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“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it!”

A living history adventure tour is much more than a field trip, it’s a chance to experience a first-hand glimpse of America’s past. Riley’s Farm offers a diverse variety of tours ranging from the beginning of America’s revolution to the Gold Rush of 1848! History comes to life, whether you taking up arms to defend the freedom of the American Colonies, debating the the choice of succession on the brink of the Civil War, or prospecting for gold as a 49er, you, your family, students, and friends will be inspired by the sights and sounds of history in the re-making!

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The L.A. Conservancy brings Los Angeles history to life for students through our in-person and virtual field trips. Our enriching programs are filled with inspirational stories reflecting the cultural and architectural history of L.A.

Programs are led by Conservancy educators and support California’s Common Core State Standards in History and Social Studies, as well as highlight important lessons about the preservation of historic sites.

Please email us at [email protected] to learn more about Student Field Trips.

L.A. Conservancy Student Programs are now a part of LAUSD’s Black Student Achievement Plan! In 2023, the Los Angeles Conservancy joined the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) focused on improving learning opportunities and educational outcomes for Black students in Los Angeles. The Conservancy’s Student Walking Tour Program is offered as an enrichment opportunity to support student learning.

Student Field Trip Options

A Woman's Place: Union Station and Chinatown

Student walking tour or virtual tour available.

Uncover untold stories of the women who helped build Union Station and Chinatown.

Building Community: Pioneering Black Architects in L.A.

Virtual tour only.

An interactive exploration of historic places designed by pioneering Black Architects. Through the stories of Norma Merrick Sklarek, Paul R. Williams, Robert Kennard, and many others, students will understand how Black architects shaped Los Angeles and influenced communities through advocacy and design. Available as a virtual tour only.

Celebrating Griffith Park: Past and Present

A virtual trek through Griffith Park’s 125 years, including the history of Gabrielino Tongva who inhabited the land, historic buildings that remain, and the people and events that have made the park so special. Available as a virtual tour only.

Historic Downtown

A great introduction to the architecture and history of downtown Los Angeles.

Union Station

Explore America’s last great train station built at the end of the golden age of rail travel.

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STUDENT WALKING TOURS

• The cost is $10.00 per student. (One free chaperone per 10 students)
• Walking tours available: Historic Downtown, Union Station, and A Woman’s Place*.
• Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Other days may be available upon request).
• Each session may be scheduled for up to 1.5 hours between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. We kindly request walking tour bookings be made at least two weeks before your desired date.
• Recommended for up to 30 students in grades 3-12.
• Large group options and scholarships are available! Just ask.
• *The A Woman’s Place walking tour takes students on the Metro L (Gold) Line. The cost of the ride is not included. Learn more about purchasing a TAP card here.
• Request a Student Walking Tour now!

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS

• The cost is $25.00 per individual session.
• Virtual tours available: Historic Downtown, Union Station, A Woman’s Place, Building Community, and Celebrating Griffith Park.
• Offered Monday through Friday (Weekends available upon request).
• Each session may be scheduled for up to 1-hour between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. We kindly request workshop bookings be made at least two weeks before your desired date.

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Adventures in Architecture

Discover L.A.’s Broadway

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Major funding for the Los Angeles Conservancy’s educational programs is provided by the LaFetra Foundation and the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation.

25+ Museums In Los Angeles for Virtual Field Trips

By: Author Wendy Kennar

Posted on Last updated: August 27, 2020

The museums and cultural institutions in and around Los Angeles may not all be able to welcome families or school field trips in person right now. However, many museums do have digital, family-friendly offerings and Virtual Field Trips, including webcams, virtual tours, videos, and much more. Here is our list of 25+ Museums In and Around Los Angeles with Special Digital Offerings .

25+ Museums in Los Angeles with Virtual Field Trips + Special Digital Offerings

Aquarium of the Pacific – Webcams 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is open for families to explore its outdoor exhibits. If, however, you’re not comfortable venturing out just yet, be sure to check out the Aquarium’s Webcams. It’s a way for your family to visit the exhibits virtually, and get a good look at the Aquarium’s inhabitants without worrying about someone blocking your view. You can view Penguins above water and below water, enjoy the Moon Jellies, view Shark Lagoon, view Coral Predators, and more.  

Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA 90245

If your family has visited the Automobile Driving Museum before, then you already know it’s a fun place to explore. And if you haven’t yet had the chance to visit, now’s a great time to take advantage of their virtual tour. It’ll get you excited about planning an in-person visit as soon as the museum re-opens.  

Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

“Autry Online” is the Autry Museum’s way of “bringing all the stories of the American West to you.” You’ll find videos, educational resources, films, collection spotlights, and much more.  

Battleship IOWA Museum 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731

Though Battleship IOWA is currently open for outdoor tours, you can also view this historic warship. Check the website to access the virtual tour, check out the artifact gallery, listen to oral history testimonies, and much more.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731

While the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is closed, take advantage of the many virtual activities you’ll find online. You can access arts and crafts, videos, and a variety of learn-from-home activities all centered around different themes including “Whales,” “Earth Week,” “Animals of the Sandy Beach,” and more.

California Science Center Exposition Park 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037

The California Science Center remains closed, but that doesn’t mean science learning has to stop. On the Science Center’s website, you’ll find many resources including “Stuck at Home” science experiments using common household items, a variety of videos including interviews with astronauts, a virtual tour of space shuttle Endeavour, and more.

Cayton Children’s Museum Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica, CA 90401

During these stay-at-home times, the Cayton Children’s Museum has put together a special program called “Cayton Recess.” Families will find opportunities for “music, storytime, art making, reflection, and more.”

Children’s Museum at LaHabra 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra, CA 90631

The Children’s Museum is now sharing digital content for families. Have fun exploring the options with learning opportunities in science, engineering, art, storytelling, math, and more.  

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Descanso Gardens is open and welcoming families to visit. However, if you’d rather, families can still explore the Gardens from the comfort of home. Watch videos that make you feel as if you’re right there, strolling through the Gardens. You’ll also find access to coloring pages as well as suggestions for ways to explore your own backyard and neighborhood.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles 11800 Foothill Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91342

The Discovery Cube may be closed, but you can enjoy Discovery Cube Connect at home! Families have access to “high quality, hands-on programs and activities to explore at home.” Content is organized by subject and grade level and is designed to bring the “best of Discovery Cube learning into the home.”  

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The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049

On The Getty Center’s website, you’ll find many resources and activities available to you. You can access The Getty’s podcasts, online collection, a virtual library (with hundreds of books), and much more.

GRAMMY Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

You’ll find lots to look at and listen to on the Grammy Museum’s website. Families can access the museum’s exhibitions, mini-lessons, conversations with recording artists, and much more.  

Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024

There is much to see and listen to on the Hammer Museum’s website. Families can watch and listen to interviews, conversations, performances, and more. Additionally, you can access the museum’s digital archives, learn about the artists, and more.  

Kidspace Children’s Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103

Kidspace Children’s Museum invites families to take advantage of Kidspace-at-Home. You’ll find “Kidspace curated programming and resources” and hands-on learning experiences to keep your children curious, engaged, and learning.

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Both the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum and the Natural History Museum is ready to welcome families virtually through NHMLAC Connects Program. “Think physically distancing with dinosaurs and mammoths, and connecting with nature and community science right outside your own door.” Find things to do at home, opportunities to connect with scientists, and much more.

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007

While families may now visit the Los Angeles County Arboretum   in person, virtual visits are also a possibility. “From Our Garden to Your Home” allows you to browse The Arboretum’s e-books and online art exhibits, engage with fun at-home nature adventures, and explore The Arboretum’s beauty through a variety of videos.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s website offers families lots of resources to explore while the museum is closed. Families can watch short films, documentaries, and exhibition walkthroughs; access lectures, online courses, and teaching resources; listen to live recordings; and browse pieces from the permanent collection.  

Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Pan Pacific Park 100 S. Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust offers “Museum@Home.” Families can access the museum’s digital archive, videos of live-streamed programs, listen and watch Holocaust survivor testimonies and films, and more.

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

The Museum of Latin American Art invites families to its explore its online offerings,   MOLAA En Casa. View online exhibitions, enjoy a walkthrough of the Museum’s grounds, listen to specially-curated playlists, and much more.

Natural History Museum Exposition Park 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007

Both the LaBrea Tar Pits and Museum and the Natural History Museum is ready to welcome families virtually through NHMLAC Connects Program. “Think physically distancing with dinosaurs and mammoths, and connecting with nature and community science right outside your own door.” Find things to do at home, opportunities to connect with scientists, and much more.

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105

The Norton Simon Museum encourages families to “Museum from Home.” Among the Museum’s online resources, you’ll find art-making activities, educational resources, Meditative Moments (short mindfulness exercises), and much more.  

Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101

“PAM@Home” is the Pacific Asia Museum’s digital offerings program. Each day of the week has a different theme, such as Mindfulness on Wednesdays and Kids on Fridays. You’ll find a variety of events and programs available on this “free and accessible virtual museum care package specially curated by USC PAM staff to help you, our community, navigate these uncertain times and provide reprieve for us all.”

Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Petersen Automotive Museum is all set up for families to explore digitally. This family-favorite car museum offers many resources on its website. Find fun building activities, coloring pages, online programs, live-streamed vault tours, and more.  

Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618

Pretend City Children’s Museum has a special program for these digital times, called “Play@Home.” These videos allow families to “continue supporting healthy child development at home.” Videos include story times, art activities, science experiments, and more.  

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886

If you haven’t yet been to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, take this chance to enjoy a virtual museum tour. Families can view the Oval Office, Nixon’s birthplace, the gardens, and more. And then make plans to visit once the museum re-opens.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum 40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93065

While an in-person visit to the Reagan Library and Museum isn’t possible, virtual ones are! Find videos online highlighting the Museum’s collection including one video narrated by actor Gary Sinise.

Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

Head over to the Skirball Cultural Center’s website to check out the offerings on their “Skirball at Home” page, “a virtual place of meeting where we can continue to stay in community while the Skirball campus remains closed.” Enjoy virtual talks, art activities, artist question and answer sessions, online classes, and more.  

Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website  WendyKennar.com  where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).

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Inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds with a field trip to the Natural History Museum!

Visit the Natural History Museum on a field trip!  Explore our exhibit halls, get up-close-and-personal with specimens and artifacts, and experience our museums with your students. Self-guided field trips to the Natural History Museum are free for California Pre K–12 public or private school groups. See below for information on how to book your visit!

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40+ Kid Friendly Museums in Los Angeles For 2023

Here is the most comprehensive list you will ever find of Kid Friendly Museums in Los Angeles.    Most of the museums on this list are either within Los Angeles or right on the outskirts.  Some of them are free.  Some of them cost a few bucks.  Some even offer virtual field trips .  Either way, typically museum admittance is about the same price as going out to see a movie.

Now when I say these are “great museums to explore with kids”, only you can measure how much interest your children will have in visiting a specific museum.  For example, taking a 5-year-old child to Kidspace Museum is much different then taking a 16-year-old to learn about World World II at the Los Angles Museum of the Holocaust.

Please make sure the museum is age appropriate for your children prior to taking them to visit.

All of the museums on this list also offer field trips for students, homeschoolers and scout groups.  Please contact each individual museum for further details.

And now onto my list of  40+ Los Angeles Museums To Explore With Kids!  I hope it becomes a classic.

What are the best kid friendly museums in Los Angeles?

Academy museum of motion pictures.

The seven-story, 300,000 square foot museum features various exhibits focusing on the history and art of movie making. The museum offers ongoing education and family programs such as Family Studio Activities, Teen Programs, and School Field Trips throughout the museum, in exhibition galleries, and in the Shirley Temple Education Studio.

Timed entry to the Academy Museum must be reserved online in advance. General admission tickets grant access to the museum’s galler​ies.

A+D Museum  

A+D Architecture and Design Museum offers ongoing and featured exhibits related to architecture and design.

Autry National Center

The Autry features innovative exhibitions, a broad range of programs and extensive collection of art and artifacts, the Autry National Center explores the distinct stories and interactions of cultures and peoples, and their impact on the complex, evolving history of the American West.

Barnsdall Art Park

A collection of buildings and art objects located within a park on Hollywood Boulevard.  Art displays throughout the park.

The Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles was founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad.  The Broad is home to more than 2,000 works of art, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide.

California African American Museum

Art and history exhibitions that are designed to enhance the public’s knowledge of past and present African American contributions to society.  Includes modern and contemporary art, traditional African art, historical artifacts and photographs, plus over 4000 books on topics ranging from African American History, to music, art and culture.

California Science Center

The California Science Center provides an innovative model for science learning by combining exhibits with an on-site Science Center School and Amgen Center for Science Learning as well as a teacher professional development program.  The Science Center is open to the public seven days a week, 362 days per year, with free general admission to its permanent exhibit galleries.  The facility spans more than 400,000 sq. feet and includes four major exhibit areas.

World of Life probes the commonalities of the living world, from the single-celled bacterium to the 100-trillion-celled human being; Creative World examines the ways people employ technology to meet their needs for transportation, communication and structures; and Ecosystems , features an unprecedented blend of nearly 400 species of live plants and animals, and hands-on exhibits in 11 immersive environments. Space Shuttle Endeavour  where guests are able to see Endeavour up close and discover some of the science behind this amazing space vehicle.

The California Science Center also hosts homeschool days and special exhibits throughout the year.

Cayton Children’s Museum

The Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that activates the power of PLAY to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world.

Located in Downtown Santa Monica just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the Cayton Children’s Museum offers 21,000 square feet of discovery-based exhibits and immersive play.

They offer a robust calendar of arts and cultural activities designed for children 0 to 8 and their families, including public programs, festivals, camps, classes, workshops and more.

Chinese American Museum

7,200 square foot museum with exhibits featuring the history, rich cultural legacy and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans.

Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM)

CAFAM is dedicated to international folk art and contemporary craft.  They hosts a changing display of exhibitions, family programs, film screening and artists talks.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles

Discovery Cube Los Angeles is an indoor wonderland of learning and imagination through interactive play and real world experiences .   Ideal for children ages 2 to 12 years old.

El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument

A collection of indoor and outdoor historic buildings, artifacts, museums and exhibits.  The most famous parts of the Monument is Olvera Street.  Other areas of interest are the Old Plaza Firehouse Museum, Avila Adobe and the Sepulveda House.  Most of the exhibits are free.

Fowler Museum at UCLA

The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas—past and present.  The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by interdisciplinary approaches and the perspectives of the cultures represented.

Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

A 40,000 square feet extension of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), featuring contemporary abstract art exhibits.  There are guided tours throughout the day.  An admission ticket for MOCA is valid at both locations (Geffen and Grand Avenue) on the same day.  There is a shuttle to transport ticket holders between the two downtown locations.

Getty Center Museum

The Getty Center Museum is an international cultural and philanthropic institution devoted to the visual arts and the humanities that includes an art museum as well as programs for education, scholarship, and conservation.

Getty Villa

Visit and learn about the ancient world of Greece and Rome.

Griffith Observatory

Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.   Admission to the building, grounds, and parking is always free!

Grammy Museum at L.A. Live

Occupying four stories, the museum contains 30,000 square-feet of music displays, interactive exhibits and video presentations.  My daughter had a great time listening to all the music at the different listening stations.

Guinness World Record Museum

The Guinness Museum features exhibits related to the famous World Book of Records.

Hammer Museum

This is home to approximately 14,000 square feet of exhibition space.  Includes the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, a five acre outdoor sculpture collection.  Admission is FREE.

Hollywood Bowl Museum

Features history, photos, posters, videos, and rock memorabilia from events at the Hollywood Bowl.  You can also attend free concert rehearsals during the summer.

Hollywood Heritage Museum

A museum dedicated to the early days of filmmaking in Hollywood  The Museum features archival photographs from the silent movie days of motion picture production, movie props, historic documents and photos and postcards of the streets, buildings and residences of Hollywood during its heyday.

Hollywood Museum

This museum contains four floors full of artifacts, movie props, costumes, memorabilia, dioramas, pictures, posters, old film equipment and other exhibits related to Hollywood movies and motion pictures.

Hollywood Wax Museum

The original wax museum on Hollywood Boulevard features hundreds of wax figures depicting famous people and celebrities.

The Huntington

The Huntington hosts more than 800,000 visitors each year from the United States and around the world, who come to enjoy the gardens and galleries, conduct research, and learn from the collections.

Encompassing about 120 acres, the botanical gardens feature 16 stunning themed gardens and includes some 15,000 different varieties of plants.  The beautiful gardens include the Children’s Garden, the Japanese Garden, the California Garden and the Australian Garden just to name a few.

Japanese American National Museum

The Japanese American National Museum commemorates the culture and contribution of the Japanese American community during the last century.  The museum was formed in the early 1980s with Japanese American military veterans and area businessmen looking for a way to preserve Japanese American heritage.  They host various special exhibits throughout the year.

Kidspace Museum

Kidspace Museum’s believes that “when learning becomes fun, the learner does so willingly.”  They offer an expansive outdoor play area that features hands-on arts & science exhibits.  The first Tuesday of every month is free Family Night.

Korean American Museum

The mission of the Korean American Museum is to interpret and preserve its history, culture, and achievements of the Korean American community; to examine and discuss issues currently facing the community; and to explore new and innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience to other American communities.

Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History

The Natural History Museum protects over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years and is an authority on the “big picture” of the planet, the natural and the cultural world.

They also track the Earth’s biodiversity, because knowing what is out there is the first step to conservation.  It is a great resource for Southern California teachers and wonderful for families.  They also host homeschool days at different points throughout the year.

Los Angeles Fire Department Museum

Preserving and sharing the rich history of the LAFD by remembering, memorializing and honoring fallen firefighters and educating the public on fire and safety tips.  Dedicated to keeping the people of Los Angeles safe, and believe life safety begins with education, especially those most at risk: children & seniors.  Fun to visit with kids!

Holocaust Museum LA

Hosts a memorial to World War II Holocaust victims that presents the history of the Holocaust as objectively as possible.  For this reason its exhibits presents as many original artifacts as possible and displays them in a way that allows them to tell the individual stories they contain.

LACMA  (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes over 120,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art.

Award-winning Arts for NexGen LACMA is the nation’s only free youth membership program. NexGen offers free general admission to anyone 17 and under as well as one accompanying adult.  The privileges include permanent collection galleries and selected special exhibitions.  To join, visit the LACMA Ticket Office or print the enrollment form and mail it in.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Guests at Madame Tussauds interact with lifelike celebrity figures without ropes or barriers between them.  You can walk up and see stars like Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez.

MOCA (Museum of Contemproary Art)

Founded in 1979, MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art.  It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations.   They have a total 6,800 works of art.

Today the museum is housed in three unique facilities: MOCA Grand Avenue, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and MOCA Pacific Design Center.

Museum of Jurassic Technology

This small museum features exhibits that are related to old technology.

Museum of Tolerance

This museum focuses on two central themes through uniqe exhibits: the dynamics of racism and prejudice in America and the history of the Holocaust – the ultimate example of man’s inhumanity to man.

Noah’s Art at The Skirball Museum

Noah’s Ark is a special space within The Skirball Museum dedicated especially to children.  The space features a floor-to-ceiling wooden ark filled with a variety of animals, where children can play, build, climb, explore, make music and more.  Admission is free on Thursdays.

Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits

Page Museum is the world’s only active, urban Ice Age excavation site.  Inside they showcase fossils , animals, and plants that have been discovered here – mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more.

Outside check out the La Brea Tar Pits where tar is still bubbling, and the active fossil excavation sites to see what excavators have uncovered today.

Petersen’s Automotive Museum

Petersen’s features hot rods, celebrity automobiles, land-speed record cars, motorcycles, artwork and sculptures.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not  

Ripley’s Museum showcases odd trivia from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not book.

Travel Town Museum

Travel Town, the Los Angeles City Recreation and Park Department’s unique display of vehicles representing many modes and eras of conveyances, is visited each week by hundreds of youngsters and adults who are interested in the development of transportation.

Located on a 9-acre site at 5200 Hollingsworth Drive in Griffith Park, Travel Town is open to the public daily from 10a.m. to 5 p.m.  There is no admission charge.

Displaying everything from a 104-ton locomotive to a one-horse shay, Travel Town offers its visitors what for most of them is the only opportunity they ever have to see and examine at close hand many different types of vehicles.

USC Fisher Museum of Art

A museum on the campus of The University of Southern California that features contemporary and old master exhibitions, as well as tours, lectures, music and other events.  Admission is FREE.

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• History Museums, Exhibits & Sites
• Living History
• Multicultural & Heritage
• Team Building
• Adventure Parks, Climbing, Ninja & Ropes Course, Ziplines
• Bowling & Bocce
• Indoor Amusement & Recreation Centers
• Group-Friendly Restaurants
• Aquariums, Marine Life, Hatcheries
• Botanical Gardens & Arboreta
• Environmental Studies, Outdoor Education, Conservation, Sustainability
• Planetariums & Astronomy
• Science Museums & Exhibits
• STEM/STEAM Enrichment
• Zoos, Wildlife, Safari Tours, Reptiles, Animal Shows, Vertebrates
• Art Museums, Design, Exhibits, Photography & Films
• Early Childhood
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Fulcrum Adventures

Fulcrum Adventures programs actively engage youth groups with hands-on opportunities to lead, solve problems, make decisions, and work as a team.

Pinstripes Topanga

Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling.

America's Teaching Zoo

America’s Teaching Zoo is the hand-on classroom for the Exotic Animal Training and Management students AND a community attraction in a beautiful hilltop setting.

Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park

Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park is a 8.5-acre state-of-the-art natural park surrounded by the urban landscape of Southern California. A school or youth group trip includes a tour of the facility, an art/craft activity and a self-lead scavenger hunt.

AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST

The Autry Museum of the American West mission to bring together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future.

California African American Museum

The California African American Museum’s mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment the history, art, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western USA.

California Science Center

The California Science Center features hands-on exhibits and inquiry-based education programs. Features major exhibit areas: World of Life, Creative World, Ecosystems and Air and Space.

Cayton Children's Museum

The Cayton Children’s Museum offers 21,000 square feet of discovery-based exhibits and immersive play connecting to arts, to the world. The Museum is a place where children experience the transformational and lifelong benefits of abundant, creative and purposeful play.

Craft Contemporary

With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers.

Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. 

Discovery Cube Los Angeles

Discovery Cube’s campuses and education programs is an organization brimming with mind-growing activities, try-it-out experiments, and numerous other paths to pursuing scientific understanding. These engaging experiences have their basis in STEM education.

El Dorado Nature Center

El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors to explore the 105 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Offers tours for various nature themes.

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Los Angeles Field Trip Guide

Teachtopia’s LA Field Trip Guide helps parents and teachers find the best field trips in Los Angeles.  Field trip trips are learning, memories,  and fun.   Our field trip guide includes a  variety of Museums,  Gardens, Theme Parks,  Zoos,  and Aquariums.

Our Los Angeles field trip guide is the collaboration with  LAwithKids.com .  When you are searching for field trip ideas, we assure that the Teachtopia field trip guide is the place to go.  In a major city like Los Angeles, several of the field trips have costs including  parking fees, admission fees, as well as additional charges once you are at the attraction. For LA field trips, research is essential. This field trip guide to LA is your best means of getting information of Los Angeles Field Trips

Los Angles Museums and Zoos

There are wonderful museums and zoos in the la area..

African American Museum (CAAM) 600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Cost for family field trips: Free. Parking Fee: While accessible through rail, the parking fee is 15 dollars Cost for school Field Trips: Field trips must be arranged in advance and have no fee.  What makes the California African American Museum (CAAM) a great field trip is that the exhibits changes on a regular basis. Topics have included Visual Artists, History, Political Activism, Literature, and more. website:  Chinese American Museum 425 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Cost for family field trips: free, but donations are recommended.

Cost for school field trips: free, but recommended donation of 7 to 10 dollars. This museum is in an area called El Pueblo de Los Angeles.  This Mexican themed a called Olvera Street is adjacent to the larger China Town. website:

Craft and Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Cost for families: This museum is 7 to 9 dollars Monday through Saturday.  Sunday is “Pay what you can”

This museum is strategically located right down the street from the Pedersen Automotive Museum and literally across the street from both LACMA and the La Brea Tar Pits.

Fowler Museum 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Cost for Family field trips: Free with a fee for parking at UCLA Cost for School field trips: Free The Fowler Museum is located in the heart of UCLA campus, has not cost of admission, and has incredible art from around the world on display.

Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Cost for family field trips: Free with a fee for parking at the Getty Center Cost for School Field trips: Free The Getty Center is an amazing Museum that truly has enough to provide ten field trips worth of content. From the tram ride up the hill to the large garden area the Getty Museum is incredible art and a whole lot more. website:

Getty Villa 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Cost: School Field Trips are free. Cost for Families: Parking is $20 dollars and admission is free. The Getty Villa is home to incredible art from Greece and Rome. It also has incredible landscaping and gardens. website:  www.getty.edu

Griffith Observatory 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Cost: While admission is free, there is an fee to see the observatory show.

Cost for schools: School field trip admissions are free.  The Griffith Observatory is as much about seeing true Los Angeles history as it is seeing a world class observatory and planetarium. There are field trip for student throughout the year. website:  griffithobservatory.org

Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Cost: No cost The Hammer museum is world class art museum that is adjacent to the UCLA campus in Westwood.  It is operated by UCLA. website:  hammer.ucla.edu

Japanese American National Museum 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Cost for Families: 7-16 dollars (2020) Cost for Field Trips: 5 students and 7 dollars adults (2020) The museum has a permanent exhibit documenting the history of Japanese internment camps in the United States. website:  www.janm.org/

Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 This is a very large Los Angeles Art Museum with someone tor everyone. website:  www.lacma.org

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Cost for Family visits: Free Cost for School Field Trips: 10 dollars per student. Title 1 Schools are free with reservation.  If your school qualifies as a Title 1 school, then then the admission fees are waived. This field trip destination is great place to learn about Los Angeles history. This LA Museum not only has so much to see, but also has a great staff of professionals that make sure that children have a great experience when they visit this cultural center.

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Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Main location) 152 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Second Location) There are two locations for MOCA in Los Angeles.

Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 The art inside the museum and the sculptures garden outside the museum walls make this museum a most see.  There is always more than one exhibit representing Latin American Art.

Museum of Tolerance 9786 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Cost for Families: Age 5 and up 12.00 to 16.00 (verified 2022) Cost for Schools:  Limited assistance may be provided for Title 1 Schools (verified 2022) Many major cities within our country have field trip destinations that remind us of the Holocaust as well as try to teach tolerance. In Los Angeles there is both the Museum of Tolerance and to a lesser extent some of the content at the more diverse Skirball Cultural Center which addresses many aspects of Jewish History and Life. As a parent or teacher planning a field trip to the Museum of Tolerance it is important to understand that this is a serious field trip that discusses racism and tolerance yet also provides hope for the future.

Natural History Museum 900 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

The Natural history Museum has significantly more than could be seen in one day on a field trip.  There is a nature lab, outdoor garden, gem collection, dinosaur remains and more. website:

Norton Simon Museum 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 A large and famous collection of global art in Pasadena. The Norton Simon will offer your field trip encounters with a large European and Asian collection of art. website:

Page Museum (La Brea Tar Pits) 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Prehistoric animals in Los Angeles are the focus of this museum. It is at the location where they do excavation for remains. website:

Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 An incredible automotive museum with a very large collection of cars consistently on display. website:

Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Jewish history and Jewish cultural museum in Los Angeles. website:

Travel Town Museum 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Cost: Free This Train museum at the Gateway to Griffith Park’s entrance has many train cars and locomotives on display. There is also a train ride around the ground for a fee. website:

USS Iowa Museum 250 S Harbor Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90731 If you want to go on a real battleship and learn about United States history at the same time, this is the place.   website:

Los Angeles Parks and Gardens

There are several significant gardens including botanical gardens in the los angeles area..

Descanco Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 The train ride is a highlight. Please make sure that the train is running prior to visiting. Gardens of the World 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 This garden located right by the Thousand Oaks Cultural Center.  We recommend a visiting this garden before or after a matinee performance at the cultural center. We also recommend a visit to the also free nearby Thousand Oaks Botanical garden. Griffith Park While there are garden areas within Griffith Park, Griffith Park is an extremely large park that happens to contain gardens, train rides, museums, concert venues and more. Huntington Library and Gardens 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108 While the Huntington is very famous for its extensive themed gardens there are also art galleries with significant American and European holdings, sculptures on display, and a display of historical books within the public facing section of the garden. A field trip to the Huntington might be focused on their indoor museum and not the gardens, so it is very important to plan with the Huntington the type of visit you are going to have. Los Angeles website: Los Angeles County Arboretum 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 This is an incredible garden. Make sure you visit the greenhouses as well as the small lake. website: UCLA Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Cost: Free A field trip to UCLA should include a stop at the Botanical Gardens.There is an array of plants as well as water features. 

Theme Parks Field Trips with Educational Programs

Going to a theme park as a field trip is a memorable experience that students will never forget..

Disneyland 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802 Disneyland Field Trip offerings range from a general group rate trip to a specialized trip that could teach skills such as leadership, science, or music.The Disneyland Youth Education has offerings for students from elementary age through their Grad Night at Disneyland. Knott’s Berry Farm 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 Knott’s Berry Farm has an array of field trip offerings.A must see is the Independence Hall recreation directly accross the street from the main park entrance. Six Flags Magic Mountain 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 Cost for field trips for families: Cost for field trips for school field trips:Six Flags Magic mountain field trips could be books to include topics related to Physics, Engineering, Math, Cartography, Art, Design, and Business skills. They also have group packages. Sea World, San Diego 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 Seaworld has various education programs for families, schools, and groups. Seaworld also has a program that encourages teachers to visit. Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 Universal Studios has a Youth Education program that welcomes groups throughout the year. The Universal Studios Hollywood theme park has both an authentic tram tour of a movie studio as well as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Outdoor Field Trips

Learn more about potential outdoor education field trips in the Los Angles Area.

Harbor Regional Park

Sepulveda Basin

Science Cube Los Angeles

Kenneth Hahn Regional Park

Vazquez Rocks

Madrona Marsh

Lopez Canyon Environmental Educational Center

Other outdoor education sites in greater Los Angeles Area:

LAUSD Outdoor Education site

Beyond the Bell and other outdoor opportunities

Outdoor Science School

Outward Bound California opportunities

Outdoors for all Sierra Club campaign

Top Field Trip Destinations in Los Angeles

With its beautiful beaches and Hollywood glitz and glamour, Los Angeles is undeniably one of the coolest cities in the US. LA’s wide selection of museums and learning centers makes it that much cooler! From ancient art to space exploration and dinosaurs to local wildlife, the city has locations to educate and inspire curious minds of all ages. School groups, summer camps, and community organizations have plenty of options to choose from when organizing a field trip in Los Angeles .

How to Get Around Los Angeles

If you’re an Angeleno, you know LA traffic can be an absolute nightmare. You also probably know that public transportation around the city is a less than efficient travel option. So carpooling or taking public transport anywhere can be tough for any type of group trip . School buses are usually a great option for groups traveling for school trips and camp outings, but they can quickly get uncomfortable in SoCal heat. This is when a bus rental in Los Angeles  can come in handy! Champion Charter Bus services the entire West Coast with minibuses and full-sized charter buses for a variety of events.

A charter bus can come with additional amenities to keep students, campers, and chaperones comfortable and entertained if stuck in LA gridlock. Each rental from Champion Charter Bus will include plush seats and a climate-controlled cabin for optimal comfort. Worried about kids getting bored or rowdy on the bus? Request a motorcoach with WiFi for students to play games, stream music, or work on digital assignments. Are you traveling with younger kids? Book a charter bus with TVs and DVD players to put on a popular movie to pass the time. Just ask your Champion Charter Bus reservation expert about available amenities when you call 310-295-9547 .

Students and chaperones can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as a professional driver safely transports you to one of these educational destinations in LA:

Griffith Observatory

Address : 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Phone : 213-473-0800

Located on a peak of Mount Hollywood in sprawling Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory is the premier Los Angeles educational spot to learn about the cosmos. The observatory has interactive exhibits about the solar system, planetarium shows, a variety of telescopes that are publicly accessible in the evening, and even a Tesla coil. The grounds also offer amazing views of the LA cityscape and the famous Hollywood Sign on nearby Mount Lee.

Griffith Observatory welcomes visitors of all ages, but organized school programs are only available for fifth-grade students. Summer camps, community organizations, or privately organized school groups from other grades can still visit the observatory for a free self-guided tour. The program is absolutely free for California fifth-grade students with an advanced phone reservation. You’ll need one chaperone for every ten students, and supervised groups can freely explore the observatory after the guided program.

Charter bus travel tip : Students attending the Griffith Observatory School Program must arrive by bus to keep everyone together and the program running according to schedule. Your charter bus driver will drop your group off at the end of the observatory’s driveway before parking elsewhere in Griffith Park. Nearby parking is available at the Greek Theatre (as long as there isn’t a show or event) and in the Ferndell Section 9 lot.

The Getty Center

Address :1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Phone : 310-440-7300

The Getty Center (often just referred to as “The Getty” in conjunction with the Getty Villa in Malibu) is among Los Angeles’s top art museums. It has an impressive American and European art collection that includes more than 1,000 works from Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Paul Cézanne. Along with its art collection, The Getty is also known for its perfectly-manicured gardens and the modern architecture of its six buildings. Guests from young to old can learn about art, history, and architecture and marvel at the gorgeous greenery outdoors.

Admission to The Getty is always free, and student groups are welcome to visit Tuesday through Friday. You’ll just need to request a visit time online and specify whether your group will need a guided visit or if you’ll be doing a self-guided tour. Guided tours will last about one hour, and groups will need at least one chaperone per 15 students. The museum can accommodate groups of up to 120 students. Larger groups will need to submit two visit requests for separate days.

Charter bus travel tip : Garage parking at The Getty is free for everyone. School groups traveling by charter bus will be notified of where to park when their trip is confirmed. If any chaperones plan to drive their own vehicles, you’ll need to let the museum know ahead of time so parking can be reserved.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)

Address : 900 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Phone : 213-763-3466

From dinosaur fossils to live critters, The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (NHM) has plenty to capture the interest of young minds. The NHM is the largest natural history museum on the West Coast. The most popular exhibit at the NHM is Dinosaur Hall, a newly-opened section filled with more than 300 dinosaur fossils like well-preserved bones and full-scale models of the T. rex and triceratops. Other prehistoric exhibitions focus on mammals and sea creatures that roamed the planet more than 60 million years ago. Are your students more interested in live animals? Visit the museum’s butterfly pavilion and Nature Lab with live insects, arachnids, rodents, snakes, and frogs.

The NHM has educational programs for youth, adults, and families. Schools visiting for field trips can explore self-guided options at no cost. Guided programs can be added to your field trip but may cost a fee depending on your group size and program of choice. School groups will need at least one chaperone per five students (any additional chaperones beyond the 1:5 ratio will have to pay for admission.) Submit your field trip request at least three weeks in advance to secure your school’s spot.

Charter bus travel tip : Parking for school buses and charter buses begins at $12. Have your driver drop your group off at NHM before parking at Exposition Park Lot 6. This lot is cash only most of the time, so be sure to give your driver enough money to cover parking fees.

California Science Center

Address : 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone : 323-724-3623

The California Science Center is actually right next door to the NHM! If your group is filled with science lovers and you have plenty of time to spare, consider visiting both of these museums. This science center is filled with more than 100 interactive exhibits about everything from aerospace science to exploration of the world’s many ecosystems. The museum’s most popular exhibit introduces visitors to the retired Space Shuttle Endeavour and its 19-year history as a NASA orbiter. Guests will also learn about manned space travel, missions to other planets, and how tools like the Hubble Space Telescope came to be.

Once you get your fill of outer space, explore seven different zones in the museum that represent different ecosystems. From the familiar urban jungle of the L.A. Zone to the deepest depths of the ocean in the Extreme Zone, you’ll learn plenty about the planet’s varied terrain and the creatures that live there.

The above exhibits are free for schools, but additional special exhibitions and IMAX film showings may require admission fees. Groups of 15 or more are required to make a reservation before visiting the California Science Center. A $25 booking fee is required for every group, and discounted admission will be charged per person if your reservation includes additional experiences.

Character bus travel tip : Parking for your charter bus will cost $30, while parking for cars is $12 if any chaperones plan to drive separately. Since the California Science Center is located next door to the NMH, you’ll be using the same Exposition Park Lot 6 for oversized vehicles.

La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum

Address : 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone : 213-763-3499

Los Angeles has several unique museums with exhibits you won’t be able to experience anywhere else. The La Brea Tar Pits are the only active Ice Age excavation site in the world, and California students can see it all for free! These tar pits have produced prehistoric fossils of dire wolves, wooly mammoths, sabre-tooth cats, and even humans that date back as far as 50,000 years ago. More than 3.5 million fossils have been excavated from the pits, and teams of archaeologists are still working today to uncover more wonders hidden beneath the tar. Guests can watch scientists excavate active pits, explore interactive exhibits inside the museum, and marvel at full-scale models of towering mammoths and ground sloths.

Self-guided visits at La Brea are free for California schools, and guided programs can be added on for no additional cost. Student groups will need at least one chaperone for every five students (additional chaperones will be required to pay $12 for admission.) Your school will need to make a reservation for your self-guided visit at least three weeks in advance. Keep in mind that some guided add-ons are available during select times throughout the year and are limited to one program per visit.

Charter bus travel tip : There’s always construction going on somewhere in LA, and the area surrounding La Brea is no different. A loading zone and bus parking area is usually available on Curson Avenue, but this road is periodically closed for long-term construction. Groups can be dropped off at the main entrance on Wilshire Boulevard or at the north entrance off of 6th Street. Bus parking is also available along 6th Street right outside of the museum.

Ready to Learn and Explore Los Angeles?

Booking your Los Angeles field trip transportation will only take a few minutes with Champion Charter Bus. The rental team is available around the clock at 310-295-9547 to help you organize safe and comfortable transportation for your educational outing. Have information like your field trip dates, destination, a headcount, and any additional requests on hand for a quick and accurate rental quote !

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What to know about the scandal over Shohei Ohtani's interpreter

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Baseball star Shohei Ohtani (right) and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara (left), are seen in the dugout in the 2024 MLB Seoul Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers have fired Mizuhara after Ohtani's representatives claimed he was the victim of "a massive theft." Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani (right) and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara (left), are seen in the dugout in the 2024 MLB Seoul Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers have fired Mizuhara after Ohtani's representatives claimed he was the victim of "a massive theft."

In an ordinary time, MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani's debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers would dominate sports headlines, as he brings a jaw-dropping array of talent onto the field. The Dodgers are even opening their 2024 season on a splashy trip to South Korea.

But Ohtani's performance on the field is competing for attention with another extraordinary story about him, one that centers on illegal gambling — and allegations that Ohtani's friend and longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, drained millions of dollars from the player's bank accounts to cover bad bets.

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The Dodgers have fired Mizuhara, a team representative told NPR on Thursday. The team refused to comment further, saying, "The Dodgers are aware of media reports and are gathering information."

Neither Mizuhara nor anyone else involved in the story has been charged with a crime. Here's a quick guide to what's going on:

How did the gambling allegations emerge?

It started with reports from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN that a federal investigation was targeting a bookmaking operation allegedly run by Mathew Bowyer, who lives in Orange County, Calif. When contacted by NPR, the local U.S. attorney's office declined to comment on those reports.

The Los Angeles Times says it learned "Ohtani's name had surfaced" in the inquiry, leading the Times to ask Ohtani's representatives about his potential involvement. ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson tells NPR that she was also working to track down more details, eventually leading to an interview with Mizuhara, earlier this week, and to records of wire transfers in large amounts.

"How [Mizuhara] came to lose his job basically started with reporters — myself — asking questions about those wire transfers," she said .

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"The wire transfer payments that were sent from Ohtani's account were sent to an associate of Bowyer's," Thompson said, citing multiple sources and bank data reviewed by ESPN.

But, she adds, her sources and Mizuhara himself "said that Ohtani does not gamble and that the funds were being used to cover Mizuhara's gambling losses."

Bowyer's attorney, Diane Bass, did not respond to an NPR request for comment before this story published. In a statement to ESPN and the Times , she said Bowyer had never met or spoke with Ohtani.

Interest in the case has cast a shadow over the start of the Dodgers' season, which began with a win over the San Diego Padres in Seoul. Ohtani, a two-time American League MVP who signed a blockbuster $700 million deal with the Dodgers, went 2-for-5 in the game at the Gocheok Sky Dome.

Did the interpreter change his story?

Thompson says she conducted a 90-minute interview with Mizuhara late Tuesday night, as the Dodgers prepared to open their season in Seoul.

"He basically said that it was his gambling debt, and that when he got too far in a hole — we have multiple sources telling us it's at least $4.5 million — he went to Ohtani, who told him he wasn't happy about the gambling debts, but he had decided to pay it off.

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"He then gets into details about how he watched Ohtani log on to a computer and start to make wire transfer payments based on instructions that Mizuhara was giving him," she said.

But about 12 hours later, Thompson says, things took a turn. ESPN and the Times say they got a statement from Ohtani's attorneys at the Berk Brettler law firm stating, "In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft and we are turning the matter over to the authorities."

Thompson called Mizuhara, who disavowed his statements from the night before.

"When I said, 'Did you lie to me in that interview?' he said, 'Yes.' And then he tells me Ohtani knows nothing about his gaming debts and did not do the wire transfers," Thompson says.

Who is Ippei Mizuhara?

"Mizuhara was born in Japan and grew up near Anaheim, attending Diamond Bar High School and UC Riverside," according to an MLB account published in 2021.

Mizuhara, 39, and Ohtani, 29, met in Japan, when Ohtani starred for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Nippon Professional Baseball league from 2013-2017. Mizuhara worked as a translator for the team.

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When Ohtani made his heralded leap to the MLB in the U.S., he asked Mizuhara to come along as his interpreter. He has been a regular sight alongside the dual-threat slugger and pitcher ever since, even catching behind Ohtani in the home run derby at the 2021 All-Star Game.

Mizuhara told Thompson that he began placing bets with Bowyer after meeting him in 2021. He said he wagered on international soccer and other sports, knowing that MLB forbids players and employees like him from betting on baseball.

"I never bet on baseball," Mizuhara said, in Thompson's story for ESPN. "That's 100 percent. I knew that rule. ... We have a meeting about that in spring training."

When the interpreter changed his account of what happened, Thompson reported, he also told her he's willing to accept the consequences for his actions.

What kind of laws and rules are involved?

Multiple gambling restrictions are involved, from MLB rules to state and federal laws.

The type of gambling that's alleged in Mizuhara's case is illegal in California, which does not allow sports betting of any kind. Ohtani has been based in the state since 2018, when he started his MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels.

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Major League Baseball regulates gambling under its Rule 21 on misconduct . It outlines three tiers of offenses, with the maximum penalty being a lifetime ban like the one it famously imposed on former great Pete Rose.

The first two tiers are relatively straightforward. If a player, official or employee is found to have bet on a baseball game they're not involved in, they would be punished by a one-year ban. If they bet on a game in which they take part, they face a lifetime ban.

The third tier in the MLB rule covers players or employees who make bets with illegal bookmakers — a section that could come to bear in the current controversy. In these cases, the rule states, it's up to the commissioner to impose a penalty that's deemed "appropriate in light of the facts and circumstances of the conduct."

The rule defines an illegal bookmaker as anyone running a gaming operation in a jurisdiction where it's illegal to bet on sports.

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Sports gambling isn't illegal under federal law, as a 2018 Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for such ventures. But federal agencies do pursue people who run illegal gambling rings. In one such case in Ohio last fall , criminal charges ranged from owning and operating an illegal gambling business to "tax evasion, conspiracy to defraud the United States, willful failure to collect and pay over employment taxes, money laundering and an obstruction-related offense."

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Music + concerts, music + concerts | field trip fest will celebrate community, beer and folk music in san juan capistrano, the single-day music and craft beer festival will feature sets by donavon frankenreiter, nikki lane and robert jon & the wreck at rancho riding park on saturday, march 30..

“Inside our brewery, the largest word written on the wall is ‘community,’ and we’re pretty serious about it,” said Brian Hendon, president and co-founder of San Juan Capistrano’s Docent Brewing, during a recent phone interview.

“A lot of times, people say things, and it’s hard to know if they are true, but trust me, this is what we do everything for. It’s always about the community,” he continued.

This commitment to the community lies at the heart of Docent Brewing, a sentiment that resonates deeply as they gear up to celebrate its 7th anniversary with Field Trip Fest . The festival, set to take place at Rancho Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 30, will offer attendees a vibrant blend of folk music and brews.

Donavon Frankenreiter (pictured performing on day one of the BeachLife Ranch Festival on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach) is set to play at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Nikki Lane (pictured performing on the Palomino Stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 29, 2023) is set to headline at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)

Donavon Frankenreiter (pictured performing on the Highlands Stage on day one of the BeachLife Ranch Festival on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach) is set to play at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Day Trip Fest will also host a free Volkswagen bus show produced by the South County Bus Society, where attendees can browse through 80 classic Volkswagen buses as well as a handful of eclectic cars. (Photo courtesy of Field Trip Fest)

One of two stages is set for this year’s Field Trip Fest, which will take place at Rancho Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 30. (Photo by Mark Christensen)

Leroy From The North is set to play at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Skyler Barberio)

Robert Jon & The Wreck will perform at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Rob Blackham)

Docent Brewing began its journey in 2017 and introduced its inaugural Field Trip Fest in 2019 to mark its second anniversary that March. The festival’s name stems from the team’s decision to christen their beer cans ‘field trips’ at the brewery as a playful nod to embracing adventure and exploration outdoors, fostering a connection with childlike wonder. This year, the tradition continues as cans retain the same name, offering fans a familiar experience to enjoy.

The single-day fest will debut at a new location this year, just a stone’s throw from its previous spot. Nestled on the opposite side of the creek from its former home at Reata Park , the larger outdoor space was a strategic move, Hendon shared, as the team wanted to keep the fun in the same vicinity, but just with more space.

Despite the festival’s significant expansion since its reinstatement post the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, Hendon said that its core objective remains unchanged: to commemorate and celebrate Docent Brewing’s anniversary each year, coincidentally accompanied by a star-studded lineup of folk acts.

The music and craft beer festival will include two stages with performances by alt-country rocker Nikki Lane and singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter , along with performances by Alabama folk outlaw Early James, Orange County rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck , Eric Roebuck, Leroy From The North and Alice Wallace .

“When we first created Field Trip Fest, the initial goal was to create a folk festival, but I personally didn’t think we had many in Southern California,” Hendon said. “I’m originally from West Virginia, and there’s some really great rootsy and folk festivals in Colorado and back east and the Appalachian Mountains, (so we’re) bringing that energy over here. It’s also important for us to bring local acts to the stage, and fans seem to appreciate that sense of community in music.”

Hendon is equally excited about the festival’s Volkswagen bus show produced by the South County Bus Society, where folks can browse through 80 classic Volkswagen buses as well as a handful of eclectic cars.

There will be more than 40 local breweries in attendance, offering those 21-and-older samples of a variety of brews from 1-4:30 p.m. Adding to the culinary list, Heritage BBQ , renowned as one of South Orange County’s premier eateries, will be on the grounds.

As Field Trip Fest commemorates another anniversary, it also honors the inauguration of Docent Brewing’s third brewery in Corona Del Mar, alongside its latest establishment in San Clemente. While expansion is on the horizon, Hendon remains steadfast in his desire for the festival to uphold the values of community, friendship and good music that have defined Field Trip Fest and continue to shape its legacy.

“When we first started, it was just us inviting our closest friends, whether it came to breweries or musicians we knew, and that’s how it’s kind of always stayed. It’s the core of who we are.”

Field Trip Festival

When: Saturday, March 30

Where : Rancho Riding Park, 30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano

Tickets : Passes start at $59-$89; parking passes are $20 at fieldtripfest.com .

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Clemson basketball’s Sweet 16 breakthrough: What matchup with Arizona means for Tigers

PJ Hall sat back and tried to take in everything. With his eyes full of tears, he looked around and saw that what had been just a dream for the past couple of years had finally become a reality.

His fellow Clemson teammates jumped around in celebration after the team clinched its first Sweet 16 berth since 2018. One of the players, senior guard Andrew Latiff , peeled a “March Madness” sign from a wall in the locker room. “This is definitely going in my room,” he said.

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Another player, forward RJ Godfrey , recalled the feeling of entering the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers had lost three of four games before traveling to Memphis for the first two rounds, and the team was a trendy pick to be a single-digit seed (six) to be upset by a double-digit seed in the first round (No. 11 New Mexico).

“I had people in my life saying, ‘I don’t believe in y’all,’” Godfrey said. “It’s all fuel, though. You can’t take it in a negative way. You have to take it in a constructive way and use it to push your team and push yourself.”

The tears a year ago for Hall were much different. Clemson, which compiled a 23-10 record, was left out of the tournament field, much to the surprise of the team, as it felt the devastating blow of missing out on March Madness.

But this season, Hall, a senior and first-team All-ACC selection, was one of the catalysts who brought the Tigers to this point. Overcome by his emotions, Hall represented a promise made between himself and coach Brad Brownell, who got Hall, a top 50 recruit nationally out of high school, to believe in his vision. A few floors up in FedEx Forum, Brownell was informed of a different kind of history after the team’s second-round win over Baylor .

“Brad Brownell becomes the first Clemson coach to lead the team to multiple Sweet 16 appearances,” the moderator at the postgame news conference said.

“Ooooohhhhh,” said guard Joseph Girard III , sitting a few feet from Brownell.

Back in the locker room, Hall sang Brownell’s praises.

“For four years, I had to hear people hating that man,” Hall said. “They don’t know how incredible he is behind closed doors. There are people that support him thick and thin, and we love them. We love everyone. But everybody needs to know that coach Brownell is arguably the best coach to come through Clemson.”

Brownell is in his 14th season at Clemson, and his legacy lives in what feels like a perpetual gray area. He’s the winningest and losingest coach in program history (241-177). In the past five years, Clemson has been a top-five team in the ACC in wins, but there have been several years when the team fell short of expectations and the NCAA Tournament.

This year’s team broke through as an underdog against New Mexico and No. 3 seed Baylor, but Brownell saw this run coming.

Next up: No. 2 seed Arizona on Thursday night in Los Angeles for a trip to the Elite Eight.

“I think we’ve done a lot of really good things that show people that we’re a good basketball program,” Brownell said. “We’re doing things the right way. But again, to take another step, we’ve got to bust through consistently this time of year. In this tournament, it gives you the opportunity to do that. Nobody wants it more than me or our players.”

Some late-season struggles, including losses to Notre Dame , Wake Forest and Boston College , weren’t as bad as they were perceived, according to Brownell. But that allowed for an opportunity to challenge his players entering the tournament. One player in particular who took it to heart was senior guard Chase Hunter , a four-star recruit from Atlanta who committed to Clemson with a vision of being in this position. He scored only 2 points in Clemson’s opening ACC tournament game, a 76-55 drubbing to Boston College. But he has responded with back-to-back 20-point games in the NCAA Tournament.

Hall wasn’t a big statistical part of the game against Baylor, but his impact on the program and Brownell’s tenure transcends one game. One of the biggest criticisms of Brownell’s tenure has been the inability to land South Carolina’s top recruits. Notable players to leave the state in recent years include Zion Williamson, Trey McGowens , Bryce McGowens and Ja Morant.

Hall committed to Clemson when the program was in a bit of a lull, but he will leave the program as a multi-time All-ACC performer and a program legend regardless of what happens. The focus now is on an Elite Eight trip, which would be the second for Clemson, but perhaps the bigger-picture question is can Hall become a trendsetter for highly touted players to stay in-state?

Hall’s career, ending with a March run, is validation that Clemson can develop and win at a high level.

“He’s one of the kids, a top 50, 60 (nationally ranked) recruit who stayed home to play for his home-state school,” Brownell said. “That hasn’t been popular in my time here. It’s been hard for South Carolina and Clemson to get kids to do that. So he’s one of my all-time favorites, always will be.”

Clemson joins blue bloods Duke and North Carolina along with NC State, which entered the tournament as one of the hottest teams in the country, as the four ACC programs to reach the Sweet 16 (the most of any conference this year). In what was perceived to be a down year in the conference, the cream rose to the top, which validated Brownell’s stance against the NET and tournament manipulation earlier this year.

Following the win over Baylor, Brownell said it perhaps wasn’t the best way to go about advocating for the ACC, but he feels it’s his duty now. Quietly, he has become one of the elder statesmen of the league, alongside Florida State ’s Leonard Hamilton and Miami’s Jim Larrañaga.

“I’ve been in the ACC for 14 years,” Brownell said. “I’ve been here a long time. I’m probably outspoken now because (Mike Krzyzewski) and Roy Williams and Rick Pitino and Jim Boeheim and Mike Brey (are gone) — I’ve coached against Hall of Famers. There’s a lot of new guys now. You’ve got to hold up the banner of your league a little bit.

“I know the quality of play. I’ve been doing this for a long time. I’ve been a head coach for 22 years. I know when I’m playing against good teams, well-coached teams. And so I’m not surprised in the least that our teams are doing so well.”

Brownell’s longevity is a reason Girard, who entered the transfer portal at the end of last season following Boeheim’s retirement at Syracuse, decided to commit to Clemson. This Clemson team is comprised mostly of players it originally recruited and built during a few seasons, and that culture has made it an attractive destination for transfers.

“These guys have been great,” Girard said. “Coach Brownell, I’ll tell the story — when he and (associate coach Billy Donlon) came to my house for an in-home visit, they were bragging about the locker room, talking about how great these guys are, how close they are. You hear that everywhere, but I didn’t understand what it meant until I got on my visit at Clemson.

“I saw it. These guys are a brotherhood. It’s something I wanted to be a part of and what makes it so special and exciting.”

Clemson has reached the Sweet 16 this year, but the next step above being happy in the moment is what Brownell pointed to after the Baylor game: consistently breaking through. Doing so should attract high-level talent and elevate the profile of the program.

As far as the criticism, Brownell’s not too concerned about it. He just hopes all parties involved are enjoying the ride.

“I don’t worry about it,” Brownell said. “More importantly, it’s about my administration and the folks that I work for and my players’ understanding that we’re doing the best we can to put them in position to be successful and showing folks that this is a winning program and there has been a pretty high level of consistency.

“We’re trying to raise the ceiling, certainly. I know we’ve raised the floor considerably since I got here. But I don’t get too distracted with all of that. I’ve got enough to worry about day to day, just coaching my team and planning for the future.”

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New Boston Red Sox' Slugger Looking to Claim Major League History on Opening Day

If Boston Red Sox' slugger Tyler O'Neill is able to hit a home run on Opening Day on Thursday, he'll be the first player to homer in five straight Opening Day games. The Red Sox open up at the Seattle Mariners.

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When Boston Red Sox' slugger Tyler O'Neill takes the field on Thursday night for Opening Day, he'll do so trying to make some very unique Major League history.

O'Neill, who was acquired this offseason in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, has homered in four straight Opening Day contests. Multiple players have done that before, but no player has ever homered on five straight Opening Days.

Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com:

REMINDER ENTERING TOMORROW: Tyler O’Neill has homered in 4 straight Opening Day games, tied for the most consecutive seasons with at least 1 Opening Day HR, with: 1994-97 Todd Hundley 1977-80 Gary Carter 1955-58 Yogi Berra h/t (@EliasSports)

REMINDER ENTERING TOMORROW: Tyler O’Neill has homered in 4 straight Opening Day games, tied for the most consecutive seasons with at least 1 Opening Day HR, with: 1994-97 Todd Hundley 1977-80 Gary Carter 1955-58 Yogi Berra h/t @EliasSports — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) March 27, 2024

That would be quite the accomplishment for O'Neill, and it would be quite a Red Sox debut for him. The Sox take on the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, and ironically enough, O'Neill came up as a Mariners prospect. He was eventually traded to St. Louis from Seattle for starting pitcher Marco Gonzales.

The 28-year-old Canadian is heading into his seventh MLB season. The Red Sox will be hoping that he is able to replicate his stellar 2021 season which saw him hit 34 homers and bring in 80 runs for the Cardinals. In addition to his power, he also provides speed (15 stolen bases in 2021) and good glove work. He won Gold Glove Awards in both 2020 and 2021.

He should hit in the middle of the Red Sox' order, perhaps sandwiched between Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida.

The Red Sox and Mariners will play on Thursday night at 10:10 p.m. ET.

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A cement truck veered into a school bus carrying more than 40 pre-K students returning from a field trip to a Texas zoo Friday, killing a boy on the bus and a man in another vehicle, authorities said.

Officials said the bus rolled over on the highway in the rural outskirts of Austin. The roof of the bus was crumpled, and another vehicle nearby was badly damaged. Personal items were strewn across the road.

In addition to the two people who died, 51 were injured, including the bus driver, schools officials said.

Four people in critical condition were airlifted from the crash site and six others with potentially serious injuries were transported by ambulance, said Kevin Parker, division chief Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.

An ambulance bus transported about 10 other patients to a children’s hospital with minor injuries, Parker said. Passengers on the bus included 44 students and 11 adults, according to the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.

The child who died “was a precious young boy” who was a pre-K student at Tom Green Elementary School in Buda, southwest of Austin, according to Eric Wright, school district superintendent. The child’s name was not released.

“This is a horrible and tragic day for our school district,” Wright said.

The bus was struck at about 2 p.m. when the concrete truck traveling in the opposite direction veered into the bus’ lane, Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Deon Cockrell said.

The man who was killed was in a vehicle that ran into the back of the bus or part of the concrete truck, Cockrell said. There was one person in the truck and one man in the other vehicle. Cockrell didn’t know how fast the vehicles were going. He said the truck driver was cooperating with authorities.

Parents of the students on the bus were notified of the crash and all the children were reunited with their families by the evening, Wright said.

Cynthia Yescas said her 4-year-old nephew had been on the bus and that he was slightly injured but OK, the Austin American-Statesman reported .

“The kids are more scared than anything else,” she said.

The bus didn’t have seatbelts because it was a 2011 model, Tim Savoy, a Hays school district spokesperson, told the newspaper. New buses have been fitted with belts since 2017, he said.

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