Directory of Museums Resources

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Includes links to Los Angeles places or institutions that conserve, study, house or exhibit collections of objects with artistic, historical, military or scientific value.

Subcategories

• Hollywood

Resources in This Category

• Autry National Center

  https://theautry.org/
  Includes gallery photos, events schedule and research information on center devoted to preserving and interpreting the history and traditions of the diverse cultures of the American West. [Griffith Park and Mount Washington]

• California African American Museum

  http://www.caamuseum.org/
  Art, history and memorabilia related to the African American experience and culture. Offers a library available for research and educational programs. Includes exhibits, visitor information, and museum background. [Exposition Park]

• California Science Center

  http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/
  Hands-on museum of science and technology, with an IMAX 3D theater. Information for visitors, including descriptions and scientific background for many exhibits. [Exposition Park]

• Chinese American Museum

  http://www.camla.org/
  Shares the cultural history of Chinese though early immigration to settlement in America. Online book club and photo gallery. [Downtown]

• Craft and Folk Art Museum

  http://www.cafam.org/
  Visitor information includes local artist resources, exhibitions, and public events. [Mid-Wilshire]

• George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tarpits

  http://www.tarpits.org/
  Contains fossils from the last great ice age. Fossil excavation information, ice age facts and teacher resources. [Mid-Wilshire]

• Grier Musser Museum

  http://griermussermuseum.org/
  A Victorian Queen Anne house with monthly holiday-themed antique and artifacts displays. Photographs and calendar of events. [Westlake]

• Heritage Square Museum

  http://heritagesquare.org/
  Structures from the Victorian era and exhibits that highlight life in the first 100 years of California's statehood. Includes general information for planning a visit, schedule of events and exhibits, and information about site rentals.

• Japanese American National Museum

  http://www.janm.org/
  Dedicated to sharing the experiences of Americans that are of Japanese ancestry. Visitor information includes events, museum departments, digital exhibitions, online store, and membership information. [Downtown]

• Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles

  http://www.kccla.org/
  Museum and library operated by the Korean government's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Includes an online guide to Korea, movie of the month, class information, and exhibition information. [Mid-Wilshire]

• Los Angeles County Museum of Art

  http://www.lacma.org/
  Holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. Exhibition highlights, online art collection, education program information, and an online store. [Mid-Wilshire]

• Los Angeles Museum of The Holocaust

  http://lamoth.org/
  Jewish organization presents precious artifacts and offers free public education including dialogue with Holocaust survivors. Includes events, exhibits, archives and collections. [Beverly Grove]

• Los Angeles Police Historical Society

  http://laphs.org/
  Historical society and museum of the LAPD. Newsletter, museum slide show, and online book store. [Highland Park]

• Museum of Neon Art

  http://www.neonmona.org/
  Exhibits, documents, and preserves contemporary fine art in electric media and examples of neon signs. Includes information about workshops and city cruises, and an online gallery. [Downtown]

• Museum of Tolerance

  http://www.museumoftolerance.com/
  Hands-on museum that focuses on racism and the Holocaust. Multimedia learning center, virtual exhibits, teacher's resources, special collections, and information about museum programs. [Pico-Robertson]

• Natural History Museum

  http://www.nhm.org/
  Natural science and cultural history museum located in Exposition Park. Contains collection information, online presentations, kid's section, museum facts, events and exhibits, education and research resources, and illustration galleries. [Exposition Park]

• Petersen Automotive Museum

  http://www.petersen.org/
  Examines the cultural impact of cars on society and the history of the automobile. Contains Kid's Corner, vehicle search, and exhibition archive. [Mid-Wilshire]

• Rhodes Jewish Museum

  http://www.rhodesjewishmuseum.org/
  Celebrates the history of the Jews of Rhodes. Online exhibits, photo galleries, audio files, recipes, history, and online gift shop. [Westwood]

• Skirball Cultural Center

  http://www.skirball.org/
  Museum includes changing exhibitions, music, theater, comedy, film, literary programs, cafe, and gift store. Includes information on lifelong learning and school programs, and exhibit information. [Brentwood]

• The African American Firefighter Museum

  http://www.aaffmuseum.org/
  Dedicated to collecting, conserving and sharing the heritage of African American firefighters. Information on education programs, organizations, museum history, and links to resources. [Downtown]

• The GRAMMY Museum

  http://www.grammymuseum.org/
  Explores all forms of music and the history of the award. Includes information on tickets exhibits and educational programs. [Downtown]

• The Oran Z Pan African Black Facts & Wax Museum

  http://www.oransblackmuseum.com/
  Historical wax figures, memorabilia, cultural artifacts, library, and documents of accomplishments related to African and African American history. Museum information and photo gallery. [Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw]

• UCLA Armand Hammer Museum

  http://hammer.ucla.edu/
  Permanent collections include the Armand Hammer Collection of Art which is primarily composed of impressionist and post-impressionist works. [Westwood]

• UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History

  http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/
  Focuses on art and culture from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas. Online collections and exhibition details. [Westwood]

• USC Fisher Gallery

  http://fisher.usc.edu/
  The accredited art museum of the University of Southern California. Includes details about exhibitions, collections, and education and outreach programs. [University Park]

• Zimmer Children's Museum

  http://www.zimmermuseum.org/
  Interactive exhibits and special programs for children and families. Contains lists of exhibits, programs and workshops. [Beverly Grove]

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