Museums Tour in Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 4 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 8.5 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 4 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 8.5 km
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Author: ashley
Being one of the most culturally diverse cities in the US, Los Angeles contains a great number of museums that reflect the history of this city and the world. Its museums feature outstanding permanent collections, as well as rotating displays that specialize in television, radio and movie archives. Check out the famous museums in Los Angeles on the following self-guided tour.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Museum of Tolerance
Opened in 1993, Museum of Tolerance offers exhibitions dedicated to identifying and exploring prejudice and racism through interactive means, including video, photographs and artifacts. The museum also focuses on the history of the Holocaust.
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2) Museum of TV and Radio
Museum of TV and Radio gives visitors an opportunity to hear the most prominent recordings of various events and programs. The museum was designed after a similar museum in New York. It showcases a collection of more than 75,000 different radio and TV programs, as well as famous commercials.
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3) One Archives Gallery and Museum
One Archives Gallery and Museum focuses on the history of gays and lesbians in Los Angeles. The museum showcases this history through various records of citizens, social and cultural organizations. Its collections include manuscripts, graphics, photographs and some other significant sources of information.
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4) Zimmer Children's Museum
Zimmer Children's Museum focuses on educating people about cultural diversity, social responsibility and global citizenship. The museum features permanent and rotating exhibits, educational programs and art activities. It is an award-winning children's museum.
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5) Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is considered the first Holocaust museum in the United States of America. It was formed in 1961 when a group of survivors started to share their Holocaust memories. The museum is free and open to public.
6) Architecture & Design Museum
Architecture & Design Museum showcases exhibitions of product design, architecture, interior design and fashion. The museum features a wide range of collections, from captivating photographs to designers' models.
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7) Craft & Folk Art Museum
Craft & Folk Art Museum is one of Los Angeles’ largest museums. Its collections feature a diverse range of handmade artwork from all around the world, including clothing, metal works, religious artifacts and other handmade crafts.
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