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  • Morning

    Start at Exposition Park from Figueroa Street and make the Natural History Museum the first stop of the day. Admire its lovely façade, before delving into the exhibits inside. A landmark bronze sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex battling a Triceratops stands to the north outside. Crossing the street takes you to the University of Southern California campus, where you can join a free guided tour offered hourly from 10am to 3pm. Have lunch on campus or walk east on Exposition Boulevard to the Mercado La Paloma, a Latin-flavored community center with colorful crafts stalls and casual eating joints.

    Afternoon

    Backtrack to Exposition Park and start the afternoon with a look at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum , the main venue of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics. The two huge headless bronze figures outside the eastern entrance were designed by local sculptor Robert Graham. Just north of here is the California Science Center, with many interactive exhibits. Grab a cold drink from the downstairs cafeteria and head outside to the fragrant Rose Garden (see Exposition Park Rose Garden) to relax. If you still have the energy left, do check out the latest exhibits at the California African American Museum. Otherwise, wind down the day with a 3D visual adventure at the IMAX Theater (see California Science Center IMAX Theater) next to the Science Center.

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