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Avila Adobe The oldest house in LA; Avila Adobe provides a window into 1840's LA. Once headquarters for Commodore Robert Stockton during the Mexican-American War, it now houses a museum. Address: Los Angeles St. Plaza Los Angeles California USA 90012
1 213 680-2525
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Address: 501 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles CA USA 90015
Send an Email 1 213 489-9918
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Gene Autry is the only entertainer to have five stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, he is also the only one to have three museums in LA. The Museum of American West not only honors Native American history but provides opportunities for today's Natives with the Native Voices Theater at the Autry. Address: 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles California USA 90027-1462
Send an Email 1 323 667-2000
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Guided tours are offered Wednesday - Friday from October - May in over twenty different subjects. During the hour long guided tours, the halls are brought to life by the variety of teaching techniques such as hands-on specimens, interactive discussions and demonstrations. Address: 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles CA USA 90007
Send an Email (2) 1 213 763-3466
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Unique and inspiring interactive exhibits, special events and youth and adult educational programs help visitors confront prejudice and discrimination, the legacy of the Holocaust, and historical and contemporary human rights issues. Finding Our Families, Finding Ourselves celebrates family histories with virtual host, Billy Crystal. Address: 9786 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA USA 90035
1 310 553-8403
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This museum is dedicated to collecting and showing the art of Asia, traditional and modern. The Pacific Asia Museum is host to events, exhibits, family festivals, lectures, classes, and tours. Free admission every fourth Friday of the month, and free parking. Address: 46 North Los Robles Avenue Pasadena California USA 91101
1 626 449-2742 Extn: 10
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Hancock Park Located just outside the Page Museum in Los Angeles, Hancock Park showcases life-size replicas of several extinct mammals. Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA USA 90036
1 323 934-7243
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Dedicated to promoting the understanding and awareness of America's cultural and ethnic diversity by sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans. Address: 369 E 1st St Los Angeles CA 90012
1 213 625-0414
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Celebrating the life and times of billionaire John Paul Getty, this museum is located on Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles, CA. Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles CA USA 90265
1 310 440-7330
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The mission of the Chinese American Museum is to share to richness of the Chinese American culture and to document and commend those who have contributed to the diverse and dynamic community. Address: 125 Paseo de la Plz Los Angeles CA 90012
1 213 626-5240
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The California African American Museum celebrates and tells the stories of African American contributors and achievments through programs and exhibits. Address: 600 State Dr Los Angeles CA 90037
1 213 744-2060
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Connecting the past with the present the Autry National Center is muli-cultural history center formed of three important museums: the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of the American West, and the Women of the West Museum. Address: 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles California USA 90027-1462
Send an Email 1 323 667-2000
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Watch paleontologists in action! Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA 90036
Send an Email (5) 1 323 934-7243
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Hundreds of historic artifacts, documents, religious treasures, and photographs will bring history to life as the "World That Was" is revisited. Part of the Jewish Federation since 1978. Address: 6006 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA USA 90036
1 323 761-8170
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Due to inadequate storage facilities The Autry National Center's Southwest Museum of the American Indian is currently in rehabilitation, and plans to move by 2009. Limited access to the collection is available. Address: 234 Museum Drive Los Angeles California USA 90065
Send an Email 1 323 667-2000
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This outdoor transportation museum is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of railroading in the western United States. The collection features steam locomotives, passenger cars, and trolleys dating from the 1880s to the 1940s. Also on display in the Exhibit Building is a sizeable collection of automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles. A miniature train ride operates daily (adults $1.75, children $1.25). Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; extended hours during the summer season. Closed December 25 (Christmas Day). Gift Shop. School tours and educational information available with reservation. Admission and parking are free. For information and group reservations, call(323) 662-5874. Address: 5200 Zoo Drive Los Angeles CA United States 90027
Send an Email (6) 1 323 662-5874
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Located at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, this facility allows children of all ages to participate in a number of activities. Take fossil rubbings from a wall, observe water drops under a microscope, see live animals and engage in a number of other educational activities. Address: 900 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles CA USA 90007
1 213 763-3466
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Founded in 1979 MOCA collects and preserves contemporary art from the 1940's to present. This makes it the only museum in Los Angeles to exclusively collect contemporary art. Address: 250 S Grand Ave Los Angeles CA USA 90012
1 213 626-6222
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Researching and archiving the history of the LAPD, The Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum is a one stop spot to uncover the arresting facts of the city's police department. Free parking, photo reprints, and memberships available. Address: 6045 York Boulevard Los Angeles California USA 90042
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