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Things to do in Los Angeles, California (CA): The Best Museums
Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
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1. Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 2,792 reviews
Since its inception in 1965, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography, in addition to representing Los Angeles's uniquely diverse population. Today LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes over 120,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art. Among the museum's strengths are its holdings of Asian art, Latin American art, ranging from pre-Columbian masterpieces to works by leading modern and contemporary artists; and Islamic art, of which LACMA hosts one of the most significant collections in the world. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract over a million visitors annually, in addition to serving millions through digital initiatives, such as online collections, scholarly catalogues, and interactive engagement online. Situated in Hancock Park on over 20 acres in the heart of Los Angeles, LACMA is located between the ocean and downtown. 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.
Reviewed By barbarabuilder - Los Angeles, United States
there is lots to do here, after the museum the La Brea tar pits are close buy, worth a short walk and explore.
2. Petersen Automotive Museum
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4.5 based on 2,341 reviews
Rated the #1 Automotive museum in the world, the Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on Global life and culture. The museum features 25 galleries with more than 350 vehicles on display between the main floors and exclusive Vault. Visitors can immerse themselves in the 1000's of stories on display in the museum.
Reviewed By 477kenr
Each time I visit the Peterson Automotive Museum there are different cars on display, along with some of the famous ones like Batmobiles and Professor Fate's car (from the movie, "The Great Race". A truly special place for adults and kids of all ages.
3. I Like Scary Movies Experience
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderer071981 - Piqua, United States
We had a blast with this exhibit. It was one of the most fun things we did on our trip to LA. I wish they would open more of these in other cities/states so more people could enjoy them. Definitely something that any horror genre fan will appreciate. All the staff were wonderful and made the exhibit even better. Would definitely go again if we have the chance.
4. La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
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4.5 based on 3,164 reviews
Explore the world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site. Inside the Page Museum is where we showcase the best fossils, animals, and plants that have been discovered here - mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more. Experience the Ice Age come to life with our Ice Age Encounters show. Outside check out the La Brea Tar Pits where tar is still bubbling and our active fossil excavation sites to see what our excavators have uncovered today. Make the most of your visit with our Excavator Tour. Get the behind-the-scenes story and see scientists working on recently excavated fossils, walk around our famous Lake Pit, and visit our live dig site where scientists discover new Ice Age specimens every day. Free with museum admission.
Reviewed By EagleFlyer - Reykjavik, Iceland
Went to La Brea Tar Pits with the family while on vacation, and we all really enjoyed spending a long time in the museum and in the surrounding area, learning about animals, natural history, changes and preservation. Great experience! The original tar pits have preserved a large number of animals and are a great source for understanding of evolution, environmental changes and more. The La Brea Tar Pits museum and surrounding area provide a fantastic insight into the animals and what we can learn from this. The inside exhibits are of interest for young kids, teenagers and adults. The surrounding area gives really interesting insight into the real tar pits, quite close up. This is then all linked nicely together with the very successful design of the museum building. Very much worth a visit.
5. Craft Contemporary
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
The Craft & Folk Art Museum is now Craft Contemporary! Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions. For more information, visit www.cafam.org. Location: 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Admission: FREE every Sunday Regularly: $9 for adults; $7 for students and teachers; free for CAFAM members Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Mondays. Every first Thursday of the month, extended hours 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Reviewed By JJLosAngeles
An absolute gem! One of my favorite museums in the city. I love the curator and artist walk-throughs. And also the craft nights in the courtyard on Thursdays. It's a small museum, but worth the visit. A lovely afternoon is lunch at the Farmer's market on La Brea and then a visit to the Craft Contemporary.
