Los Angeles · MUSEUMS
14 reviewed
Good museum tickets & tours book up fast in LA, and the great ones go first. Below are the 14 that stand out, with current prices and what makes each different, so you can lock one in before it fills.
Petersen Automotive Museum admission plus Vault access gives you 120 years of car culture and a 90-minute look at 250 rare vehicles.
“Everything was amazing! It was our first time, we get a little nervous coming to places like this but it was amazing ! I loved that we to go through the museum on our on paste ✨ my husband enjoying each room and workers very friendly ✨🫶”
Walk the USS Iowa in San Pedro, learn why it is the Battleship of Presidents, and solve the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt in one day.
“it was a great expericence having to go on this ship and getting an idea of how the marines life was inside a ship. When you go on this ship pay attention to every detail and read its very interesting. I will be going back soon.”
$18 admission to La Brea Tar Pits and Museum with the free Excavator Tour. See bubbling tar and Ice Age fossils.
“Low key experience exceeded my expectations. Don’t miss the movie. It was much more engaging than most science museum movies.”
Visit the La Brea Tar Pits in LA to see bubbling tar, active Ice Age digs at Pit 91, and fossils cleaned in the Fossil Lab.
“A very interesting must-see while visiting downtown Los Angeles. Situated right next to LACMA, it is possible to visit two cultural institutions on the same day. Perfect for kids and grown-ups - who doesn't like skeletons/stories of big beasts?!?”
Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum ticket with audio guide and Ghost Hunting app in LA. Plan 45–90 minutes with a mobile ticket.
“Scary and so worth your money to know European, Asian and American torture from the centuries. Makes us feel lucky to be alive today and not back then.”
Flexible-entry admission to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Anaheim/Buena Park, plus free access to the Nixon birthplace on-site.
“Great experience learned a lot. Well laid out and immaculate. Closer than I thought. I went to Whittier College myself”
Natural History Museum of LA County admission for $18. Explore dinos, fossils, LA nature, and gems. Mobile ticket, great for families.
“We took our granddaughters, ages 12, 16, and 20 who were visiting from to visit from New Jersey. They have visited several of the museums in Philadelphia, but have never seen dinosaurs on the scale that the Natural History Museum has. They were truly impressed with all of the museums exhibits, but they were the most impressed with the dinosaurs!”
Pre-book entry to the GRAMMY Museum in Downtown LA. Try Sonic Playground, hear sound’s evolution, and catch a Hollywood Sign view.
“The Grammy Museum was amazing. The exhibits were educational and exciting. I enjoyed the interactive elements as well.”
One-day Academy Museum LA ticket with Stories of Cinema, Hollywood Hills terrace views, Fanny’s food, Oscars memorabilia, and more.
“I had a great visit to the museum. The exhibits were well curated and played out in a way which made them easy to explore. There was quite a lot to explore- I was there for about 3 hours and could have stayed a bit longer!”
Explore the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles with included admission, four floors of film history, theaters, and Hollywood Hills views.
“I enjoyed my visit, not as interactive or large as I imagined but still fun nonetheless. There’s 3 floors and a really nice view. Cute restaurant and cafe plus a neat gift shop!”
Visit the Medieval Torture Museum in Hollywood with an audio guide, wax sculptures, and a ghost-hunting app experience for $31.
“The .Museum had a lot of interesting things to look at. However for the price the bathrooms were disgusting! No toilet paper and filthy.”
Holocaust Museum LA ticket with Mayim Bialik audio, holographic survivor talks, rare artifacts, and weekend docent tours near The Grove.
“We came on a free Sunday so excellent value for money .I have been to Ann Frank's house and Auswich, and would say this gives a good overall insight into the Holocaust.”
Museum Row in 90 minutes: La Brea fossils, LACMA outdoor art, Urban Light lamps, the Petersen car museum, then the Academy film stop.
“"Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. The tour was fun and informative. Highly recommended!"”
Use a mobile General Admission ticket to visit the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Learn how discrimination evolves, then see why it matters now.
“Powerful. Far beyond my expectations. I recommend the Museum of Tolerance 100% and look forward to returning.”
