ASTRO Experiences · CA

Experiences in CA

Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — tours, charters, museums, food, the arts, and events worth remembering.

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Los Angeles Police Museum
Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Police Museum, founded in 2001, is dedicated to exploring and sharing the rich history of the Los Angeles Police Department. It collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets LAPD history through engaging exhibits and rare artifacts. Visitors can explore the history of the LAPD and visit the Community Education Center, located in the historic Highland Park Police Station.
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Aptos History Museum
Aptos, CA
The Aptos History Museum presents beautiful displays within the Aptos Branch Library. Its collection originated in the 1980s with John Hibble's photo collection, which expanded with community donations of historical items. The museum opened an expanded facility in 2006 and received the Aptos Community Achievement Award that same year.
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Norton Air Force Base Museum
San Bernardino, CA
The Norton Air Force Base Museum preserves and promotes the history and legacy of Norton Air Force Base, highlighting its people, missions, and impact on San Bernardino and the nation. Through exhibits and community engagement, the museum shares stories of Airmen, civilians, and families. Visitors can relive memories and use a platform to "Shout Out" to friends and family. The museum also offers a gift shop and sells memorial bricks for the Veterans monument.
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Corona Heritage Museum
Corona, CA
The Corona Heritage Museum houses thousands of artifacts and memorabilia donated by Corona residents since opening in 2000. The collection includes household furnishings, clothing, accessories, tools, toys, art, photographs, and documents displayed in permanent and rotating exhibits.
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Roberto Adobe & Suñol House
San Jose, CA
The Roberto Adobe & Suñol House is a museum in San Jose, CA, featuring two of Santa Clara County's oldest and most historically significant homes. The adobe was built by Native American Roberto Balermino around 1836, and Antonio Suñol added the brick Suñol House in 1847. Operated by the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County, the museum showcases five major eras of the valley's history and includes interactive learning games for children. The adobe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Knox House Museum
El Cajon, CA
The Knox House Museum is part of a hotel originally built in 1876, serving as a residence and a hotel for travelers. It once housed El Cajon's first post office and reflects the years 1895-1912. Visitors can see products on display that were available during that era. The City of El Cajon moved the building to its current location in 1972 to serve as a historical focus, and the Historical Society conducts tours.
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The Horseless Carriage Garage
Escalon, CA
The Horseless Carriage Garage is an automobile museum in Escalon, California, dedicated to the origin and evolution of motor vehicles. It features a collection of classic cars from the early 1900s to the mid-20th century, including famous brands and rare finds. Visitors can engage with interactive exhibits, take guided tours, and learn about automotive history and mechanics in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Washington Township Museum of Local History
Fremont, CA
The Washington Township Museum of Local History offers walking tours each year from Spring through Summer. These tours explore local areas such as Native Garden, Alvarado, Old Town Newark, Niles Town, Irvington, Decoto, and Palmdale Gardens.
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Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn
Los Angeles, CA
Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn, located in Los Angeles' Griffith Park, was built amidst his Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Walt used the barn to monitor and control his railroad's operation, and it also served as his workshop and a place to relax. The barn is open to the public.
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Randall Museum
San Francisco, CA
The Randall Museum is a natural history museum, science museum, and arts center in San Francisco. It focuses on the cultures and environments of the San Francisco Bay Area. Exhibits display live animals in their habitats, oceans, earthquakes, and model trains. The museum offers classes in woodshop, art, science, and other STEM subjects for children, teens, and adults.
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Dudley House
Ventura, CA
The Dudley House is a museum in Ventura, California, designated a National Historic Landmark. This Victorian pioneer farmhouse, completed in 1892 by local architect Selwyn Shaw, typifies the agricultural heritage of Ventura County. It is an authentic restoration of life from 1895-1925 as lived by the Dudley family. Visitors can take engaging tours led by costumed docents who explain the family's life and historical events.
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Bloss House Museum
Atwater, CA
Bloss House Museum is a historic house located in Atwater, California. It was built in 1880 by prominent local businessman, Henry Bloss. The house was originally located on the southwest corner of Atwater's main intersection, and was moved to its current location in the early 1970s. The two-story...
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Museum of the Sierra
Shaver Lake, CA
The Museum of the Sierra was founded in 1991 by the Central Sierra Historical Society. It preserves the cultural and natural history of the Sierra Nevada through education and the curation of historical artifacts and stories. The museum celebrates the Sierra Mountain Range.
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Timber Heritage Association
Samoa, CA
The Timber Heritage Association preserves and interprets Humboldt County’s timber heritage, a mission it has pursued since 1977. It showcases the region's logging legacy, including the 1881 invention of the steam donkey. Visitors can also experience Crew Car Speeder rides on the GRTA railroad corridor.
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Pacific Pinball Museum
Alameda, CA
The Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda, CA, offers visitors unlimited play on over 100 classic pinball games. The museum features five rooms of games from every decade, arranged in chronological order. Guests can also explore in-depth exhibits, including S.T.E.A.M. exhibits and original artwork, and enjoy free jukeboxes.
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Blackbird Airpark
Palmdale, CA
The Flight Test Historical Foundation operates a museum at Blackbird Airpark dedicated to aviation history and heritage. The museum features aircraft inventory displays and offers educational programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara, CA
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a museum in Santa Barbara, CA. It offers visitors the opportunity to explore various exhibitions. The museum also features a Sea Center and the Gladwin Planetarium.
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Fontana Historical Society - Historical Room
Fontana, CA
The Fontana Historical Society operates a research library and historical room dedicated to preserving local history. The organization works with the community to document and maintain records of Fontana's cultural heritage.
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San Francisco Historical Society Museum
San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco Historical Society preserves and presents the city's history, arts, and culture through rotating exhibitions. Current displays include vintage pinball machines, intricate neighborhood scale models, and an interactive learning center for children.
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Downieville Museum
Downieville, CA
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Santa Manuela School Museum
Arroyo Grande, CA
Santa Manuela Schoolhouse is a hands-on museum for exploration. Built in 1901, the one-room school is restored to its original state with books, maps, blackboards, and photographs. Visitors can sit at the desks, look through books, or wear a dunce hat. The school boasts a slate blackboard and a working school bell.
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Chinese American Museum of Northern California
Marysville, CA
The Chinese American Museum of Northern California is a museum located in Marysville, California. Visitors can explore its various exhibits and an Art Gallery. Brian Tom serves as the museum's Director.
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IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center
Sausalito, CA
The IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is a museum in Sausalito, founded in 1888. It stands as one of Marin County’s oldest landmarks, preserving and celebrating Portuguese culture. Rooted in the Azorean tradition of the Festa do Espírito Santo, the center honors a rich cultural legacy. It offers handcrafted Portuguese ceramics and is available as a venue for special events.
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Imperial Valley Desert Museum
Ocotillo, CA
The Imperial Valley Desert Museum is a new facility in the heart of the Yuha Desert. It houses Indigenous and historic artifacts found within the Imperial Valley and surrounding region. The museum preserves, interprets, and celebrates the deserts of Southern California through its collections, research, and educational programs.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Los Angeles Police Museum

Aptos History Museum

Norton Air Force Base Museum

Corona Heritage Museum

Roberto Adobe & Suñol House

Knox House Museum

The Horseless Carriage Garage

Washington Township Museum of Local History

Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn

Randall Museum

Dudley House

Bloss House Museum

Museum of the Sierra

Timber Heritage Association

Pacific Pinball Museum

Blackbird Airpark

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Fontana Historical Society - Historical Room

San Francisco Historical Society Museum

Downieville Museum

Santa Manuela School Museum

Chinese American Museum of Northern California

IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center

Imperial Valley Desert Museum