We spent our day at the L.A. County museum and our entire outing was a mere $1.50. We refrained from buying $10 snacks at the museum so that is good for us.
We took the bus to the museum, and paid $1.50. The bus ride was super quick and we didn't have to hassle with or pay for parking. The museum was free and on the way back the thing you put your money in on the bus was broken, so we paid nothing.
The museum has an Egyptian section. It never fails that whatever musuem I go to, the noses of the statues are always rubbed or chipped off, when its a broad nose. I mean folks who discovered Egyptianhistory really tried to do all they could to rid all remnants of the broad noses. There was one statute and the lips had been rubbed down. I realize these items are extremely old but if the skinny noses can make it, why not the broad ones?
One of the buildings held an American History gallery. It was quite pitiful. I realize the history of America is short compared with others and the only true telling of that history has to include the long held institution of slavery. The gallery apparently didn't want to get into slavery and without that the story of America doesn't begin until the late 1800's. Can you imagine being in a museum with furniture from the 1960's as a representation of history? There was a bit more but not much. We finished that building in under 10 minutes and it took that long because I was moving a bit slow. Carrying an extra person can slow you down.
I enjoyed our day. Next museum we plan to tour is the Getty. It's always free (except for parking) and they have picnic grounds so we'll be packing a lunch.
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2 comments:
Although it's an uncomfortable time period, I think that it's imperative to include slavery in the history of our country.
Unfortunately, many of our kids aren't taught about the struggle of our ancestors and those of the lighter persuasion are not aware of the horrors so it's easy for them to say "get over it" because they don't understand.
Down here in Mayberry, there was an uproar a few years ago because there are slave cabins that still stand. I say leave them there. It can be used as a poignant teaching tool for our ghetto-fabulous youth (and their parents) here who walk around shucking and jiving.
I think this was a nice outing. I am taking Tyler to a AA Cultural presentation on the history of dance this weekend. I think it's great that you take advantage of artistic venues. I plan to do more of that this year.
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