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Bergamot Station Arts Center |
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2525 Michigan Ave at Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica • 310-586-6488
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Distance:
~1.97 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. This unique complex, housed in a historic train depot, is home to the Santa Monica Museum of Art, not to mention numerous art galleries, shops, and a café. You'll find plenty to occupy you, probably for the better part of the day. The museum exhibits works by emerging and established contemporary artists, and there are usually two shows at any given time, including a room-sized multi-media installation. When you need a break, know that the café sells glasses of wine and gourmet sandwiches and salads. |
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Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden |
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10899 Wilshire Blvd UCLA, Los Angeles 90024 • 310-443-7000 • 310-443-7040
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Distance:
~4.37 mi * |
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WESTWOOD. Tucked away on the north campus of UCLA is this, one of the nation's best sculpture collections. More than 70 works by well-known artists like Calder, Noguchi, Rodin, Matisse, and Zuniga populate five acres dedicated to outdoor art. Maintained by the university's Hammer Museum, the collection grows each year. A quiet oasis, the garden is open year-round and is a lovely destination for a contemplative stroll. |
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Getty Center |
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1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles 90049 • 310-440-7300 • 310-440-6810
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Distance:
~5.15 mi * |
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BRENTWOOD. In the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center unites the J. Paul Getty Trust's museum, institutes, and grant program. The 110-acre complex is home to a great collection of pre-20th century European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and photographs. The museum consists of five connected pavilions surrounding a landscaped courtyard, and visitors are encouraged to choose their own route through the galleries. Gallery and garden tours are offered daily. |
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User Rating: 10
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Museum of Tolerance |
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9786 W Pico Blvd Simon Wiesenthal Plaza, Los Angeles 90035 • 310-553-8403
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Distance:
~6.23 mi * |
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BEVERLY HILLS. This museum offers interactive, high-tech exhibits that explore and identify racism and prejudice, both in America and during the European Holocaust. It utilizes film, technology, photographs, and artifacts to relate its story and that of a variety of American families. The Point of View Diner installation offers an introspective look at individual responsibility as it relates to drunk driving; it also discusses hate speech versus First Amendment rights. Call in advance for reservations. Tickets are for a specific time of admission; allow three to four hours to see all the exhibits. |
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
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8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills 90211 • 310-247-3000
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Distance:
~7.38 mi * |
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BEVERLY HILLS. Founded in 1927, this organization is responsible for that yearly shindig known as the Oscars. Inside, two exhibition areas are open to the public, and each contains an array of big-screen-related memorabilia and oddities – from stereoscopic viewers to movie posters to "behind the scenes" photographs. The big draw, though, is a huge theater that features a regular schedule of film screenings, which are often paired with fascinating lectures. A must for any film buff. |
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User Rating: 8
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Petersen Automotive Museum |
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6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90007 • 323-930-2277
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Distance:
~8.61 mi * |
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WILSHIRE. Located on Wilshire at Fairfax, this museum offers fun, interactive exhibits that present the history of the automobile, along with full-scale reproductions of scenes and buildings that mark important milestones in the development of the motor car in Los Angeles. Five galleries house changing exhibitions of various types of vehicles while other galleries display automotive memorabilia. |
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art |
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5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90036 • 323-857-6000 • 323-857-0098
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Distance:
~8.77 mi * |
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WILSHIRE. This multi-building complex houses paintings, sculptures, costumes, and world-renowned textiles and decorative art offerings. American and European works comprise the bulk of the museum's holdings, but vast collections of Asian and ancient art are available as well. In fact, noteworthy collections of Latin American and Japanese art are exhibited in their own separate buildings. A regular schedule of events includes music, films, and family programs. |
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Page Museum – La Brea Tar Pits |
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5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90036 • 323-934-7243
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Distance:
~8.91 mi * |
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WILSHIRE. One of the world's richest fossil sites, La Brea Tar Pits is the setting for this intriguing museum. Visitors get a look at life in Southern California during the Ice Age (between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago) thanks to exhibits of recovered fossils from animals like mammoths, dire wolves, birds of prey, and saber-toothed cats. Guests also get a first-hand glimpse of fossil preparation in the paleontological laboratory. When you've completed the interior attractions, stroll through the surrounding park and enjoy its sights and sounds. As an added bonus, Pit 91 is still being excavated, and visitors can observe the scientific undertakings during July and August. |
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles |
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900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 90007 • 213-763-3466
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Distance:
~12.15 mi * |
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EXPOSITION PARK. [Portions of the museum are undergoing renovations expected to be completed in late 2010 – please call for details before visiting.] When in LA, a visit to the Natural History Museum is a must. Well-known for detailed exhibits of North American and African mammals, the museum also has a fascinating marine life exhibit that includes Megamouth, the rarest shark in the world (only 17 have been found since 1976). Dinosaurs are perennial favorites, but don't miss the Hall of Birds, the insect zoo, or the Discovery Center, which offers lots of hands-on activities for kids. The Wolfgang Puck-affiliated cafe serves signature pizzas and also offers a children's menu and play area. |
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California African American Museum |
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600 State Dr, Los Angeles 90037 • 213-744-7432
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Distance:
~12.42 mi * |
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EXPOSITION PARK. Thanks to a wonderful collection of art and artifacts, this museum traces the history, experience, and culture of African Americans, focusing on California and the western US. The museum offers permanent and changing exhibits, including a vibrant display depicting the early New Orleans jazz era. The museum also offers educational programs and workshops featuring music, film, and the fine arts. |
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