While their permanent collection is somewhat lacking in pizazz, they always have top-notch touring exhibits such as the Art of Tibet, or the Mummies of Egypt. Touring school groups can create a bit of a traffic jam, but things usually calm down around afternoon. Their Tangata restaurant is somewhat of a hotspot around town, so if you are planning on eating there, call ahead to make reservations. THis is an educational alternative the the other intellectually frothy pursuits the rest of Orange Countie loves so well.
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