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The Getty Center
As featured in 3 days in Los Angeles and 1 other guide
Ollie #1 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 924 reviews
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...... 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 center
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Griffith Observatory
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Ollie #4 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 719 reviews
A non-profit space observatory located in Griffith Park whose purpose is to provide the public with information on astronomy and related sciences.
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  5.5 miles from city center
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Getty Center
Ollie #5 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
As featured in 3 days in Los Angeles
Ollie #9 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 183 reviews
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’...... 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 center
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Skirball Cultural Center
As featured in Los Angeles for young kids
Ollie #10 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
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...... 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  Specialty Museums; History Museums
Distance  14.3 miles from city center
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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Ollie #12 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 94 reviews
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...... 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 center
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California Science Center
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Ollie #14 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Owner description: Formerly known as the California Museum of Science and Industry, this interactive museum includes these exhibits: World of Life, Creative World, World...... 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 center
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Nethercutt Museum
As featured in Los Angeles off the beaten path
Ollie #16 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
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...... 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  Specialty Museums
Distance  21.6 miles from city center
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Autry National Center
As featured in 3 days in Los Angeles
Ollie #18 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
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...... 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; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  7.0 miles from city center
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Petersen Automotive Museum
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Ollie #19 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
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...... 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  Specialty Museums; History Museums; Museums
Distance  6.7 miles from city center
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Grammy Museum
Ollie #20 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
As featured in Los Angeles for young kids
Ollie #22 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 248 reviews
Museum featuring artifacts from the La Brea tar pits.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Historic Sites; Science Museums; History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
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Hollywood Bowl Museum
Ollie #32 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Theaters; Concerts; Specialty Museums; Symphonies
Distance  6.6 miles from city center
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
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Ollie #33 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 196 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 with Hollywood’s celebrities...... 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  Specialty Museums
Distance  6.4 miles from city center
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Hollywood Museum
Ollie #34 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Museum celebrates the movie business.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
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Hollyhock House
As featured in Los Angeles off the beaten path
Ollie #57 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 center
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
As featured in Los Angeles for young kids
Ollie #58 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, amphibians and reptiles...... 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 center
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Museum of Death
Ollie #65 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  12.1 miles from city center
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Japanese American National Museum
As featured in Los Angeles off the beaten path
Ollie #70 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; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Simon Wiesenthal Center
Ollie #74 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
This museum helps visitors understand and experience discrimination.
Attraction type  Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  9.0 miles from city center
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