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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. California Science Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. GRAMMY Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Griffith Observatory

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4. J. Paul Getty Museum

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5. Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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6. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

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7. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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8. Petersen Automotive Museum

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9. The Broad

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10. The Hollywood Museum

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11. The Museum of Contemporary Art

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12. Hammer Museum

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Los Angeles has a number of excellent and highly diverse museums that are well worth a visit.
  • Some museums are located in iconic spaces, such as Griffith Observatory.
  • Many are related to the world of movies and show business, such as the Grammy Museum and the Hollywood Museum.

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