The Wende Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving materials and artifacts from the Cold War. The museum serves as a vital resource for students, scholars and members of the press wishing to learn more about the Cold War and to conduct research. The museum portion of the office is accessible to the public on Fridays, but special arrangements may be made for private access.
The Center for Land Use Interpretation is a research and education organization interested in understanding the nature and extent of human interaction with the earth's surface, and in finding new meaning in the intentional and incidental forms that we individually and collectively create.
The organization was founded in 1994, and since that time it has produced dozens of exhibits on land use themes and regions for public institutions all over the United States, as well as overseas. The center also publishes books, conducts public tours, and offers information and research resources through its library, archive and website.
The Museum of Jurassic Technology is located on Venice Boulevard, at the corner of Main, on the north side of the street. The museum's entrance is a tiny, nondescript door easily missed because of the adjacent hardwood flooring store. Don't show up just any old time, as the museum hours are limited and should be checked before visiting. The museum claims to serve a dual role: offering academics an opportunity to review and artifacts from the Jurassic era, while introducing the public to the relics of the period. Complimentary tea and cookies are available one hour before and after the front desk opens and closes. The museum is non-profit and suggests amounts for donations. The museum has a wide variety of rotating exhibits and collections. Check the website for more detailed information. They do have a gift shop and bookstore.