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Outdoor Plaza
An additional 12,000-square feet of exhibit space is located at the entrance of the Center. No where will one be able to soak in the Bay’s ambiance better than this special vantage point! Included in the Plaza area is the Birds Nest Amphitheater, which will accommodate special rotating exhibits and function as the ultimate in outdoor lecture space. Adjacent to the Amphitheater is the recreation of an Ancient Indian Dwelling, where visitors can travel back in time over 9,000 years and learn about the Bay’s first residents. The Tongva culture and the Gabrielino Indians’ lifestyle will be depicted through a variety of colorful displays and models.

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