Autry National Center of the American West Through March 7 Masters of the American West. Through May 30 The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.;Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $3–$9, under 3 free. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.667.2000 Map north of A1

Bowers kidseum Children’s museum near Bowers Museum with a focus on ethnic arts and culture. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $6, under 3 free. 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.480.1520 Map G13

Bowers Museum Dedicated to preservation and exhibition of cultural fine arts from around the world. Ongoing Where Masks Still Dance: New Guinea; Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands. Opening March 27 Secrets of the Silk Road. Tues.–Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $9–$12, under 6 free. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600 Map G13

Fullerton Museum Center Through April 4 Cine-Saurus: The History of Dinosaurs in Movies. Opening April 17 Technicolor Dreaming Posters: Dream Glow. Tues.–Sun. noon–4 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m. $1–$4, under 6 free. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6545 Map A3

Getty Center Superb museum is housed in stunning structure on West L.A. hilltop, features breathtaking contemporary gardens and European masterpieces. Call for exhibition schedule and hours. Free. Parking $15, free after 5 p.m. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 310.440.7300 Map north of A1

Getty Villa The Getty Center’s coastal counterpart, a replica of an ancient Roman seaside villa, shows Roman and Greek antiquities; Wed.–Mon. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Free, parking $15. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Map north of A1

Huntington Beach IntERNATIONAl Surfing Museum Board culture. Continuing Surfboard Shapers Part I: The Wooden Years. Mon.–Fri. noon–5 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.960.3483 Map N8

Irvine Museum California Impressionism within office building. Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. 18881 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.476.0294 Map J14

Laguna Art Museum Focus on regional art. Continuing OsCene 2010. Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $12–$15, under 12 free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.494.8971 Map H15

LYON AIR Museum New. Displayed are some of the world’s rarest operational 20th-century aircraft and vehicles; on the airport perimeter. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.– 3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $4–$8, under 5 free. 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana, 714.210.4585 Map J13

Mission San Juan Capistrano Exhibits at the jewel of the California missions (1776). Through March 31 Gold Fever! Untold Stories of the California Gold Rush. Digital audio tour free with admission. Daily 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $5–$9, under 3 free. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300 Map I17

Muckenthaler Cultural Center Changing exhibits in historic North County home. Through March 28 Kurt Weston: The Prayer Garden. Wed.–Sun. noon–4 p.m. Free. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6595 Map A3

MUZEO Continuing State of the Blues; Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. In historic Carnegie Library building. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $9-$13, under 4 free. Admission fees, hours subject to change by exhibition. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.956.8936 Map H10

Orange County Museum of Art California art from 20th and 21st centuries. Opening April 11
15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol. Opening April 18 New Art for a New Century: Recent Acquisitions 2000-2009; Charles Long: 100 Pounds of Clay. Wed–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m. $10–$12, under 12 free. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1122 Map L15

Pretend City Children's Museum This child-size town of firefighters, master chefs, rock stars and doctors centers around one thing: children learn best when they are actively having fun. The creative minds behind Pretend City have spent the last 12 years designing a fun and educational playground, helping children learn through whole-body experiences. The museum's foundation rests on the findings of developmental psychologists Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, combined with extensive research on early childhood education and brain development, plus years of experience working with children. Infants to eight-year-olds can dress in costumes and make their way around the city, from the grocery store to the construction site to the amphitheater, with their grown-ups in tow. Through role-play based onreal-world experiences and social interaction with other Pretend City residents, children will have the opportunity to build better brains and expand their world. Tues.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $2–$10. 29 Hubble, Irvine, 949.428.3900 Map E6 www.pretendcity.org