You can actually see this place for free if you want. I paid the student rate. The admission is recomended but pay what you want. The staff guy in line will even tell you this. But give something. There is a lot to see. The giant redwood is incredible, and there is a section on filipinos on the third floor. Its a good break from all the art stuff and good anthropology and bio break. The place is huge and good for kids.
Pros: lots of stuff to c, choose wut 2 pay, good break from art
Cons: , line during busy hrs
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