Top rated Museums in Los Angeles

Experience the best that Los Angeles has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 77 places from Museum category.

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Nethercutt Museum
Museum
A large selection spanning the history of automobiles, plus antique furniture & musical instruments.
4.90 (1.1K reviews)
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Medieval Torture Museum
Museum
👍👍 What can I say this place fun and very insightful. So much to see and learn also the best part was being able to take photos with the displays and some you can move was awesome!! Things worth knowing in advance Parking sucks so go early and willing to walk and possibly pay for parking up to $30.00....
4.90 (1K reviews)
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Diorama-Museum of Bhagavad-gita
Museum
👍👍 Interesting experience about Hinduism! I think the presentations inside the museum was really eye opening. $10 to get in with RSVP (the door is locked sometimes). I would go again when the temple is opened to the public (went to the vegetarian buffet first and missed the viewing time 😅)
4.90 (239 reviews)
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Robert Irwin's Central Garden
Garden
👍 I thoroughly enjoyed this visitor's attraction following a lovely delivered dining experience from the Subway™ eatery at 23 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333, United States. There was a smidge more mayonnaise than is to my palate, however the elite and secluded nature of this garden allowed me to...
4.90 (136 reviews)
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Los Angeles Fire Dept Historical Society
Museum
Open on Saturdays, a 1930s fire station turned museum with equipment dating from the early 1900s.
4.90 (78 reviews)
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Foursquare Heritage Center - The Parsonage of Aimee Semple McPherson
Museum
👍👍 What a rich experience to walk in the halls of Aimee Sempleton McPherson, who has changed history forever.
4.90 (49 reviews)
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The Getty
Art museum
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
4.80 (29.9K reviews)
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Natural history museum
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts.
4.80 (11.4K reviews)
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Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Maritime museum
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.
4.80 (7.3K reviews)
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S.S. Lane Victory
Maritime museum
👍👍 As of June, 2021, the Lane Victory is open for visits again! The Lane Victory is a WWII Victory cargo ship that was built in Los Angeles and was in service for decades. Self guided tours are available, as well as friendly and knowledgeable crew members who can give guided tours. Visiting the ship is...
4.80 (239 reviews)
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Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn
Rail museum
Old-fashioned model train museum, with memorabilia from originator Walt Disney's life & hobbies.
4.80 (163 reviews)
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Museum
Exhibits dedicated to Mexican-American culture in Southern California plus education & music events.
4.80 (141 reviews)
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The Los Angeles Museum of Love
Museum
👍👍 I had a very insightful, amazing , deep connection at this museum . I wasn’t sure what to expect coming here but overall I thought it was a very well put together experience. I called before to see if they could do something for my girlfriends birthday. They ended up having a little gift for her in...
4.80 (128 reviews)
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Icons of Darkness
Museum
👍👍 Wow. So impressed. This was not on the agenda, but we had to go in once we realized how epic this place was with all the original pieces from so many fantastic films and TV. Worth every penny. Plus they have 8 jump scares. I screamed!!! Ultimately the tour and the memorabilia are so with it....
4.80 (120 reviews)
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Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
War museum
Small history museum preserving the last remaining Civil War military post in Southern California.
4.80 (106 reviews)
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Old North Church
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful Church, a replica of the historic church in Boston. Where Paul Revere hung lanterns in belfry to warn of British invasion. The inside of the church is immaculate. The pristine white pews are high and encapsulating. Stone markers on outside church tell the story of its significance in Ameri...
4.80 (60 reviews)
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Tom of Finland House
Museum
👍👍 I had a great time looking at all the great art by Tom of Finland. However my experience was somewhat soured by three men, one of whom was insect like with vocal fry, one with dead shark eyes, and one the shape of a bowling ball, that kept trying to proposition me.
4.80 (53 reviews)
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Vintage Synthesizer Museum
Recording studio
👍👍 Such a gem. Whether you love synthesizers, are an artist, or just want to try out some classic toys this is the best spot. I flew in from NYC to pick up a keyboard case and wanted something fun to do with my friend before I caught a flight to Arizona — the Vintage Synthesizer Museum was that and so...
4.80 (50 reviews)
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Pasadena Model Railroad Museum
Museum
👍👍 The exhibit is breathtaking. I found myself having to constantly remind myself to breath. The attention to detail to the landscape and trains is amazing. They even mimic the lighting of the sky based on time of day/night. It's a wonderful exhibit that I greatly enjoyed.
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Museum West Pavilion
Museum
👍👍 A must-see site during a visit to Los Angeles or Santa Monica. From a slightly expensive parking lot of $15, you can access an impeccable train that in a short journey takes you to the Museum, which is free!!! The building structure is dazzling, modern architecture, spacious, bright and functional....
4.80 (36 reviews)
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