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    Fullerton Train Museum

    4.4 (15 reviews)

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    BNSF SD70ACe #8583 Leads A Port Stack Westbound
    Chase V.

    One of my favorite places to train spot with tons of BNSF, Amtrak and Metrolink action along the southern transcon. There are often many other trainspotters/railfans at this station usually on weekends, so chances are you will meet many other people who like trains as well. There is a cafe with a great variety of food and nice people and plenty of seating. Great place for railfans and commuters alike.

    India C.

    Train Museum is open! Located in the Fullerton Transportation Center on east side of depot. Cafe prices are "orange juice" for $0.30 and a "sandwich" for $0.70 what a deal. Desert will set you back $0.15. Harold Benash, president of the Southern California Railway Plaza Association, has a love of trains which I term "train on the brain!" Had a private tour of 5 railway cars. Entrance is "FREE" and hosted Southern California Railway Plaza Association (SCRPA). Donations welcome (no pressure). Open first and third Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00.

    Original chairs and couches from 1949 Union Pacific passenger car

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    Personnel did excellent job assisting all passengers! Also helped with luggage & boarding!!!

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    I am a volunteer for the museum and I really recommend this museum 10/10 very nice people also the train cars are very good rate 10/10

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    Fullerton was also served by Union Pacific and that station was relocated just across the parking lot to the left of the platform, now housing the Old Spaghetti Factory.

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    Fullerton Museum Center

    Fullerton Museum Center

    3.5
    (41 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Late review but I came here for the last day of their OC Punk Rock exhibition which included a…read moreconcert by Channel 3, Manic Hispanic and Agent Orange. So my experience will be a bit out of the ordinary since it was very very crowded there lol. Located on the corner of Pomona and Wilshire, the Fullerton Museum Center is almost like a neighborhood museum because it's surrounded by houses. There's a parking structure nearby which was free to park at, or at least it was on this day. As I said earlier it was extremely crowded and there were two lines. One to get into the concert area and one to get into the museum and it was a pain to find which was which. One we were inside, the punk rock exhibit was nicely done. Lots of cool pieces from OC punk rock royalty were on display. TSOL, DI, CH3, Agent Orange, Adolescents and Social Distortion were all front and center. I was particularly happy to see the original artwork for TSOL's "Dance With Me" album cover in the flesh. They also had lots of cool stuff in the gift shop and of course the concert itself was great! If Fullerton Museum Center brought this back or did another cool exhibit I'd certainly return. The drive isn't my favorite and the location is a bit odd but staff were friendly and helpful even though they weren't prepared for THAT many people. Museums are important and I'd like them to stick around. Recommended!

    Online prices do not match the prices charged at the museum. Toddlers are free, $10 per adult and…read more$5 per child. The gift shop is really cute but crazy expensive. $40 for a notebook is a bit much. Truly nice things but just way too much. There's a payphone in a booth which made for a nice photo. They don't allow backpacks or large bags and ask that you leave it in an open cubby near the register. The place wasn't terrible but extremely underwhelming. There was some artwork, some posters and about 5 guitars on display. Upstairs is closed. That's pretty much it. We spent about thirty minutes here.

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    Main stage
    Main stage
    Awesome exhibits
    Awesome exhibits
    Fullerton Museum Center

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    Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    4.5
    (541 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Nice place for a stroll. It's no LA Arboretum but this 26-acre garden is free and more of an…read morearboretum on a college campus than a standalone. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for awhile and it was the perfect place to catch up during a walk around of the garden. I loved the pond with the lily pads and turtles, and the Heritage House surrounded by orange trees and roses. I was impressed by the amount of orange trees. It reminds you of why they call it Orange County. If I went to school here I'd be here probably once a week. Otherwise it's great to come if you live in the OC.

    Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a free attraction at Cal State University Fullerton. I'm not sure…read moreabout the weekdays, but my boyfriend and I came during the weekend and parking was free when we went to pay at the ticket stations. Yay! From the parking lot it was easy to follow the signs along to the garden. The garden had areas that represented Woodlands, Mediterranean, Dessert, and a Cultivated Collection. There were walking paths but I still recommend closed toed shoes since it's a bit sandy. They had many benches throughout for resting or handing out and admiring nature. We spent about an hour here, but to be fair I'm not that into nature. I GOT A BUG BITE and it swelled and was super itchy. Sigh. I think someone who super loved nature or wanted to take their time to hang out could take 2-3 admiring all the plant life. My FAVORITE moments here was when we came across wildlife. My favorite were the rabbit, turtle, and crane. It's beautiful. Great spot to get some steps in and absorb some sunlight.

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    Little squirrel friend
    Dried flowers, check near the back entrance and you can grab some when you leave
    Dried flowers, check near the back entrance and you can grab some when you leave
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    So beautiful
    Fullerton Art Walk

    Fullerton Art Walk

    3.9
    (18 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I wasn't sure if this was still happening!…read more I had to find out if it was. This art walk at downtown Fullerton is indeed still an active event. The downtown Fullerton art walk happens on the first Friday of every month. This happens all year round. It seems like the event was more popular maybe pre-covid? Not too sure. You can walk around downtown, and you will see signs put out for the businesses that are participating. It seems like the hours vary depending on the business. So, some were closed when we went. It may be a good idea to go during the day, so you can hit all of the places before they close. We got to see some art. It was cool. It's always fun exploring downtown Fullerton! Not bad for a free event. It's not something you have to run to go do. It was alright for what it is. A free event to do on a Friday, once a month lol

    This review is more for the Third Year Anniversary Event. My first Artwalk was during their third…read moreyear anniversary which was held in the plaza of the Fullerton Museum Center. It was cool how everything was gathered in one place and there was a lot of festivities: photobooth, live music, food trucks, beer and wine garden, arts and crafts booth for kids, etc. The museum gift shop was also open to browse. Great atmosphere and nice to walk around, though I didn't really get involved too much with the booths. I was there mostly to browse and soak in the atmosphere. And to get grub from the food trucks, haha. The gathering was a lot smaller than I thought and I was expecting to see a lot more, but it's ok. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Parking was a breeze since they were set up right next to a couple of free public parking garages. All in all, the event provided some great atmosphere, but I'm not sure if a normal Artwalk would be for me. I suppose if I had nothing better to do on a Friday night and wanted to soak in some local art, I'd go again.

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    Heart strings. Love this duo! And loved the art on display
    Heart strings. Love this duo! And loved the art on display
    Fullerton Art Walk Map
    Fullerton Art Walk Map
    Fullerton Art Walk

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    MUZEO

    MUZEO

    3.6
    (97 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. Toddlers are free. It's $1 per person if you have…read morean EBT card. Must present card and ID. Young ladies at ticket booths are helpful and welcoming. Right now there is a lowrider exhibit. On the other side of the museum (separate buildings) there's artwork and a small walk through of Anaheim history. Parking is free with validation. Just ask at ticket booth and they will give you a separate ticket to insert after initial ticket from parking structure. You'll spend less than an hour here. Nice museum for a one time thing.

    Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - P.Picasso…read more Muzeo Museum is a local small museum where people gather to share culture, show art and support community. It's located in Anaheim, CA. This museum has good art galleries and revolving exhibits. Similarly, it has become part of the Carnegie Library which gives visitors full access. The museums current exhibits were a collection of the 60th Annual Juried show by Anaheim Art Association. Some of the art displayed on the galleries can be purchased while some are NFS. Admission ticket is $10 bucks. A female staff was friendly. Gift store is tiny with few art souvenirs, tote bags, decal stickers, mugs, books, and merch. We visited during the weekday whereby scant visitors are in the museum. Street Parking is nonexistent, however, plenty of timed parking structures adjacent and across from the museum. Overall, it's a decent museum with good art exhibits. You can finish it in under an hour. I still recommend you visit if you're in the area.

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    Dr. Doom
    Dr. Doom
    Haha! A commoner's major. #muzeo #handmodel
    Haha! A commoner's major. #muzeo #handmodel
    Lowrider exhibit

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    Lowrider exhibit
    The Children's Museum

    The Children's Museum

    3.9
    (278 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    I went to the La Habra Children's Museum with my two sisters and my nephew, and we had such an…read moreamazing time! I took so many pictures because there were so many cute and fun moments. The dinosaur by the entrance was one of our favorites--my nephew loved it so much and was excited the whole time. One of the best parts was the stage and dress-up theater section. It was so engaging for the kids! They got to play, pretend, and really use their imagination. It was fun watching them interact, perform, and just be themselves. I also liked how social it was for children. Kids were playing together, sharing, and exploring as a group, which made the experience even better. It's not just fun, but also a great place for kids to build confidence and connect with others. Overall, such a fun and memorable day. Definitely a great spot for families with kids! Side not get camera ready! I took so many photos I only posted what I could for privacy reasons but such memorable experience!

    This was our first time visiting this museum, and we had a great experience. We came specifically…read morebecause it participates in the Museums for All program, which made admission only $3 per person, such a great deal. They do close at 4:00 PM, which feels a little early, but the museum isn't very large, so you can comfortably experience a lot in a couple of hours, which is exactly what we did. We stopped here to wait out the rain on our way to Knott's Berry Farm, and it ended up being a perfect pit stop. There are so many hands-on activities for kids. One highlight was the theater and tech area, where kids can explore sound and camera equipment, that was especially cool. Another favorite was the live bee exhibit, where kids can put on a little bee keeper costume and go inside to learn about bees up close. Such a fun and unique experience! Overall, this was a really enjoyable visit, and we would definitely come back. It's a great stop if you're heading to Knott's, and with the Museums for All pricing, it's incredibly affordable. Highly recommend!

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    Pretend room
    Farm area
    Farm area
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    Yiya Formosa

    Yiya Formosa

    4.2
    (24 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Wow this place was really cool. It's like walking down a night market in Taiwan. They have small…read moreshops throughout the space with hidden alleys taking you in another direction. When you first walk in, you are greeted by a dragon and colorful parasols hanging from the ceiling. There is a store towards the back that sells some treats and a place where you can get more info on how to travel to Taiwan and sightsee through the beautiful country. The items sold here are pretty authentic and pretty cute. If you are a Lego fan, they have some cool brick sets that are Pokemon and anime themed. I think maybe adding a food hall in here would make it that much better. If you are in area and waiting for a reservation, stop by here to kill some time. You will enjoy it and feel like you were transported elsewhere. Plus, you can take some really cool photos.

    Hope this place gets more traction and gets more lively. It'd be cool to organize a Taiwanese night…read moremarket kind of event upstairs. There are individual sections per vendor but unclear how it works as most vendors are at their post but there are staff walking around. I did see people walk in and out to check out this place. It's not captivating enough. If you want boba carriers or single drink carriers, they have it. They also have Asian snacks and drinks, souvenir trinkets and magnets, building block toys, little fortune telling thing like they have in Taiwan for $5, artsy stuff.. They have a big space attached to it. It's closed off though. Unclear what that is.

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    Lovely seating area
    Lovely seating area
    Map of Taiwan
    Map of Taiwan
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