What makes L.A. special to you? What is your dream?
Angelenos! Get out and explore some of our local Los Angeles cultural institutions. Check out these fun, free activity ideas that have inspired Angelenos and their dreams.
Aquarium of the Pacific
- Children & Family Programs
Foster a love for the ocean through engaging hands-on science programs! Available on select Saturdays and Sundays.
- Aquarium Webcams
Visit our exhibits virtually.
California Botanic Garden
- Events & Classes
Throughout the year, the Garden offers events and classes that celebrate, enrich and explore our connections to California native plants and the larger natural world.
Chinese American Museum
- Resources
Includes worksheets and a family history scrapbook.
The Hammer Museum at UCLA
- Art & Ideas
Resources to help facilitate discussions around artwork.
Japanese American National Museum
- Education Resources
Activities and resources for learners of all ages, including printable offline activities, origami videos, lessons and curriculum, and more.
Los Angeles Zoo
- Educational Resources
Reserve a field trip, find lesson plans, and connect with Zoo educators online. The Zoo has both in-person and virtual options to explore.
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
- Learning Resources
Plenty of activities and lesson plans for students or those curious at heart.
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
- En Familia con LA Plaza - Virtual Series
Explore easy-to-follow workshops that include art, culinary, and garden activities.
Natural History Museum
- Learning Resources
Lots of interesting and educational activities for the whole family.
Skirball Cultural Center
- Learning Resources
At the Skirball, learning means connecting to arts and culture, history, the world, and most of all, to one another.
Want to plan a visit to a museum or attraction in person? Explore L.A. With Discover and Go and use your Los Angeles Public Library card to reserve free or low-cost passes to participating locations, including the Natural History Museum, the Los Angeles Zoo, and more!
Coloring Sheets
Enjoy these free printable coloring pages representing the architectural details of the beautiful downtown L.A. Central Library, library card art designs, and space exploration. Print them out and play with different color combinations.
Summer With the Library: L.A. Dreaming coloring page
Central Library Rotunda Ceiling coloring page
Central Library The Seven Centers Ceiling coloring page
Art Card by Gajin Fujita coloring page
Art Card by by Shepard Fairey coloring page
Central Library Ceiling Patterns coloring page
Central Library Carpet Design coloring page
Central Library Ceiling Patterns coloring page
LAPL Library Card coloring page
Space Exploration coloring page
Owls coloring page
Street Fleet coloring page
Additional Coloring Sheets: African American History Month Coloring Pages | Color the Library | Octavia Lab Presents Hidden Heroes