The hands-on exhibits include a TV Studio, DJ Booth, Critter Caverns, Toddler Territory, The Beach, Kidspace Fire Station, Grocery Store, Back Stage and Interactive Mask Exhibit. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Plants from around the world are displayed in sections in the 127-acre Los Angeles State and County Arboretum based on their geographical origins. Educational landscape displays include water conservation gardens, demonstration home gardens, tropical greenhouse and rain forest area. A restored adobe ranch house and an ornate Victorian-style cottage furnished with antiques are also highlights.
Astronomers study the sun and other stars using telescopes.
Observatory grounds are open weekends from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., weather permitting. Astronomical photographs are also displayed in the Observatory museum. A guided tram excursion travels through many of the famous movie sets on the Universal backlot, plus five live shows in a nine-acre entertainment center.