Top rated Museums in Santa Monica

Experience the best that Santa Monica 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 17 places from Museum category.

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Diorama-Museum of Bhagavad-gita
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ 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 πŸ˜…)
4.90 (239 reviews) (~8.7 km from centre)
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Robert Irwin's Central Garden
Garden
πŸ‘ I thoroughly enjoyed this visitor's attraction following a lovely delivered dining experience from the Subwayβ„’ 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) (~6.5 km from centre)
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The Getty
Art museum
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
4.80 (29.9K reviews) (~6.7 km from centre)
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Museum West Pavilion
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ 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) (~6.54 km from centre)
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Museum of Tolerance
History museum
Films & other educational exhibits on the Holocaust & ways to confront modern-day discrimination.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~9.09 km from centre)
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Annenberg Community Beach House
Recreation center
Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)
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The Wende Museum
Museum
Museum featuring Cold War-era European & Soviet Union artifacts & history archives.
4.70 (292 reviews) (~8.09 km from centre)
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Star Eco Station
Science museum
Environmental museum offering tours & exhibits of 200+ birds, reptiles & other rescued wildlife.
4.70 (241 reviews) (~9.4 km from centre)
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Getty Center South Building
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I had a great time getting to take in a load of culture here and the price can't be beat at a cool free!
4.70 (35 reviews) (~6.55 km from centre)
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Eames Foundation
Historical place museum
This iconic mid-century modern home of well-known designers Charles & Ray Eames offers tours.
4.60 (256 reviews) (~2.84 km from centre)
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Hammer Museum
Art museum
Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.
4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~6.22 km from centre)
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Museum of Flying
Museum
Museum exploring Southern California's aviation history through historic aircraft & artifacts.
4.50 (438 reviews) (~4.03 km from centre)
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Bergamot Station Arts Center
Art museum
Diverse space featuring several art galleries with rotating exhibits, plus spaces for rent.
4.50 (422 reviews) (~2.32 km from centre)
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Mr Brainwash Art Museum
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This review is not about if the artist known as Brainwash is legit, good, bad, a scam, a joke or a genius. This is about the quality of the exhibition. The museum is of a rather high production value. It even embraces the controversy. I was impressed how the exhibition can pull you in. Yes, at times...
4.50 (183 reviews) (~9.91 km from centre)
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Santa Monica History Museum
History museum
Regional history exhibits in the public library include rare photos, artifacts & rotating shows.
4.50 (50 reviews) (~0.18 km from centre)
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The Museum of Jurassic Technology
Museum
Collection of microscopic sculpture & other eccentric curiosities in art, science & natural history.
4.40 (1.1K reviews) (~8.89 km from centre)
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California Heritage Museum
Museum
A unique assortment of artifacts devoted to state & local history in a preserved 19th-century home.
4.30 (43 reviews) (~2.05 km from centre)
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