traditional Japanese arts, the object of Karate is found in the way in which people strive to develop themselves through the systematic training of their mind, body and spirit to the height of human potential. Karate is manifested in the expression of power and movement; its method is the disciplined use of the entire body; its means are the defensive movements of blocking, striking, punching and kicking. Thus Karate is not merely a form of self-defense. It is also a method of self-awareness. The complete mental control required to master the physical movements, and the effort and discipline put forth in the harmonizing of the mind and body, lay the foundation for the development of good citizenship and strong character. Karate is an art which can benefit all. (less) ... (more)

Visit one of the worlds most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history.

The Norton Simon Museum of Art holds one of the world's finest and most prestigious collections.

Every Mainstage production has a designated 10:30am student matinee. These performances are complimented by a post-show discussion with the entire cast!

Family Programming at the Music Center introduces children and adults to the richly varied world of the performing arts through musical performances, artist talks, books brought alive by performing artists, special events, and more.