We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Los Angeles

Free Newsletter

Interested in Los Angeles?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Los Angeles each week.

Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Travel Destinations
Vacation Specials

Los Angeles - Museums, Zoos and Aquariums

Attractions (352)

Tours (92)

Nightlife (127)

Shopping (111)

Hotels travelers are raving about...

All hotels in Los Angeles (293)
Los Angeles trip ideas from experts and travelers
See travelers' top tips & itineraries
See all itineraries »
Sponsored Attraction
provided by: Zimmer Children’s Museum Zimmer Children’s Museum: We’re playing our way to a better world at LA’s only children’s museum! Come explore two floors of hands-on exhibits where families play and learn together.
Read more about Zimmer Children’s Museum »
Description provided by: Zimmer Children’s Museum

Daytrips & Getaways from Los Angeles

Discover short trips and quick getaways you can take while in Los Angeles

Free Los Angeles Guide

Download your guide now!

Get the best picks for where to eat, sleep, and play.

  • Download pdf

Los Angeles weather essentials

Month
High
Low
Precip
May
67°F 19°C
55°F 12°C
0 in 0 cm
Jun
70°F 21°C
58°F 14°C
0 in 0 cm
Jul
73°F 22°C
61°F 16°C
0 in 0 cm
Aug
73°F 22°C
62°F 16°C
0 in 0 cm
Sep
73°F 22°C
60°F 15°C
0 in 0 cm
Oct
71°F 21°C
57°F 13°C
1 in 1 cm
More weather for Los Angeles
 | 
Powered by
Weather Underground
Traveler recommended attractions
Rating Name
map
|
directions
Travel Town
As featured in Los Angeles for young kids
Ollie #77 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
An interactive transportation museum that caters to kids.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Children's Museums
Distance  8.0 miles from city center
map
|
directions
FIDM Museum and Galleries
Ollie #79 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  12.1 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Ollie #83 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 center
map
|
directions
Avila Adobe
Ollie #85 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Constructed in 1818, this oldest residence in Los Angeles has been restored as an example of the life style in California during the 1840s.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
The Museum of Contemporary Art
Ollie #89 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
map
|
directions
California African American Museum
Ollie #104 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  3.8 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Hollywood Wax Museum
Ollie #107 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
3 of 5 stars 37 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 star-studded attraction is...... 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  Specialty Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Wildlife Learning Center
Ollie #122 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  12.1 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Rancho La Brea
Ollie #125 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 center
map
|
directions
Ackerman Mansion
Ollie #134 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  5.1 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Mission San Fernando
Ollie #135 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
Attraction type  Missions; Museums
Distance  19.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Holyland Exhibition
Ollie #137 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Lummis Home (El Alisal)
Ollie #140 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews

  The home of Charles Fletcher Lummis is a must-see stop on the itinerary of any person who wishes to truly understand the history and culture of southern California. That's... more »

Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Hollywood Heritage Museum
Ollie #148 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews

Hollywood Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic built environment in Hollywood and to education about the early film industry... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  6.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Craft and Folk Art Museum
Ollie #152 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
The diverse collection of this museum encompasses all sorts of hand-made artwork from throughout the world.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Wells Fargo History Museum
Ollie #155 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Free Admission, open 5 days a week from 9am-5pm, tours available
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Hollywood Entertainment Museum
Ollie #163 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This museum takes visitors on a tour of film and TV productions as well as visits to sets of such famous series as "Cheers" and "Star Trek."
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Specialty Shops
Distance  6.4 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Laserium
Ollie #167 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters; Concerts; Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  5.8 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
Ollie #168 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
3 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: The scene along Hollywood Boulevard has always been a bit strange, but now, the entirely new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood Odditorium takes it...... more » Owner description: The scene along Hollywood Boulevard has always been a bit strange, but now, the entirely new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood Odditorium takes it to the next level of bizarre, amazing, unbelievable and downright fun. With a Colossal Emphasis on Tinseltown, Everything inside is new and unbelievable!The Hollywood Odditorium is open again after a temporary closure to give the show a major facelift – in true Hollywood fashion!Visitors to Ripley’s historic Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue attraction will be greeted by the iconic dinosaur on the roof, but inside they’ll find hundreds of new unbelievable exhibits – many of them hands on and interactive –all designed for family fun and entertainment! Celebrities take center stage here, including Brad Pitt, Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe – but in ways people have never seen. Guests will find celebrity creations carved from phone books, pasted from junk mail, created from candy and even a lifesized Arnold Schwarzenegger “Terminator” statue covered in dozens of three-dimensional scenes from some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Eclectic may be the best word to describe the new collection of nearly 500 different exhibits – all unusual, all family-friendly. Most are one-of-a-kind items, like the actual flag a Chilean miner draped over his shoulder when he emerged from being trapped underground after 69 days, it’s signed by all 33 of the men who were rescued. Other unusual items include a 1975 FBI Wanted poster for Patty Hearst, 17th century dog armor, a purse made from soda cans and gallery after gallery of early, weird, rare and often bizarre Hollywood celebrity artifacts. “Our completely new show will absolutely knock our guest’s socks off!” said Andrea Silverman, manager of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Hollywood Odditorium. “We’ve assembled an unbelievable collection that people will never forget.”Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood is open 364 days a year, 10 a.m. to midnight. The Odditorium is located at 6780 Hollywood Blvd., and is only closed the day the Oscars are held across the street at the Kodak Theatre. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Museum of the American West
Ollie #174 of 68 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 1 review
This museum was founded by Hollywood legend Gene Autry.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  7.0 miles from city center
Los Angeles
What's Nearby:
Click map pins for more information.
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family vacations start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »