Autry National Center of the American West Ongoing The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition. Through Jan. 3 Charting the Canyon: Photographs by Mark Klett & Byron Wolfe; Dreamers. 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. Opening Dec. 26 Where Masks Still Dance: New Guinea. Opening Feb. 13 Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands. 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 Ongoing Cine-Saurus: The History of Dinosaurs in Movies. 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 stunning coastal counterpart is a replica of an ancient Roman seaside villa, an ode to splendor showcasing 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. Ongoing 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. Through Jan. 17 Weathering the Storm; Collecting
California: Selections From Laguna Art Museum. Beginning Feb. 20 OsCene 2010. Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $12–$15, under 12 free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.494.8971 Map H15

Muckenthaler Cultural Center Changing exhibits in historic North County home. Through Dec. 31 Contemporary Quilts; Natural Fibers. Wed.–Sun. noon–4 p.m. Free. 1201 W. Malvern Ave.,
Fullerton, 714.738.6595 Map A3

MUZEO Through Jan. 8 Treasures of Napoleon. Beginning Jan. 13 State of Blues. 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. Through Jan. 10 Ancient Paths, Modern Voices: Video Work by Gao Shiqlang and Chen Qiulin. Through March 14 Carlos Amorales: Discarded Spider. 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