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    Holocaust Museum LA

    4.6 (168 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    That One G.

    Went here on an extra credit school field trip. Was worth the time. Enjoyed it so much and was saddened by what I learned. I felt honored in having met one of the holocaust survivors. Bless her heart. This place brings you to reality. History of reality. The staff was amazing. Parking is below at the garage. Not hard to miss. Its a very quiet and clean place. Id definitely recommend to anyone trying to get more knowledge.

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    Annabelle R.

    We visited this past Sunday and the only bad thing about our experience was the parking situation. Yes, they have a garage across the street, but the traffic in that garage was problably worse than LA traffic overall. But the museum itself was great. I appreciated the modern and spacious set up inside, the beautifully displayed photos and artifacts, and descriptions about important individuals and their stories during the time of the Holocaust. They even had interactive kiosks about victims and survivors, and live speakers (at certain times) to educate visitors and answer questions as well. I loved how they lined the walls with LA Times newspapers and headlines throughout the walkthrough, to connect it to the city. I also enjoyed exploring the artwork of Dave Fox, an exhibition titled Reinventing Home. The Bluthner Grand Piano is the largest artifact in the museum's collection, which belonged to a Jewish conductor from Budapest who eventually moved to LA. During the Holocaust, the Bluthner family saved and stored pianos sold to Jewish customers trying to escape the Nazis and later returned almost 100 pianos to these musicians. It was great to hear the interesting story behind that piece. It would have been nice to experience the Tree of Testimony, but that was not running during our visit. It's understandable that not all exhibits will be available. There is also a sign there that an expansion project is underway. By the way, admission to the museum is free on Sundays 1-5pm (though if you park in the garage, it will cost $10 after validation).

    James S.

    I hate that I'm giving a 3 star review but it's only fair based on my experience. I went on a Sunday, when admission is free. Had I paid for admission, I'd be even more disappointed. The museum is small. It requires reservations and downloading their app and internet to get the most basic experience. When I arrived the guided tour was already underway and rather than wait, I walked it by myself. While there are some very interesting artifacts, most of it requires you to listen on your phone with headphones or their device. I was able to walk the entire museum in about 30 minutes. You could definitely spend more time here but it was noisy and I didn't want to be on my phone to experience it. I honestly expected more from a Holocaust museum in Los Angeles. No doubt, it's important to remember and learn about the atrocities but the museum should be better.

    Vaani S.

    Small yet an information powerhouse, this museum gave me tears, goosebumps, and then some. I have no photos because I was so engrossed when I went here. I spent over 2 hours here and still couldn't go over everything. I could spend all day here. It's a must-visit place for people who are curious or kids, there is so much to learn. It's adjacent to a park so parking can be an issue, we parked on the street and walked through the park for about 6 minutes to get here. There is also a mall parking structure across the street. We booked online so just had to show up and the check-in process was quick, the staff was friendly. They have their own devices for you to use at every spot or you can scan a QA code on your phone. There are earphones available for $1 to plug in and listen to information. I am already planning another trip to LA so that I can go here again.

    Debbie F.

    Important museum not to be missed. We must never forget what happened! Free to California residents. You can park in the Grove lot and walk over. They validate capping the parking cost at $10. Listening devices at no charge. Very well done museum.

    Tracy H.

    Decided to check out this museum since it was near the Grove. Your greeted with a locked door. You must either ring the bell or knock' then let in by a security guard or they buzz you in. Sad that with all going on in the world, this is what we have come to. Anyway, security checks your belongings and you sign in. They offer an audio tour, highly recommend it. We didn't and had to read everything. Which was still very interesting. The first section was a tear fest. To be truthful, it all was. It's not a huge museum, maybe a hour of your time. The museum is free. It they do ask for donations. I don't really recommend taking really small children, but at the same time, it's very educational. I posted some pictures. Not the best quality and a couple are a tad graphic.

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    May A.

    Free everyday! Great experience Came to visit on the weekend of Free Museum Day but the museum is free admission daily anyway. The confusing part for us is finding the entrance to the building and where to park. They are not easy to locate especially when visiting for the first time. We called the museum and the recorded information was quite helpful. Guests can park free at the Pan Pacific Park parking lot. Inside we checked in with security and they directed us to the staff behind the counter if we wanted to check-out an audio guided headset for a self-guided tour. As we explored the galleries and exhibits we were able to see personal belongings and material evidence that allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and what happened. Very poignant experience as we took our time reading personal stories and learn about important events in this part of history. During this Free Museum Day weekend they've added extra tours & Holocaust survivor talks. They offer hourly docent-led tours from 10am to 5pm. They will also hold survivor talks at 12:30pm and 3pm. All events free, of course. Today is the last day. It is encouraged for visitors to donate $10 at end of your self-guided tour. There is a donation box at exit/entrance. Review #1271

    Christine N.

    Woooow very cool that this place is 100% free to CA residents. You need to show them your COVID vaccination in order to enter. They give you iPhones to carry around to listen to their audio tours if you wanted for free or you can use your own phone. I found it super laggy and slow, so we just read everything on our own. We spent about an hour and half and then check out the park that was outside. Very cool experience if you are ever close by. It's really close to the shopping center across the street.

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    Everyone should visit and learn from a terrible, tragic period in history . Well presented

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    “It would have been great to hear first hand from a Holocaust survivor, but none were planned during our visit.”

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    Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County - The Rotunda at NHM

    Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    5.4 mi•Exposition Park
    Free WiFi
    Wheelchair accessible

    For those who may not know, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, is free from 3 to 5 p.m…read more maybe only on weekdays but maybe weekends too. I am not sure, but most of the information is right, if one is compelled they can fact-broaden my statement. I went to take advantage of this offer but it was June 19th and in honor of the holiday everyone got in for free on this day. But apparently it was a last minute decision. So poor reporting seems to be more like offering information as it comes, not in a malicious way, or incompetent way, more in like the town crier gives what he knows in excitement and it is the responsibility of hearers to know what to do with the information, including vetting it responsibly or accepting it as a gift when given by surprise, even though it could have come in handy earlier. So I entered and I made a beeline to the Butterfly Pavillion. I think it was 12 dollars and worth every single cent. And I write that as a full-blown understatement because exaggeration did not seem the way to go. Like saying this place was worth more than 12 dollars, it was worth the weight of a camel's back in gold. The experience was beautiful. And that statement can be easily understood. I mean butterfly garden + momentary visit= beautiful. But more than that it was a type of beautiful that I had not experience before. It was a new facet of nature's beauty that I experienced. Mostly because I had never interacted with butterflies in this way. For instance, there was a butterfly with wings that were a strong bold blue, almost neon, and for sure, vibrant. Like a royal blue not because it was that shade but because amongst blues it would have palatial lineage in its shade. We were warned that butterflies might be on the ground. And on two experiences two were. The first I encountered was not flying. And the younger members of the experience made sure to announce the butterflies presence and its vulnerability. I feel like sometime in this place's history a butterfly did get stepped on. And for no other reason, than the natural happens. In the second occasion, a butterfly was trying to fly or stand still and could not because the winds made it topple. During that moment a butterfly apparently landed on my back. Man people, if not all, wonder if a butterfly will land on them? And what it would mean? I mean, it could be good news. Saying that a butterfly landing on a person is an omen of disaster does quite fit the visual of the insect and what horror brings. A butterfly did land on my wrist and of course one can't help but feel special. Like, the butterfly chose me and its trying to communicate something. Something important that the universe wants me to hear. What exactly that is? I am not sure. I need to reflect on that later or I will know when the butterfly effects comes clearer in time.

    We had a pretty fun experience at the Natural History Museum with our 3 year old toddlers! We only…read morewent through the lower ground and first floor because we didn't think the second floor would be as appealing for them. Overall, it was a fun experience and a nice place to explore with little ones. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something different to do with young kids. I would avoid the dinosaur show at all cost. It was not worth it not one bit! I also don't think a membership is worth it. This was kind of like a one year kind of experience in my opinion.

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    World of Illusions

    World of Illusions

    3.9(1k reviews)
    2.2 mi•Hollywood

    Needed a last minute outing to keep the kids busy so naturally, I googled my options. This…read morelocation was pretty convenient so off we went. Tickets were pretty easy to purchase online. I thought it was a timed entry but it is not...or it wasn't when we went. I followed the parking sign on the wall which led me to a lot just a little north of the museum. It was $20 to park there. Had I had more time to plan, I may have parked somewhere else as I felt that was a bit steep. I'm assuming metered parking would be hard to find in that location as it is in the heart of Hollywood. I thought it would be similar to the Museum of Illusions in New York, but rather than a museum feel, this was purely just photo ops. You can rent tripods at the front for $10. They also provide free lockers for your bags and stuff- which I would highly recommend. I didn't take up the offer in the beginning but soon realized that was a better option. I would also like to highly recommend and thank Tim! He showed us the ropes of how to take photos and he took some photos for us. He was friendly, professional and patient with my two young kids. He definitely knows his way around an iPhone camera and showed me some tricks I didn't even know. Tim's photos came out a lot better than mine as you need to find the perfect angle for the pictures to have that illusion effect. The tickets I purchased online also allowed us to go to the giant house next door and the upside down house. Tim came to the rescue again and took some amazing photos for us in the upside down house. It was a fun experience for all of us and I would definitely recommend visiting this location. If you see Tim, ask him for some pointers! Thank you, Tim!

    This was just a fun little stop we made while walking Hollywood Blvd…read more The museum of illusions tickets cost $35, and a tripod rental is $10. They also offer many other packages. A good time was had by all!

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    Los Angeles County Museum of Art - A performance inside the gallery.

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    0.7 mi•Mid-Wilshire

    Jazz at LACMA is a weekly summer must!…read more There's nothing like enjoying the cool evening air with smooth jazz at LACMA. Every Friday from May through September, live jazz fills the Smidt Welcome Plaza, with a new performer each week (check the website for upcoming acts and food truck/vendor lineups). We felt lucky to visit when Betty "Cool Miss B" Brown received the L.A. Jazz Treasure Award from the Los Angeles Jazz Society. Performances start at 6pm, but I highly recommend arriving at least an hour early, Bring your own food and drinks for a perfect picnic. The earlier you get there, the better chance of snagging a seat in the plaza; otherwise, there's plenty of lawn space and additional tables nearby. Food trucks and vendors are set up just behind the plaza. It was so much fun to see everyone relaxing, dancing, and simply enjoying the music. My son and I were vibing the whole time. Seeing him feel the music was a special memory that took me back to when I first discovered jazz. Definitely core memories unlocked. We can't wait for next week's event! (Just be aware parking is $24, but otherwise, we loved every moment of Jazz at LACMA.)

    From the very beginning of the first impression, it was horrible…read moreImagine exiting the parking lot elevators to enter the museum only to be surrounded by colossal bronze sculptures of animal heads, and one demonic head! Yikes! Yeah, that was our first impression which was bad Overall, This was such a waste of time. We were very unimpressed by the exhibits. All this post, modern art is quite rubbish. People making random scribbles and throwing paint on it is art? My three-year-old niece can give me that for free. The figurines and statues are grotesque. They have way too many rules about what to wear and how you carry your backpack. And the payment you make only permits you to go to certain areas. Very unimpressed by their collection Totally regret coming here and will never go back

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    My kiddos enjoying the day at LACMA

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    Bubble World - Went and had a glorious time each room has a theme. It was fun for all ages.

    Bubble World

    3.1(117 reviews)
    15.0 mi

    we love going to these little pop-up stuff that we see on social media or on Google and everything…read moreand this time we went to bubble world in Montebello. It wasn't that far of a drive for us and parking. There was a lot of parking and it was free and I believe you had to purchase your times to go and you wait in line and then you also have to sign like a waiver or something We love seeing all these high technology and everything. It was so cool so much opportunities for photos and a lot of things to do with your kids and they seem super entertained. I think we went in and it took probably a good hour or so to see everything and do everything so if you were ever in the area, then totally check it out just kidding. The exhibit was closed now LOL

    Was not impressed. At all…read more Not worth the price and people are gross. The workers do not do their job either. Of course, the place is already quite dirty as it is, especially since it's closing soon. Some of the rooms were cool. I like the balloon room and the lights, but some people should really read the rules. First off, this family blocked the stairway to get in. And one of the family members was this short, big guy who was just running in the balloon room in circles and popping all the balloons and kicking them around up over the walls. Now that's fine, but then me and boyfriend tried to make our way in and another couple too, were there. He continued to kick up a bunch of balloons, while me and another person was trying to take pictures. He even accidentally knocked down his daughter in the process. He was extremely obnoxious and even joked about it with his family members, who just laughed and took videos. Now most of the interactive stuff was bad. It was gross for the most part due to all the germs, dirt, and hair. The balls and balloons all have random dirty smears of brown and orange on them. The ball pit was very dirty. I assume they're not planning on sanitizing any time soon due to the exhibit closing down. Anyways, we go into the light room and the worker says stay in the path and don't the lights. After two minutes, all of a sudden these three kids run in and start going into the lights and grabbing them, she stares and doesn't say a thing to them. These kids are super rowdy so I say something, and then she says oh, yeah don't do that. Pretty useless in my opinion. Most of this stuff is geared towards kids, but my bar was already super low. Do not spend your money here. Go somewhere else.

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    The Bradbury Building - Hours.

    The Bradbury Building

    4.4(318 reviews)
    6.3 mi•Downtown

    Fun stop when visiting Grand Central Market. So many movies have filmed here -- Blade Runner and…read moreLethal Weapon just to name a couple. It's refreshing to see this kind of architecture in Los Angeles among endless mini malls. You can tell real pride went into the design and craftsmanship. A true historic landmark and worth taking a few minutes to appreciate while you're there.

    What can you say about the Bradbury Building except that it is not what it once was. Currently, you…read morecan walk in there pretty much seven days a week and see the skeletal remains of what was once a fantastic piece of DTLA architecture. Now, the upstairs offices are generally blocked off and all that is left is the what used to be. Certainly, the Bradbury Building came to fame during the 1982 movie, Blade Runner where it was used as one of their primary sets. This was long before it was renovated showing off it's truly unique interior architecture. Very beautiful! For a lot of years, this building was pretty much closed to the public except for those who used it as a filming location. Being involved in the film industry for a lot of years, I personally have been in this building a number of times throughout its evolution. More recently, somebody got the great idea to renovate it. I guess that's a good thing? But, in its current state, all that you see is a whole lot of tourists coming in there, even tour guides, taking people in there telling them all kinds of lies about the history of the building. They weren't there, so they don't know! Yet, they speak about it. Now, it's a modernized office structure. Yes, much of the interior metallurgy is still there -- reminiscent of the time gone past. But much the vibe of the building is long gone. That's sad, I think. So, if you're in DTLA, and you want to look back to the past, the Bradbury Building is a interesting place to do that. It's right across the street from Grand Central Market, so it's impossible to miss. You can pretty much go in there seven days a week, and though you'll be limited to staying on the first floor, you can take a look and see what once was. I would say it's definitely worth the expedition.

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    The Bradbury Building - Built in 1893, the Bradbury is the oldest commercial building in downtown

    Built in 1893, the Bradbury is the oldest commercial building in downtown

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    The Museum of Contemporary Art - Admission.

    The Museum of Contemporary Art

    4.0(489 reviews)
    6.1 mi•Downtown
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    What a gem. I can't believe this museum is free…read more Located in Downtown Los Angeles, it's easy to pair with other nearby attractions, making it a great stop if you're spending the day exploring the area. The exhibits were fantastic. MOCA focuses on contemporary art, so you'll find everything from bold abstract paintings and large-scale installations to sculptures, video art, and thought-provoking mixed-media pieces. I love that contemporary art invites you to interpret it for yourself. Some works made me stop and think, while others were simply fun to experience. It was a nice balance of playful, emotional, and thought-provoking. The museum itself is quiet and easy to explore. It never felt crowded, so I could actually spend time with the artwork instead of feeling rushed from room to room. I also really enjoyed the gift shop. They had a fantastic selection of art books and exhibition catalogs that were honestly hard to resist. They also carried plenty of fun collectibles, including lots of reasonably priced Smiskis, which made me smile. Overall, this is an amazing free museum and an easy recommendation if you're in Downtown LA. Whether you're already into contemporary art or just curious to try something different, it's well worth stopping by.

    Moca was a little bit underwhelming. Only a few art installations were amazing to me. Maybe im not…read morean art person but i dont think you need more than 30 minutes here. The front reception were super nice and even told us where the bathrooms were. You know,In case we wanted our exhibit as the bathroom. Haha.. the other workers were extremely rude. My friend was 2 feet away and pointed to a location on a map and got yelled at for not being 2 ft away. She was confused because she was 2 feet away but i told her it was cause they thought she was using super powers from her fingers. There was one where it was window blinds being used as art and we knew we cant touch it but there wasnt any instructions on not being able to walk under it.. we got yelled at for walking underneath it. Alot of the words were small and im not sure if id be able to read them from 2 feet away but i didnt want to get yelled at so i skipped all the reading.

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    Tall Figure by Alberto Giacometti.

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    California Science Center - Rocket Lab Electron Rocket  03-01-2025

    California Science Center

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    5.6 mi•Exposition Park

    Wonderful! And it's FREE! Honestly, there is so much to do here that I don't understand how they…read moremanage to offer all of this without an admission fee. There are tons of interactive exhibits, so this isn't one of those museums where you just walk around reading plaques. You can actually touch things, experiment, play, and learn as you go. Even before you enter, there's an outdoor truck you can lift using a rope and a top-down handle that lets you test torque and mechanical advantage. It's such a simple way to demonstrate the physics behind lifting something that heavy, and obviously I had to try it. One of my favorite parts was the sea life area. They have an interactive exhibit where you can actually touch some of the animals, and there was a surprising diversity of species. I also loved that they have waves running through the habitats. You can tell they put real thought into the animals' wellbeing too. There are signs reminding visitors to let the animals rest, which I really appreciated. There's also a really interesting section about California's different environments and ecosystems, plus a whole wildfire section on the top floor. Lots of focus on biodiversity, with smaller interactive tables throughout where you can learn by actually doing things. The staff were incredibly kind and friendly too, which made the whole experience even better. The location is beautiful. The bottom floor has a cafeteria where you can eat your packed lunch, and you're right next to the Rose Garden. There's also a parking lot nearby, so it's pretty convenient. Honestly, this is such a fun museum whether you're bringing kids or you're just a giant child like me who wants to test the physics of lifting a truck. FREE, interactive, educational, beautiful, and genuinely fun. Absolutely a must-see in LA.

    This place has changed so much the last time I came more than a decade ago!…read more I wanted to bring my son to experience the wonders of science and since o only had to pay for parking, that's not a bad deal. However, I forgot it's next to a stadium so there's cars going into the parking lots and it's confusing when you see a $60 parking sign but luckily museum parking is not the same. The place definitely changed, it seems so much darker, simplistic, and less colorful than I remembered. We didn't purchase any of the specific exhibits so we only went to the free pertinent exhibits which we went through within an hour! I had to slow my son down and because it's so crowded he didn't want to wait in line to look or try anything. I was able to get him to watch some videos playing around the life cycle exhibit, and then he got hungry so we went to the first floor food court. I know it says no food or drinks in the exhibits but I saw a lot of people snacking and drinking in the area, I don't think staff realized because it was so crowded. At the food court, they had a variety of stalls and we went straight to the burgers and pizza, we ordered a pizza and chili fries which my son ate mostly pizza and the snacks i brought. Thy also had a mini market convenience stall which sold snacks as well and a cafe which had ice cream and coffee. I think this place is decent, I can see some of the old things left behind like condiments station and furniture set to the side, so I think they are always revamping the pla

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    The Getty Center - Family fun at the kids garden concert

    The Getty Center

    4.6(4k reviews)
    6.8 mi•Brentwood

    It had been years since I went to the Getty Center, so it was nice to visit…read more You reserve a spot ahead of time for free, which opened about two weeks ahead of when we wanted to go. Entry is free, but you pay for parking (about $25, though cheaper if you come later in the day). The parking lot is huge, and you take a tram up the hill to the museum. When we walked in, there is a huge information booth and lots of people asking if we needed help/directions, and also they have an app that you can tour on your own. The app actually was very detailed, and I could tell that you could visit this place frequently and still see cool stuff. We loved the visiting exhibits. I liked the one at the research center that was about the provenance of a particular picture, how it was stolen and then recovered. The views from the museum are also spectacular, and you can easily see the whole city from there. We ate at the cafe that was nice. They also have a restaurant, a bar, and a couple of coffee carts. It was a hot day - and they have umbrellas everywhere for sun shades. I think every exhibit was interesting and well-curated. Lots of fun stuff at the gift shops.

    We absolutely loved it at The Getty Center. Parking was easy in the parking deck. Just an FYI. When…read moreyou get back to the parking deck after your visit, there are kiosks in the parking deck to pay for your parking. At first we were a bit confused where to pay. You use the kiosk BEFORE you drive out. It was fun to ride the monorail up to the center and got to see great views on the way up. They are doing a major renovation for about a year so definitely check to see if it is open. It is scheduled to close in March of 2027 and reopen in the Spring of 2028. I would definitely try to go before they close and then see what all they did when it reopens. In the interim check out The Getty Villa in Malibu. The Getty Center is truly is an American treasure. The vast amount of art work from all over the world with many iconic pieces is phenomenal. We are so lucky to have it here in LA. We had lunch at one of several dining spots. The one we chose is set up cafeteria style with many different food options that should surely satisfy all your family members. Of course, it's a bit pricey but the food was delicious. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The center is divided up into several buildings so there is a lot of walking plus they have extensive gardens. We did not have time to visit the gardens after spending a great deal of time reading about the art work, furnishings, etc. You could definitely do it all in one day if you arrive early and pace yourself but we decided to come back a second time to enjoy the gardens. A definite must see if you live here or are visiting.

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    The Getty Center - Side of the Museum Exhibitions Pavilion. Always something new to discover!

    Side of the Museum Exhibitions Pavilion. Always something new to discover!

    The Getty Center - The Getty Center arrival Plaza

    The Getty Center arrival Plaza

    The Getty Center - The tram will take you all the way up to the Getty Center and back to your car.  Don't miss the Fran and Ray Stark Sculpture Garden!

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    The tram will take you all the way up to the Getty Center and back to your car. Don't miss the Fran and Ray Stark Sculpture Garden!

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