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in the Alabama Hills, where hundreds of movies
and TV shows have been filmed. Browse the
memorabilia, including a 1928 Lincoln camera
car, then pick up brochures to explore Movie
Road, where Gladiator, Iron Man, and Star Trek
V: The Final Frontier were filmed.

110 ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD
MUSEUM
Barstow
You can't drive much of this iconic route
anymore, but you can see artifacts and photos
from that historic era of development. Even
the museum's 1911 building is part of the
story: It was originally a hotel, built by the railroads to cater to a new generation of travelers.

111 MOXI, THE WOLF
MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION &
INNOVATION Santa Barbara
The playful spirit of this hands-on museum is
evident from outside-it was designed to look
like a sandcastle. Inside, the all-ages museum
invites you to explore topics such as sound,
speed, and magnetism-for instance, little
ones can crawl inside a giant guitar while older
kids learn how strumming sounds are made.

112 RONALD REAGAN
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND
MUSEUM Simi Valley
This Ventura County complex celebrates the
life and times of the 40th U.S. president, and
sits on 100 hilltop acres, with sweeping views
that stretch to the ocean. Artifacts, photos,
and video clips tell the story of his Hollywood
career and impact on history, while other
exhibits explore the Berlin Wall and the Secret
Service. Step inside a retired Air Force One
airplane, then enjoy lunch in the pub named
for Reagan.

outdoor collections-like a mesmerizing installation of streetlamps.

of Cheech Marin, spanning from pre-Columbian
art to modern murals.

115 THE BROAD
Los Angeles

118 ROBERT & FRANCE FULLERTON MUSEUM OF ART
San Bernardino

This architectural stunner in downtown Los
Angeles-the name rhymes with " road " -is the
culmination of one couple's contemporary art
collection. See works by Andy Warhol, JeanMichel Basquiat, Keith Haring and more, and
don't miss the Infinity Mirrored Room, with its
seemingly endless LED light display. It's free,
too, with online reservations.

116 PALM SPRINGS ART
MUSEUM
Palm Springs
This sleek museum embodies Palm Springs'
flair for elegant design, with its collection of
modern art, studio glass, and photography-
including Bill Anderson's timeless images
of desert-loving movie stars. The collection
even includes full-sized mid-century modern
architecture: Albert Frey's glass-and-steel
masterpiece Frey House II sits on the hillside
above the museum.

117 RIVERSIDE ART MUSEUM
Riverside
Located in downtown Riverside, the Inland
Empire's biggest museum is home to works by
Toulouse Lautrec, Marc Chagall, and Alberto
Giacometti. Starting in 2021, the museum will
also debut " The Cheech, " a collection of Chicano art and culture from the extensive collection

Fascinated by ancient Egypt? You'll love this
museum of global art, artifacts, and ceramics
set on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino,
which has one of the largest displays of Egyptian antiquities in the western U.S. As a bonus,
admission is free.

119 USS MIDWAY MUSEUM
San Diego
As home to a large naval fleet, San Diego is
a natural spot for this museum housed on a
historic aircraft carrier. Climb inside the 30
aircraft on deck, then peek inside the former
sleeping quarters, engine room, and jail. Head
to the Battle of Midway Theater for an authentic
account of the World War II battle, then take
one of the virtual-reality flight simulator rides,
including one that recreates aerial combat.

120 MUSEUM OF US
San Diego
You could spend weeks exploring Balboa Park's
17 museums-from the Old Masters at The Timken Museum of Art to the awe-inspiring Fleet
Science Center. Be sure to include this fascinating museum, formerly known as The Museum
of Man, which explores the human experience
through creative exhibits-about monsters,
beer culture, even cannibalism.

STEVE WHITTAKER PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION
AND INSTITUTE

113 THE GETTY CENTER
Los Angeles
Designed by architect Richard Meier, the dramatic hilltop complex sits on 86 acres, including gardens that are works of art themselves.
The permanent collection is composed of
works spanning the 17th-21st centuries, and
include some by masters such as Rembrandt
and Van Gogh. To see an extensive collection
of antiquities, head to the Malibu branch set in
oil tycoon J. Paul Getty's former villa.

114 LOS ANGELES COUNTY
MUSEUM OF ART
Los Angeles
This sprawling property in Downtown Los
Angeles boasts pieces by Henri Matisse, Diego
Rivera, and Catherine Opie. Focus your visit on
one of the rotating exhibits, but don't miss the

Ronald Reagan
Presidential
Library and
Museum

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