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SUNDAYS- Venice Beach Pier Venice Oceanarium EVERY SUNDAY, 11am - 2pm. @ Venice Pier. A Museum without Walls teaches kids about Marine Biology & the Santa Monica Bay! Our oceanographic display includes rare specimens, shark jaws, and historical artifacts. Be a Citizen Scientist and help us gather ocean data from our water testing kits. Observe […]
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OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The California Science Center Life! Beginnings celebrates life's incredible ability to make more life. Discover how humans and all living creatures reproduce, develop, and pass on their genes to bring new life into the world. Perform a mating dance with other animals, build a baby pigeon by mixing and matching its parents’ […]
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STREAM NOW- TWO HOUR VIRTUAL TOUR- Petersen Auto Museum Petersen Auto Museum welcomes you to join us as we do our first ever, 2+hour Full Museum & Vault Virtual Guided Tour. This tour will walk through almost all of the vehicles in the museum and cover the 5 newest exhibitions including Supercars, Extreme Conditions, Reclaimed […]
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EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
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FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad museum presents an in-depth installation of Roy Lichtenstein, opening May 26, 2021, features 22 artworks, with nearly half on view for the first time, including Purist Still Life (1975), Female Figure (1979), Two Paintings: Radiator and Folded Sheets (1984), and Nude with Pyramid (1994). An outcome of sustained and ongoing engagement with artists and artwork, the Broad collection is distinctive […]
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FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH in Pasadena The first Tuesday of every month from 4:00 to 8:00pm is Kids Space Museum Free Family Night. Admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone during these hours only. Families can engage with special programming and performers that highlight cultures and traditions from around the world. Expect crowds […]
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FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 12- Torrance The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California's aviation heritage. The Air Museum's educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history. The Air Museum offers an inside […]
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OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS- San Fernando Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center sits on Red Box Saddle in the Angeles National Forest. It sits in the middle of the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail, historically named for the Native populations who were relocated to the San Gabriel Mission. The area was a resting spot on the trek […]
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OPEN WEEKENDS- Mt Wilson Mount Wilson Observatory is located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet. Mount Wilson Observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Free of charge, this is a must see experience. Viewing through the 100-Inch Hooker Telescope The world's largest telescope […]
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NOW OPEN FRIDAY - SUNDAY- Griffith Park Griffith Observatory is a free-admission facility located on the south side of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. The building and grounds are accessible for all visitors. The building is busiest on weekends, during summer and holiday periods, and at sunset. Griffith Observatory’s grounds and roads are generally open […]
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OPEN EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY- Hollywood The Hollywood Heritage Museum, is located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, which was built in 1901. The story of the early Hollywood motion picture industry and the historic Hollywood community is told through archival photographs, historic documents, movie props and related memorabilia. Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille's office […]
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OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The Fire! Science & Safety exhibition invites you to explore Casa Del Fuego, Apartment 911 as a fire danger detective, seeking out fire and burn hazards so you can help make families, pets and homes safer. Hands-on interactives give you a chance to explore the science of fire—safely—by creating “fire” out of different ingredients in our firepit, […]
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OPEN EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY- Hollywood The Hollywood Heritage Museum, is located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, which was built in 1901. The story of the early Hollywood motion picture industry and the historic Hollywood community is told through archival photographs, historic documents, movie props and related memorabilia. Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille's office […]
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OPEN THURSDAY - SUNDAY- Santa Monica The Santa Monica History Museum was founded under the “Historical Activities Committee” of Santa Monica’s Centennial Celebration in 1975 and by a public poll, with their goal to collect, preserve, and be the caretaker of history. Its name at that time was the Santa Monica Historical Society and it […]
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Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Questions)- DTLA MOCA has reinstalled the monumental wall work by Los Angeles–based artist Barbara Kruger (b. New York 1945), Untitled (Questions) (1990/2018). The emblematic red, white, and blue artwork was originally commissioned by MOCA in 1989 for the exhibition A Forest of Signs: Art in the Crisis of Representation, and was last installed in […]
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EXPLORE SOCAL MUSEUMS FOR FREE - LA County Library Enjoy FREE MUSEUM TICKETS for you and your family! Discover the art, history, and culture of Los Angeles County on family day as you explore exhibits in partnered museums of LA County Library! Visit the website to claim passes to any of these museums: Catalina Island […]
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TUESDAY TO SUNDAY - Italian American Museum of Los Angeles The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, or IAMLA, is located in the historic Italian Hall, which was constructed in 1908 to serve as a gathering place for the Italian community. Today, the Italian Hall is the oldest remaining structure from Los Angeles’ Italian enclave […]
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FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists […]
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3 events,
STREAM NOW- TWO HOUR VIRTUAL TOUR- Petersen Auto Museum Petersen Auto Museum welcomes you to join us as we do our first ever, 2+hour Full Museum & Vault Virtual Guided Tour. This tour will walk through almost all of the vehicles in the museum and cover the 5 newest exhibitions including Supercars, Extreme Conditions, Reclaimed […]
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FREE EVERY DAY! @ UCLA The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas—past and present. The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by […]
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FREE! TUES - SUNDAY- Exposition Park The California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. Admission is free to all visitors. The California African American Museum's mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment […]
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KIDS UNDER 12 FREE- Long Beach Jawlensky and Kandinsky: The Milton Wichner Collection Through October 2 The most significant gift in the Museum’s history was a generous bequest of collector Milton Wichner in 1979. Wichner’s gift of 61 works by European Modernists changed the course of the Museum’s future, expanding the collection from one of regional-focus, […]
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EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
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FREE FOR ALL EVERY THURSDAY- Skirball Cultural Center Noah’s Ark at the Skirball has returned! This award-winning children's and family destination invites visitors of all generations to play, climb, build, explore, make believe, and make friends—all while exploring an eight-thousand-square-foot wooden ark, filled to the rafters with whimsical animals and new storm clouds that will […]
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KIDS UNDER 12 FREE- Long Beach The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. Since its inception, the Museum has been housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. In 1957, the Anderson House was designated as the Long Beach Museum […]
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FREE EVERYDAY @ The California Science Center Space Shuttle Endeavour Come today to see up close and personal NASA"s OV-15 Space Shuttle Endeavour. The Endeavour successfully completed 25 missions into space, including the first service mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, as well as the first mission to add a U.S. component to the International Space […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY - Los Angeles The Los Angeles County Fire Museum is a public museum dedicated to the history of the Los Angeles County Fire Department in Los Angeles County, California. The museum has some 60 antique fire engines in its collection, including fire engines from the 1860s through just-retired apparatus. OPEN Wednesday through […]
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SPECIAL EXHIBITION AT THE BROAD: MAY 21 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 Featuring over twenty artists, the special exhibition This Is Not America’s Flag spotlights the myriad ways artists explore the symbol of the flag of the United States of America, underscoring its vast, divergent, and complex meanings. Titled after Alfredo Jaar’s iconic 1987 work, A Logo for America, This Is Not […]
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WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER - Various Location around Los Angeles Join The Getty Center as they celebrate its 25th Anniversary! J. Paul Getty Trust is partnering up with neighborhoods across Los Angeles to produce ten bespoke community-centric festivals that embrace the local community and showcase Getty-inspired programming. The objective of Getty 25 is to celebrate the […]
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SELECT SATURDAYS THIS SUMMER- The Getty Center The Getty Center presents OFF THE 405, the Getty Center's annual outdoor summer concert series, bringing some of today's most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views. Los Retros Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022 Time: DJ set at 6 p.m.; Performance […]
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SUNDAYS- Venice Beach Pier Venice Oceanarium EVERY SUNDAY, 11am - 2pm. @ Venice Pier. A Museum without Walls teaches kids about Marine Biology & the Santa Monica Bay! Our oceanographic display includes rare specimens, shark jaws, and historical artifacts. Be a Citizen Scientist and help us gather ocean data from our water testing kits. Observe […]
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WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER - Various Location around Los Angeles Join The Getty Center as they celebrate its 25th Anniversary! J. Paul Getty Trust is partnering up with neighborhoods across Los Angeles to produce ten bespoke community-centric festivals that embrace the local community and showcase Getty-inspired programming. The objective of Getty 25 is to celebrate the […]
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FREE WEEKDAYS- UCLA Westwood Village The UCLA Collection of Meteorites is the largest on the West Coast and contains over 2500 samples from about 1500 different meteorites. It is the fifth largest collection of meteorites in the United States and the second largest housed at a university. Our collection includes the main masses of about 40 […]
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OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The California Science Center Life! Beginnings celebrates life's incredible ability to make more life. Discover how humans and all living creatures reproduce, develop, and pass on their genes to bring new life into the world. Perform a mating dance with other animals, build a baby pigeon by mixing and matching its parents’ […]
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FREE FOR GOOD! Westwood Village The Hammer Museum champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire change. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide […]
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NOW ON VIEW- The Autry Museum The Autry Museum of the American West wants to know, “What makes Griffith Park special to you?” In a city with such diversity as Los Angeles, The Autry is reaching out to Angelenos in hopes to hear from as many people as possible. What makes Griffith Park special to […]
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EVERY SUNDAY- Automobile Driving Museum's Come cruising on a Sunday afternoon at the Automobile Driving Museum. One of the unique features of the museum is that on Sundays, guests are given a rare opportunity. Sunday Car Rides take place in a piece of history, as you are whisked around in one of several pristine classic […]
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FREE EVERY 2nd TUESDAY of the MONTH- Griffith Park Discover the Autry Museum of the American West, and discover art, history, and cultures of the American West! Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and cultural materials, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, interactive areas, and more. […]
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FREE EVERYDAY- off PCH in Malibu The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.This collection antiquities includes over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection along with five additional galleries for changing exhibitions. There are objects dating from 6,500 B.C. to A.D. 400. The Getty Villa offers […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - Pasadena Visit USC Pacific Asian Museum! An integral part of the University of Southern California, the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring encounters with the art, history, and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! USC […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - San Pedro Discover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits, a research library, a ham radio station, and a gift shop. […]
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EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
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ONE MUSEUM. TWO LOCATIONS- Free Every Thursday Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art. With two distinct venues—MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA—and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada desert, we engage audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, educational programs, and publishing. Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art, […]
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THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER - Sepulveda Pass The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition. Welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations. The Skirball Cultural Center participates in experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, […]
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FRIDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Wende Museum is an art museum, historical archive of the Cold War, and center for creative community engagement that explores and inspires change. The Wende Museum is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free, and no reservations are required. ADMISSION IS […]
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NOW OPEN FRIDAY - SUNDAY- Griffith Park Griffith Observatory is a free-admission facility located on the south side of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. The building and grounds are accessible for all visitors. The building is busiest on weekends, during summer and holiday periods, and at sunset. Griffith Observatory’s grounds and roads are generally open […]
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EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- Autry Museum Join us monthly at the Autry Museum to enjoy an evening al fresco at the Odd Market, an “indie” bazaar with food trucks, live music, and the coolest SoCal vendors for crafts, vintage items, home goods, and oddities. Select museum galleries will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For […]
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WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER - Various Location around Los Angeles Join The Getty Center as they celebrate its 25th Anniversary! J. Paul Getty Trust is partnering up with neighborhoods across Los Angeles to produce ten bespoke community-centric festivals that embrace the local community and showcase Getty-inspired programming. The objective of Getty 25 is to celebrate the […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum Hammer Museum Free Screening presents: Never Rarely Something Always SATURDAY JUL 16, 2022 7:30 PM Part of the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s American Neorealism, Part Two: 1984-2020 screening series. Register at cinema.ucla.edu to attend this in-theater screening. Never Rarely Sometimes Always was deservedly awarded a special jury prize at the 2020 Sundance Film […]
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FREE TUESDAY TO SUNDAY - Los Angeles Occupying a former flour mill, Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles presents art exhibitions, events, and learning activities that connect with the local community in a vibrant architectural space. ON VIEW THIS SUMMER ‘Paul McCarthy. A&E Drawings’ A&E Drawing Session 2021 With Lilith Stangenberg’ is open until Sun 17 […]
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OPEN EVERY THIRD SUNDAY- in Holmby Hills In 1950, Walt built the The Carolwood Pacific Railroad in the backyard of his house in Holmby Hills, California. He named the railroad for the street where he lived: Carolwood Drive. The first run on the Carolwood Pacific Railroad took place on May 7, 1950. The 2,615 feet […]
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THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER - Sepulveda Pass The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition. Welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations. The Skirball Cultural Center participates in experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, […]
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FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 12- Torrance The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California's aviation heritage. The Air Museum's educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history. The Air Museum offers an inside […]
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OPEN WEEKENDS- Mt Wilson Mount Wilson Observatory is located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet. Mount Wilson Observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Free of charge, this is a must see experience. Viewing through the 100-Inch Hooker Telescope The world's largest telescope […]
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WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER - Various Location around Los Angeles Join The Getty Center as they celebrate its 25th Anniversary! J. Paul Getty Trust is partnering up with neighborhoods across Los Angeles to produce ten bespoke community-centric festivals that embrace the local community and showcase Getty-inspired programming. The objective of Getty 25 is to celebrate the […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - Downtown Los Angeles VISIT ICA LA TODAY! The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all. Open Wednesday - Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm ADMISSION IS FREE! Learning […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of Man Push Cart / Chop Shop Part of the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s American Neorealism, Part Two: 1984-2020 screening series. Register at cinema.ucla.edu to attend this in-theater screening. In the wee hours of the Manhattan morning, Ahmad (Ahmad Rzavi) grinds out a living from […]
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FREE EVERYDAY- off PCH in Malibu The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.This collection antiquities includes over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection along with five additional galleries for changing exhibitions. There are objects dating from 6,500 B.C. to A.D. 400. The Getty Villa offers […]
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FREE WEEKDAYS- UCLA Westwood Village The UCLA Collection of Meteorites is the largest on the West Coast and contains over 2500 samples from about 1500 different meteorites. It is the fifth largest collection of meteorites in the United States and the second largest housed at a university. Our collection includes the main masses of about 40 […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of Man Push Cart / Chop Shop Part of the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s American Neorealism, Part Two: 1984-2020 screening series. Register at cinema.ucla.edu to attend this in-theater screening. In the wee hours of the Manhattan morning, Ahmad (Ahmad Rzavi) grinds out a living from […]
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FREE EVERYDAY- The Sepulveda Pass The Getty Museum, located on the west side of the Sepulveda Pass, is one of the most visually stunning locations in Los Angeles. The Getty is an architectural master piece, over looking a garden like no other, featuring some of the best views of the Los Angeles basin. The J. […]
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FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad Museum presents An in-depth installation of Andy Warhol, opening May 26, 2021, features 26 works (11 on view for the first time at The Broad), including Mao (1973), 40 Gold Marilyns (1980), and a major new acquisition, Liz (1963). Liz is a celebrated work featuring a silkscreened image of Elizabeth Taylor, who represented both […]
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FREE EVERY DAY! @ UCLA The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas—past and present. The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by […]
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NOW THRU NOVEMBER 13TH- Westwood Village, UCLA The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents Particular Histories: Provenance Research in African Arts July 10–November 13, 2022 Provenance research (an investigation of an artwork’s past ownerships) traces the movement of a given object through different cultural, economic, and political contexts. Particular Histories presents five provenance case studies drawn […]
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California African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair FREE! TUES - SUNDAY- Exposition Park The California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. Admission is free to all visitors. The California African American Museum's mission is to […]
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OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The Fire! Science & Safety exhibition invites you to explore Casa Del Fuego, Apartment 911 as a fire danger detective, seeking out fire and burn hazards so you can help make families, pets and homes safer. Hands-on interactives give you a chance to explore the science of fire—safely—by creating “fire” out of different ingredients in our firepit, […]
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EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
FREE!
ONE MUSEUM. TWO LOCATIONS- Free Every Thursday Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art. With two distinct venues—MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA—and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada desert, we engage audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, educational programs, and publishing. Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art, […]
FREE!
FREE FOR ALL EVERY THURSDAY- Skirball Cultural Center Noah’s Ark at the Skirball has returned! This award-winning children's and family destination invites visitors of all generations to play, climb, build, explore, make believe, and make friends—all while exploring an eight-thousand-square-foot wooden ark, filled to the rafters with whimsical animals and new storm clouds that will […]
FREE!
FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists […]
FREE!
FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad Museum presents two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are in the Broad collection. Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) is now open with reservations required in advance. Kusama’s Longing for Eternity (2017) is on view on the third floor and doesn't require reservations. Learn […]
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OPEN THURSDAY - SUNDAY- Santa Monica The Santa Monica History Museum was founded under the “Historical Activities Committee” of Santa Monica’s Centennial Celebration in 1975 and by a public poll, with their goal to collect, preserve, and be the caretaker of history. Its name at that time was the Santa Monica Historical Society and it […]
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FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad Museum presents two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are in the Broad collection. Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) is now open with reservations required in advance. Kusama’s Longing for Eternity (2017) is on view on the third floor and doesn't require reservations. Learn […]
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THURSDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, California is an educational institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 2:00 pm TO 8:00 pm SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 12:00 pm TO 6:00 pm […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of BELOW DREAMS Adapted from interviews she conducted with passengers she met on a Greyhound bus traveling from New York to New Orleans, director Garrett Bradley’s impressive feature debut follows three 20-somethings—an unemployed father, a single mom, and a new transplant from New York—on […]
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FREE TUESDAY TO SUNDAY - Los Angeles Occupying a former flour mill, Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles presents art exhibitions, events, and learning activities that connect with the local community in a vibrant architectural space. Exhibitions are free to attend. No advance booking is necessary. Our gallery and garden will be open six days a […]
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FRIDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Wende Museum is an art museum, historical archive of the Cold War, and center for creative community engagement that explores and inspires change. The Wende Museum is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free, and no reservations are required. ADMISSION IS […]
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SPECIAL EXHIBITION AT THE BROAD: MAY 21 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 Featuring over twenty artists, the special exhibition This Is Not America’s Flag spotlights the myriad ways artists explore the symbol of the flag of the United States of America, underscoring its vast, divergent, and complex meanings. Titled after Alfredo Jaar’s iconic 1987 work, A Logo for America, This Is Not […]
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SELECT SATURDAYS THIS SUMMER- The Getty Center The Getty Center presents OFF THE 405, the Getty Center's annual outdoor summer concert series, bringing some of today's most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views. Hand Habits Date: Saturday, July 23, 2022 Time: DJ set at 6 p.m.; […]
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FREE EVERY SUNDAY- Los Angeles VISIT THE CRAFT MUSEUM TODAY! Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. This unique museum engages people through its diverse exhibitions and programs that challenge established ideas about craft and folk art and inspire a […]
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SUNDAYS- Venice Beach Pier Venice Oceanarium EVERY SUNDAY, 11am - 2pm. @ Venice Pier. A Museum without Walls teaches kids about Marine Biology & the Santa Monica Bay! Our oceanographic display includes rare specimens, shark jaws, and historical artifacts. Be a Citizen Scientist and help us gather ocean data from our water testing kits. Observe […]
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EVERY SUNDAY - Los Angeles Visit The African American Firefighter Museum! The African American Firefighter Museum is dedicated to promote diversity and to stand up for inequality against all races and genders. The first floor contains vintage fire apparatus, stories and pictures of pioneering African American Los Angeles Firefighters. The Museum gallery is located on […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of BALLAST Shot throughout in a wintery blue light, the Mississippi delta itself appears bruised by the loss and hurt at the core of writer-director Lance Hammer’s Black-centered family drama. In the wake of a young man’s death by suicide, his twin brother (Micheal […]
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OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The California Science Center Life! Beginnings celebrates life's incredible ability to make more life. Discover how humans and all living creatures reproduce, develop, and pass on their genes to bring new life into the world. Perform a mating dance with other animals, build a baby pigeon by mixing and matching its parents’ […]
FREE!
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STREAM NOW- TWO HOUR VIRTUAL TOUR- Petersen Auto Museum Petersen Auto Museum welcomes you to join us as we do our first ever, 2+hour Full Museum & Vault Virtual Guided Tour. This tour will walk through almost all of the vehicles in the museum and cover the 5 newest exhibitions including Supercars, Extreme Conditions, Reclaimed […]
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EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of RUBY IN PARADISE Looking for a better future, Ruby (Ashley Judd) leaves her small rural town in Tennessee for the Florida coast. “I got out without getting beaten or pregnant so I’m doing okay,” she tells a coworker, after arguing her way into […]
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WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER - Various Location around Los Angeles Join The Getty Center as they celebrate its 25th Anniversary! J. Paul Getty Trust is partnering up with neighborhoods across Los Angeles to produce ten bespoke community-centric festivals that embrace the local community and showcase Getty-inspired programming. The objective of Getty 25 is to celebrate the […]
FREE!
FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad museum presents an in-depth installation of Roy Lichtenstein, opening May 26, 2021, features 22 artworks, with nearly half on view for the first time, including Purist Still Life (1975), Female Figure (1979), Two Paintings: Radiator and Folded Sheets (1984), and Nude with Pyramid (1994). An outcome of sustained and ongoing engagement with artists and artwork, the Broad collection is distinctive […]
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WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER - Various Location around Los Angeles Join The Getty Center as they celebrate its 25th Anniversary! J. Paul Getty Trust is partnering up with neighborhoods across Los Angeles to produce ten bespoke community-centric festivals that embrace the local community and showcase Getty-inspired programming. The objective of Getty 25 is to celebrate the […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of BORDER RADIO Allison Anders, Dean Lent, and Kurt Voss leapt on to the scene with this stunning early feature, made while they were still graduate students at UCLA. Ostensibly the tale of a punk musician (played by Chris D. of the Flesh Eaters) […]
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Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Questions)- DTLA MOCA has reinstalled the monumental wall work by Los Angeles–based artist Barbara Kruger (b. New York 1945), Untitled (Questions) (1990/2018). The emblematic red, white, and blue artwork was originally commissioned by MOCA in 1989 for the exhibition A Forest of Signs: Art in the Crisis of Representation, and was last installed in […]
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EXPLORE SOCAL MUSEUMS FOR FREE - LA County Library Enjoy FREE MUSEUM TICKETS for you and your family! Discover the art, history, and culture of Los Angeles County on family day as you explore exhibits in partnered museums of LA County Library! Visit the website to claim passes to any of these museums: Catalina Island […]
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FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists […]
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FREE EVERY DAY! @ UCLA The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas—past and present. The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by […]
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NOW THRU NOVEMBER 13TH- Westwood Village, UCLA The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents Particular Histories: Provenance Research in African Arts July 10–November 13, 2022 Provenance research (an investigation of an artwork’s past ownerships) traces the movement of a given object through different cultural, economic, and political contexts. Particular Histories presents five provenance case studies drawn […]
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NOW ON EXHIBIT THRU NOVEMBER 13TH- Westwood Village, UCLA UCLA Fowler Museum presents Particular Histories: Provenance Research In African Arts Provenance research (an investigation of an artwork’s past ownerships) traces the movement of a given object through different cultural, economic, and political contexts. Particular Histories presents five provenance case studies drawn from African material dating […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - San Pedro Discover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits, a research library, a ham radio station, and a gift shop. […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - Downtown Los Angeles VISIT ICA LA TODAY! The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all. Open Wednesday - Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm ADMISSION IS FREE! Learning […]
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KIDS UNDER 12 FREE- Long Beach Jawlensky and Kandinsky: The Milton Wichner Collection Through October 2 The most significant gift in the Museum’s history was a generous bequest of collector Milton Wichner in 1979. Wichner’s gift of 61 works by European Modernists changed the course of the Museum’s future, expanding the collection from one of regional-focus, […]
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EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
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FREE FOR ALL EVERY THURSDAY- Skirball Cultural Center Noah’s Ark at the Skirball has returned! This award-winning children's and family destination invites visitors of all generations to play, climb, build, explore, make believe, and make friends—all while exploring an eight-thousand-square-foot wooden ark, filled to the rafters with whimsical animals and new storm clouds that will […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - Pasadena Visit USC Pacific Asian Museum! An integral part of the University of Southern California, the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring encounters with the art, history, and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! USC […]
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KIDS UNDER 12 FREE- Long Beach The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. Since its inception, the Museum has been housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. In 1957, the Anderson House was designated as the Long Beach Museum […]
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FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH in Pasadena The first Tuesday of every month from 4:00 to 8:00pm is Kids Space Museum Free Family Night. Admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone during these hours only. Families can engage with special programming and performers that highlight cultures and traditions from around the world. Expect crowds […]
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FRIDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Wende Museum is an art museum, historical archive of the Cold War, and center for creative community engagement that explores and inspires change. The Wende Museum is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free, and no reservations are required. ADMISSION IS […]
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FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 12- Torrance The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California's aviation heritage. The Air Museum's educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history. The Air Museum offers an inside […]
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TUESDAY TO SUNDAY - Italian American Museum of Los Angeles The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, or IAMLA, is located in the historic Italian Hall, which was constructed in 1908 to serve as a gathering place for the Italian community. Today, the Italian Hall is the oldest remaining structure from Los Angeles’ Italian enclave […]
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WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - San Pedro Discover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits, a research library, a ham radio station, and a gift shop. […]
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THURSDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, California is an educational institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 2:00 pm TO 8:00 pm SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 12:00 pm TO 6:00 pm […]
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THIS FRIDAY- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of BEAU TRAVAIL France, 1999 French Foreign Legion sergeant Galoup (Leos Carax regular Denis Lavant) violently fumbles with the quandary of fading glory in Claire Denis’ masterful fifth feature, set in the Horn of Africa in the peacetime Republic of Djibouti. Like the […]
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STREAM NOW- TWO HOUR VIRTUAL TOUR- Petersen Auto Museum Petersen Auto Museum welcomes you to join us as we do our first ever, 2+hour Full Museum & Vault Virtual Guided Tour. This tour will walk through almost all of the vehicles in the museum and cover the 5 newest exhibitions including Supercars, Extreme Conditions, Reclaimed […]
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TODAY- The Getty Center's Central Garden Garden Concerts for Kids is a free outdoor music series for kids and their families in the Getty Center's Central Garden featuring some of the best children's musical artists from across the nation. Please feel free to bring a picnic blanket, but lawn chairs are not allowed. TODAYS SCHEDULE […]
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OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS- San Fernando Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center sits on Red Box Saddle in the Angeles National Forest. It sits in the middle of the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail, historically named for the Native populations who were relocated to the San Gabriel Mission. The area was a resting spot on the trek […]
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OPEN WEEKENDS- Mt Wilson Mount Wilson Observatory is located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet. Mount Wilson Observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Free of charge, this is a must see experience. Viewing through the 100-Inch Hooker Telescope The world's largest telescope […]
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NOW OPEN FRIDAY - SUNDAY- Griffith Park Griffith Observatory is a free-admission facility located on the south side of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. The building and grounds are accessible for all visitors. The building is busiest on weekends, during summer and holiday periods, and at sunset. Griffith Observatory’s grounds and roads are generally open […]
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FREE! TUES - SUNDAY- Exposition Park The California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. Admission is free to all visitors. The California African American Museum's mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment […]
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OPEN EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY- Hollywood The Hollywood Heritage Museum, is located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, which was built in 1901. The story of the early Hollywood motion picture industry and the historic Hollywood community is told through archival photographs, historic documents, movie props and related memorabilia. Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille's office […]
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TONIGHT- The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents a free screening of NÉNETTE AND BONI Nénette et Boni, France, 1996 “For Nénette et Boni, we (Godard and Denis) knew that we wanted the opposite of the film I did before (I Can’t Sleep, 1994). We wanted to work with long lenses and do mostly close ups, to […]
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