Top 7 Museums To Visit In Los Angeles
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles – 12 mins
The Broad features 2,000 dynamic works of art. The collection consists of pieces from the 1950s to the present. Artists include: Carl Andre, Janine Antoni, Joseph Beuys, Georges Braque, Scott Burton, Chuck Close, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and more. Museum hours are Tues-Wed 11am-5pm, Thur-Fri 11am-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm.
Price: Free
Paul Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles – 24 mins
This famous museum features some of the most unique European, Greek, Roman and Etruscan pieces. These include: Antiquities, Drawings, Manuscripts, Paintings, Photographs Sculptures and Decorative Arts. It is open Tues-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-5:30pm.
Price: Free
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles – 21 mins
If you love digital and print photography, this is the place for you. Annenberg features a variety of amazing photographers: A Yin, Aaron Huey, Adam Jahiel, Aaron Poole, Bob Scott, Brent Stirton, Chris Johns, Clarissa Bonet, Don Bartletti, Gavin Heffernan and more. Hours are Wed-Sun 11am-6pm.
Price: Free
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles – 14 mins
Craft Contemporary focuses on making art and observing art. Hands on workshops are also offered for anyone who wants to experience the creating process. This museum helps others build a better relationship with art and their creativity. Hours are Tues-Fri 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-6pm.
Price: Free-$9 per person
Grammy Museum
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles – 9 mins
The Grammy Museum is known for educating individuals on the history of American music. It also offers workshops, programs and exhibits for a hands on experience. Museum hours are Sun-Thur 10:30am-6:30pm and Fri-Sat 10am-8pm.
Price: Free-$15 per person
Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles – 9 mins
Moca was established in 1979, housing about 7,000 historical and contemporary objects. This collection includes: John Chamberlain, Joseph Cornell, Louise Nevelson, Franz Kline, Roy Lichtenstein, Elizabeth Murray, Susan Rothenberg, Mark Rothko and many more. Hours are Monday 11am-6pm, Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday 11am-6pm and Sat-Sun 11am-5pm.
Price: Free-$15 per person
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles – 13 mins
This is a great place to bring family and friends. Special exhibitions include: Dogs! A Science Tail, MathAlive! And The Art of the Brick. The other exhibitions featured are: Air and Space, Creative World, Ecosystems, World of Life, Discovery Rooms for Little Learners, live shows and demonstrations. Exhibits are open daily 10am-5pm.
Price: Depends on Exhibit