Tour Description: Join us for a A trip into the past and applied technology relating to the world. The Museum of Jurassic Technology is a tucked away gem of educational topics and artifacts.
Their website describes it as “an educational institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic. Walking through the Museum, the visitor experiences, as it were, a walk back in time. The first exhibits encountered are the contemporary displays and reaching the far end of the Museum, the visitor is surrounded by the earliest exhibits.”
Although the path has not always been smooth, over the years The Museum of Jurassic Technology has adapted and evolved until today it stands in a unique position among the institutions in the country. Still even today, the Museum preserves something of the flavor of its roots in the early days of the natural history museum - a flavor which has been described as "incongruity born of the overzealous spirit in the face of unfathomable phenomena."
Museum Caveats:
- Backpacks, large bags and strollers are not allowed inside of the Museum for the safety of our exhibits and fellow patrons.
- Cellphone use and Photography are prohibited inside the museum.
- The Museum is home to multiple dogs and birds, so please be advised if you have allergies.
- The Museum is located in a building over 100 years old. It is on two levels with no elevator, stairs only.
Additional details will be emailed out to registrants a few days before the tour. Make sure your email address is correct before submitting your registration.
Parking: In nearby downtown Culver City municipal parking areas. 1st hour is free with a minimal charge per hour thereafter. The Museum is a short walk from the parking areas.
Dining: Downtown Culver City has a myriad of dining spots within walking distance of both the Museum and parking lots.
Registration: This event registration is open to UCLARA members and one guest beginning on December 6, 2025. Beginning December 31, 2025, this event will be open to both UCLARA and Emeriti members and guests (1 guest per registrant). All registration closes on January 7, 2026. Not a UCLA RA member? Join now to participate. https://www.retirees.ucla.edu
There is cost for the tour; and tour size is very limited and registration is required. Our discounted price is $12 per person (whether registrant or guest) is due at the time of registration-either on line with a credit card or by check (made out to "UCLA RA" and mailed to the ERRC at 1116 Rolfe Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1437.
Cancellation: No refunds after January 7, 2026 unless your spot can be filled from the wait list. Refunds will be given if your cancellation is 10 days before the event. No refunds will be given within 1 week of the event.
Questions: Email Michael Heafey at heafeymj@gmail.com or call him at (310) 738-8134. Email preferred.
