Best places: Museums in Los Angeles, United States

A large selection spanning the history of automobiles, plus antique furniture & musical instruments.

👍👍 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....

Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.

From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts.

Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.

Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.

This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.

A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.

Miniature, mile-long train ride that circles the Travel Town Train Museum in Griffith Park.

Films & other educational exhibits on the Holocaust & ways to confront modern-day discrimination.

This contemporary facility offers Jewish historical exhibits & a range of courses, readings & talks.

Art, artifacts & historical exhibits exploring over 130 years of the Japanese-American experience.

Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.

With 8 Victorian-era buildings, this living history museum documents city life in late 19th century.

Historic lighthouse situated on picturesque grounds with sea views & Victorian cottage gardens.

👍👍 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 😅)

Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.

Late-18th-century mission with an elaborate altar, arched colonnade & period furniture.

👍👍 This fantastic museum took me back to my childhood growing up in Arleta, CA in the 1960s. Made me wish for a time portal to go back and visit for a day. Thank you for curating such an amazing collection of memorabilia that speaks to the hearts of so many "children of the valley" from decades past.

👍👍 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...