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The Getty Center
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The Getty Center
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Ranked #1 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 945 reviews
Owner description: Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the... more » Owner description: Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Lookouts; Museums; Gardens
Distance  13.3 miles from city centre
Getty Center
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Getty Center
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Ranked #4 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.3 miles from city centre
Griffith Observatory
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Griffith Observatory
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Ranked #5 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 740 reviews
Owner description: A non-profit space observatory located in Griffith Park whose purpose is to provide the public with information on astronomy... more » Owner description: A non-profit space observatory located in Griffith Park whose purpose is to provide the public with information on astronomy and related sciences. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  5.5 miles from city centre
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Ranked #8 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 187 reviews
Owner description: Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography—and... more » Owner description: Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography—and represents Los Angeles’ uniquely diverse population. Today, the museum features particularly strong collections of Asian, Latin American, European, and American art, as well as a new contemporary museum on its campus, BCAM. With this expanded space for contemporary art, innovative collaborations with artists, and an ongoing transformation project, LACMA is creating a truly modern lens through which to view its rich encyclopedic collection—more than 100,000 works strong. With this much to explore, we encourage you to spend an entire day with us, delving deep into the work of your favorite artists, taking a free tour, catching a film or concert, or just letting your curiosity lead the way. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  6.6 miles from city centre
Skirball Cultural Center
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Skirball Cultural Center
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Ranked #9 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: This museum and cultural center holds the world's fifth-largest collection of artifacts concerning Judaism and American life.... more » Owner description: This museum and cultural center holds the world's fifth-largest collection of artifacts concerning Judaism and American life. Noah's Ark is an interactive playspace for families, with a separate timed admission ticket. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums
Distance  14.3 miles from city centre
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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Ranked #10 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Owner description: The county's natural history museum has a new Dinosaur Hall containing three T. rex specimens. Children will enjoy the... more » Owner description: The county's natural history museum has a new Dinosaur Hall containing three T. rex specimens. Children will enjoy the interactive Discover Center and live animal and story presentations. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Nethercutt Museum
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Nethercutt Museum
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Ranked #14 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: The Grand Salon showcases cars of the 1910s to 1930s. There are also collections of furniture, dolls, timepieces and one of... more » Owner description: The Grand Salon showcases cars of the 1910s to 1930s. There are also collections of furniture, dolls, timepieces and one of the world's finest collections of mechanical musical instruments. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  21.6 miles from city centre
California Science Center
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California Science Center
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Ranked #16 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 74 reviews
Owner description: Formerly known as the California Museum of Science and Industry, this interactive museum includes these exhibits: World of... more » Owner description: Formerly known as the California Museum of Science and Industry, this interactive museum includes these exhibits: World of Life, Creative World, World of the Pacific and Worlds Beyond. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Autry National Center
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Autry National Center
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Ranked #18 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Owner description: The Autry is a museum and cultural center that celebrates the history and diversity of the American West. Come see historical... more » Owner description: The Autry is a museum and cultural center that celebrates the history and diversity of the American West. Come see historical and contemporary exhibits, participate in engaging lectures and workshops, and enjoy the wonderful view of Griffith Park. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  7.0 miles from city centre
Petersen Automotive Museum
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Petersen Automotive Museum
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Ranked #19 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Owner description: The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American... more » Owner description: The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Encompassing more than 300,000 square feet, its exhibits and lifelike dioramas feature more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Covering four floors, the facility features permanent exhibits on the first floor that trace the history of the automobile. Visitors are invited to walk through, not by, exhibits and dioramas and experience settings of early Los Angeles where the world’s first shopping district was designed. The second floor presents five rotating galleries with state-of-the-art displays of race cars, classic cars, vintage motorcycles, concept cars, celebrity and movie cars, and auto design and technology. The May Family Discovery Center is located on the third floor. Designed to spark interest in science by way of the automobile, the 6,500 square-foot, interactive "hands-on" learning center teaches children basic scientific principles by explaining the fundamental functions of a car. A spectacular all-glass penthouse conference center, Founder’s Lounge and kitchen, comprise the fourth floor, which is available for special events and functions. The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, governed by a Board of Directors. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums; Museums
Distance  6.7 miles from city centre
Grammy Museum
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Ranked #21 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
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Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
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Ranked #22 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 250 reviews
Museum featuring artifacts from the La Brea tar pits.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Historic Sites; Science Museums; History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city centre
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
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Ranked #33 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 202 reviews
Owner description: It is the best new wax attraction in LA, next to the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where you can see, touch and take a photo... more » Owner description: It is the best new wax attraction in LA, next to the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where you can see, touch and take a photo with Hollywood’s celebrities under one roof! Connect with us online! Like us on Facebook at MadameTussaudsHollywood, or Tweet us at TussaudsLA! « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  6.4 miles from city centre
Hollywood Bowl Museum
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Hollywood Bowl Museum
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Ranked #34 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Theatres; Concerts; Speciality Museums; Symphonies
Distance  6.6 miles from city centre
Hollywood Museum
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Hollywood Museum
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Ranked #36 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Museum celebrates the movie business.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city centre
Hollyhock House
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Hollyhock House
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Ranked #58 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
This house turned museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  8.9 miles from city centre
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
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Ranked #66 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Owner description: The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens opened on November 28, 1966. The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds,... more » Owner description: The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens opened on November 28, 1966. The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. In addition, the Zoo’s botanical collection comprises several planted gardens and over 800 different plant species with over 7,400 individual plants. « less
Attraction type  Zoos; Gardens
Distance  7.0 miles from city centre
Museum of Death
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Museum of Death
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Ranked #68 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  12.1 miles from city centre
Japanese American National Museum
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Japanese American National Museum
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Ranked #71 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Museum dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese-Americans.
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Libraries; Speciality Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Simon Wiesenthal Center
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Ranked #75 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
This museum helps visitors understand and experience discrimination.
Attraction type  Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  9.0 miles from city centre
Travel Town
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Ranked #77 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
An interactive transportation museum that caters to kids.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Children’s Museums
Distance  8.0 miles from city centre
The Museum of Contemporary Art
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The Museum of Contemporary Art
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Ranked #78 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
FIDM Museum and Galleries
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Ranked #79 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  12.1 miles from city centre
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
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Ranked #85 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Both children and adults will enjoy viewing sea creatures of the Pacific in their natural habitats here.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  23.8 miles from city centre
Avila Adobe
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Avila Adobe
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Ranked #87 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Constructed in 1818, this oldest residence in Los Angeles has been restored as an example of the life style in California... more » Owner description: Constructed in 1818, this oldest residence in Los Angeles has been restored as an example of the life style in California during the 1840s. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
California African American Museum
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California African American Museum
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Ranked #109 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
5 of 5 stars 1 review
This large modern museum is dedicated to the success of African-Americans in a wide range of fields.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
Hollywood Wax Museum
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Hollywood Wax Museum
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Ranked #121 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
3 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: If you love movies and want to rub elbows with your favorite stars, the Hollywood Wax Museum is the place to be. This... more » Owner description: If you love movies and want to rub elbows with your favorite stars, the Hollywood Wax Museum is the place to be. This star-studded attraction is structured so you can get up close and personal for a fun experience and amazing photos. Who will you see? Top stars from classic films and modern Blockbusters set in famous scenes… everyone from Lucille Ball to Lucy Lui, John Wayne to Johnny Depp, and Frankenstein to Freddy Krueger. You’ll be able to ride aboard the Titanic, skip down the Yellow Brick Road, try your karate moves with Charlie’s Angels and much more.Come play with the stars! « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  6.4 miles from city centre
Wildlife Learning Center
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Ranked #123 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  12.1 miles from city centre
Rancho La Brea
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Rancho La Brea
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Ranked #127 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Rancho La Brea - Spanish for the tar ranch - is more than just a tourist stop, it's a renowned scientific resource.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Geologic Formations
Distance  6.3 miles from city centre
Ackerman Mansion
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Ranked #134 of 68 Attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  5.1 miles from city centre
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