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Skirball Cultural Center
382 reviews
#6 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"It is a great space and very easy to get to from the 405 freeway, They also have a Noah's Ark exhibit that is supposed to be a very fun adventure for children, I really enjoyed this
museum
and highly recommend for..."
"Took my 7th grade son for a homeschool field trip-
wonderful exhibits
about Jewish culture and history including immigrating to America and the Holocaust."
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Holocaust Museum LA
215 reviews
#8 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"The Holocaust
Museum
uses some of the latest technology to show the public the plight of the Jews during World War 2. It is very informative using various types of audio and visual tecniques."
"It is filled with
displays
, exhibits, historical artifacts and personal histories of survivors and those who perished under the Nazis."
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Autry Museum of the American West
611 reviews
#12 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"The Museum Store is large and very well-stocked with Native American and Mexican sculpture,
pottery
, and jewelry, a nice selection of weavings, Western wear (including Justin and Tony Lama belts and Pendleton shir..."
"Of course, the have fascinating displays about the history of western movies and popular culture, but they also have a
wonderful collection
of western art and displays about local ecological issues and the history..."
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Avila Adobe
110 reviews
#23 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"will continue to visit this
oldest house in LA
..I am proud of what my people and ancestors did even if I am from Texas..all this land used to belong to my Mexico..even if I have seen it before, I will keep returning."
"
oldest house in LA
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Museum of Tolerance
167 reviews
#29 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"Regarding the Holocaust, one of the activities we participated is touching and unforgetable: everyday, the Museum invites three or four
Holocaust survivors
, to give their testimony of their own experience in livin..."
"The
museum
itself is well done, but the most impactful experience is the opportunity to hear Holocaust survivors share their stories."
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Wells Fargo Museum
60 reviews
#32 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"Amazing little museum where kids can interact with things and there are little treasures from the western American world, like some furniture and an old
stagecoach
."
"The
museum
is well lit, well documented, well presented, and their staff is very friendly and will start telling information once you ask question regarding one item or more."
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California African American Museum
57 reviews
#41 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"It is part of a complex which includes various
museum
, the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the newly built L.A. Soccer stadium."
"They had some great
art
exhibits from various artist and I was really impressed with the layout and structure."
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Los Angeles Maritime Museum
37 reviews
#46 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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The Banning Museum
20 reviews
#48 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"Park like grounds are all that is left of the original acreage, which included some of the land donated for the Drum
Barracks
."
"Wish I could have submitted some
photos
from it."
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Lummis Home (El Alisal)
11 reviews
#60 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"I definitely recommend visiting and pairing it with a visit to Heritage Square
Museum
which about half a mile away, and is exactly what we did."
"This guy was a mover and a shaker in the cultural
history
of our region, a fascinating figure in so many ways."
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Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
10 reviews
#61 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"There is also an excellent Civil War
library
available if you want to do research, but that must be arranged separately."
"My husband is a Civil War buff and this
museum
was a real treat."
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Museum of Social Justice
4 reviews
#79 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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Holyland Exhibition
9 reviews
#81 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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Southwest Museum
11 reviews
#83 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
"Leaving many newcomers and locals too, to wonder, that gorgeous building nestled there off the Pasadena freeway, I wonder what that is...? My reason for rating the Southwest
Museum
as Excellent, has A L L to do wi..."
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Forest Lawn Museum of Mexican and American History
3 reviews
#88 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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Bolton Hall Museum
2 reviews
#95 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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Studio for Southern California History
2 reviews
#116 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Museum
1 review
#121 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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The Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture
1 review
#123 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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Museum Of The San Feenando Valley
#138 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition
#142 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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Chinese Historical Society
#153 of 153 Museums in Los Angeles
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What are the best places for history museums in Los Angeles?
These places are best for history museums in Los Angeles:
Skirball Cultural Center
Autry Museum of the American West
Holocaust Museum LA
Museum of Tolerance
Avila Adobe
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Which places provide the best history museums in Los Angeles for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Los Angeles:
Skirball Cultural Center
Autry Museum of the American West
Avila Adobe
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Which places provide the best history museums in Los Angeles for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Los Angeles:
Skirball Cultural Center
Autry Museum of the American West
Museum of Tolerance
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Which places provide the best history museums in Los Angeles for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Los Angeles:
Skirball Cultural Center
Holocaust Museum LA
Autry Museum of the American West
Avila Adobe
Wells Fargo Museum
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for history museums in Los Angeles?
These are the best hidden gems for history museums in Los Angeles:
Autry Museum of the American West
Wells Fargo Museum
Lummis Home (El Alisal)
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