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EXPLORE L.A. | | | | | | | Barnsdall Art Park and Hollyhock House4800 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood,
CA
90027
323-644-6269 | | | | | Description: EAST HOLLYWOOD. Barnsdall Art Park is a bit unusual as a park, given that its most prominent feature isn't nature. Rather, it promotes cultural programs and delivers arts-related offerings to the public. Among the attractions are galleries, studios, a theater, and sculpture gardens. In addition, the park is home to Frank Lloyd Wright's 1921 Hollyhock House. This structure, Wright's first in LA, sought to find an architecural vocabulary for residences in Southern California. Rooftop terraces and outdoor living spaces merge with the interior, taking advantage of the climate and the views. Tours of the house are available.
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| California African American Museum600 State Dr
Los Angeles,
CA
90037
213-744-7432 | | | | | Description: EXPOSITION PARK. Thanks to a wonderful collection of art and artifacts, this museum traces the history, experience, and culture of African Americans, focusing on California and the western US. The museum offers permanent and changing exhibits, including a vibrant display depicting the early New Orleans jazz era. The museum also offers educational programs and workshops featuring music, film, and the fine arts.
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| Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
310-443-7000 | | | | | Description: WESTWOOD. Tucked away on the north campus of UCLA is this, one of the nation's best sculpture collections. More than 70 works by well-known artists like Calder, Noguchi, Rodin, Matisse, and Zuniga populate five acres dedicated to outdoor art. Maintained by the university's Hammer Museum, the collection grows each year. A quiet oasis, the garden is open year-round and is a lovely destination for a contemplative stroll.
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| 1200 Getty Center Dr
Los Angeles,
CA
90049
310-440-7300 | | | | | Description: BRENTWOOD. In the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center unites the J. Paul Getty Trust's museum, institutes, and grant program. The 110-acre complex is home to a great collection of pre-20th century European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and photographs. The museum consists of five connected pavilions surrounding a landscaped courtyard, and visitors are encouraged to choose their own route through the galleries. Gallery and garden tours are offered daily.
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| Japanese American National Museum369 E 1st St
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
213-625-0414 | | | | | Description: LITTLE TOKYO. This museum occupies a remodeled Buddhist temple and features photographs, personal objects, art, and artifacts reflecting the history of Japanese immigration and assimilation into American culture. Among the facility's attractions are those that allow visitors to experiment with origami, examine Japanese family photo albums, learn about World War II internment camps, and view the short film "Moving Memories."
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| Los Angeles County Museum of Art5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
323-857-6000 | | | | | Description: WILSHIRE. This multi-building complex houses paintings, sculptures, costumes, and world-renowned textiles and decorative art offerings. American and European works comprise the bulk of the museum's holdings, but vast collections of Asian and ancient art are available as well. In fact, noteworthy collections of Latin American and Japanese art are exhibited in their own separate buildings. A regular schedule of events includes music, films, and family programs.
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| Museum of Contemporary Art250 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
213-626-6222 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. MOCA's primary location is this Arata Isozaki-designed building, but two satellite locations exist at the Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo and at the Pacific Design Center. Art offerings range from paintings and works on paper to sculptures and installations. The museum features works by well-known artists like Jackson Pollock, Claes Oldenburg, Mark Rothko, Diane Arbus, Frank Stella, and Piet Mondrian. Emerging artists are also represented.
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| 9786 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90035
310-553-8403 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. This museum offers interactive, high-tech exhibits that explore and identify racism and prejudice, both in America and during the European Holocaust. It utilizes film, technology, photographs, and artifacts to relate its story and that of a variety of American families. The Point of View Diner installation offers an introspective look at individual responsibility as it relates to drunk driving; it also discusses hate speech versus First Amendment rights. Call in advance for reservations. Tickets are for a specific time of admission; allow three to four hours to see all the exhibits.
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| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90007
213-763-3466 | | | | | Description: EXPOSITION PARK. [Portions of the museum are undergoing renovations expected to be completed in late 2010 please call for details before visiting.] When in LA, a visit to the Natural History Museum is a must. Well-known for detailed exhibits of North American and African mammals, the museum also has a fascinating marine life exhibit that includes Megamouth, the rarest shark in the world (only 17 have been found since 1976). Dinosaurs are perennial favorites, but don't miss the Hall of Birds, the insect zoo, or the Discovery Center, which offers lots of hands-on activities for kids. The Wolfgang Puck-affiliated cafe serves signature pizzas and also offers a children's menu and play area.
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| Page Museum La Brea Tar Pits5801 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
323-934-7243 | | | | | Description: WILSHIRE. One of the world's richest fossil sites, La Brea Tar Pits is the setting for this intriguing museum. Visitors get a look at life in Southern California during the Ice Age (between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago) thanks to exhibits of recovered fossils from animals like mammoths, dire wolves, birds of prey, and saber-toothed cats. Guests also get a first-hand glimpse of fossil preparation in the paleontological laboratory. When you've completed the interior attractions, stroll through the surrounding park and enjoy its sights and sounds. As an added bonus, Pit 91 is still being excavated, and visitors can observe the scientific undertakings during July and August.
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