Per our tourist request, Amanda and Jeff were kind enough to take us to a Hollywood sign viewing point. To our surprise, it was a popular spot. Down the road was the Hollywood Reservoir, an artificial reservoir constructed in 1924 and seemingly not in use at the present. It was a lovely location and we enjoyed a walk around it and got many views of the Hollywood sign without any of the crowds!
Afterwards we went to the Science Center. This was fun for kids and adults. Among other things, we saw an IMAX film about Apollo 11, experienced a hurricane simulator, and saw the space shuttle Endeavour while learning about the space shuttles and their missions.
We weren't done with museums yet though. We had two more gems to visit. The first was the Center for Land Use Interpretation (clui.org). The mission of this organization seems to be looking at how humans interact with the planet and how the man made structures reflect culture and this interaction. The website, of course, describes it much better. The current exhibit was about shortwave radios--the history, the old buildings and sites devoted to them, and one site that still broadcasts the Voice of America. Right next door was the Museum for Jurassic Technology (http://mjt.org/) This is another place that is difficult to describe. At first glance, it seems to be a museum for strange collections and an introduction to obscure historical figures. A small truth is tied to these things and people so it is not clear to the visitor that these exhibits are not as straightforward as one might think.
The evening ended with a delicious meal and games. Do you know the height of an Oscar statuette? It could win you big money in Wits and Wagers if you do!
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