Hidden gems: Historical place museums in Los Angeles

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Los Angeles. This list contains 7 places from Historical place museum category.

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Fenyes Mansion
Historical place museum
Built in 1907, this mansion on landscaped grounds is now a house museum with period furnishings.
4.90 (20 reviews) (~12.97 km from centre)
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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 (107 reviews) (~29.97 km from centre)
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Lanterman House
Historical place museum
👍👍 great way to spend some free time on an afternoon if you’re into architecture and home design. interesting and informative tour, lovely wall murals throughout the house.
4.80 (33 reviews) (~17.13 km from centre)
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Great Mausoleum
Historical place museum
👍👍 Michael Jackson, among other famous people, are entombed here. Google maps will drop you to the door of the mausoleum. Some of the other mausoleums are open to the public at Forest Lawn. This one however, is heavily guarded. At the door is a small button you have to push to gain access. It says you...
4.80 (16 reviews) (~7.66 km from centre)
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José P. Rizal Monument
Cultural landmark
👍👍 A very nice dedication for a national hero of the Philippines. I am very proud of this hero and for the City of Carson honoring this truly, truly heroic and dedicated man. Thank you City of Carson for this privilege and honor bestowed to this great man. Truly deserving.
4.80 (5 reviews) (~24.7 km from centre)
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Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe
Historical place museum
👍👍 Hidden diamond in the rough great place for history of the San Gabriel Valley !
4.60 (137 reviews) (~14.78 km from centre)
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Whittier Museum
Museum
Historical artifacts & exhibits related to the city of Whittier; open to the public weekends only.
4.60 (131 reviews) (~20.34 km from centre)
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