Heritage Square Museum is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

1. Heritage Square Museum

8.9
3800 Homer St (Avenue 43), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Montecito Heights · 15 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: They have a cool organic farm right inside

ChristieChristie: Going in the middle of the week will usually get you a private tour. Great place for Victorian geeks and L.A. history buffs.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: A living history museum that explores the settlement and development of Southern California during its first 100 years of statehood.

Skirball Cultural Center is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

2. Skirball Cultural Center

8.7
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd (off I-405 Exit 61), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Brentwood · 27 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica Chao: Free admission for Bank of America card holders on the first week of every month. =) Hand them your BOA card and you're in!

Victor C.Victor Caballero: Schedule your concerts for next season. Eric Bibb's is great. $10 for parking and free concert. Great venue and do the buffet which amazing.

AD N.AD Nys: Coffee cart + cafe don't open until 11 or 1130a - address your caffeine needs prior to arrival.

Dinosaur Hall is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

3. Dinosaur Hall

8.8
Natural History Museum of LA County (900 Exposition Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · South LA · 5 tips and reviews

Mitzi Y.Mitzi Y.: Don't forget to check out the giant whale skeleton on your way back to the main entrance.

Jimmy Z.Jimmy Zendejas: The giant whale on the way to the main entrance is amazing!!!

DarrylDarryl: Best place to see a Dino bone

Valley Relics Museum is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

4. Valley Relics Museum

8.4
7900 Balboa Blvd (at Stagg), Van Nuys, CA
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

Francis U.Francis Unson: This is an awesome place for neon sign selfies at night!

Offbeat L.A.Offbeat L.A.: Amazing museum full of San Fernando Valley relics.

Valley Relics MuseumValley Relics Museum: We are open every Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM. Admission and parking is free! Don't forget to bring your camera and the family!

Lummis Home is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

5. Lummis Home

8.3
200 E Avenue 43, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Arroyo Seco · 9 tips and reviews

Emma G.Emma Goo: very cool, historical gem! the two docents hanging out- had fun knowledge to share. (like how old telephone poles were repurposed to support the roof's structure)

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Built entirely of stones from the Arroyo in the early 1900's, Lummis Home is open to the public for tours Friday-Sunday, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

L N.L N: Awesome piece of California history!

Museum Row on Miracle Mile is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

6. Museum Row on Miracle Mile

8.3
Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Miracle Mile · 7 tips and reviews

Terry S.Terry Stump: The landmark Variety Building skyscraper is the visible-from-afar center of it all.

Terry S.Terry Stump: The large park which makes up most of Museum Row that isn't a building or museum is called Hancock Park, not to be confused with a neighborhood of Los Angeles called Hancock Park further East.

Terry S.Terry Stump: Iconic Landmarks Outside the Museums Include: "Levitated Mass," the street light installation, the largest section of the Berlin Wall outside of Berlin, and the Rodin Sculpture Garden among others.

Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

7. Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust

8.6
100 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Mid-City West · 13 tips and reviews

Patrick C.Patrick Comey: It would probably take a couple of visits to truly appreciate this place. We got a taste with 2.5 hours and will be back. Be sure to use the audio device to enhance your experience. The museum is free

Stephanie H.Stephanie Houser: Attendance is free!

Tracey M.Tracey Maken: Very moving museum. Gives a very early history of the Nazi party and follows through the end of the Second World War. So many first hand accounts and stories of survival.

Gem and Mineral Hall is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

8. Gem and Mineral Hall

7.6
Natural History Museum of LA County (900 Exposition Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · South LA · No tips or reviews
Walt Disney Barn Tour is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

9. Walt Disney Barn Tour

7.7
5202 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · 4 tips and reviews

Brett P.Brett Padelford: Interesting for Disney history buffs. Great volunteer staff.

Lana A.Lana Allen: So worth the Sunday Trip with your kiddies!

Dave T.Dave Tavres: Open the 3rd Sunday of every month from 11am to 3pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. http://www.WaltsBarn.com

California African American Museum is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

10. California African American Museum

7.7
600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · South LA · 16 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Cookson: a smaller museum that you can go through in 20-30 minutes but a lot of great stuff. Focuses on the intersection between socially conscious fine art, history and music. Home to many great events too!

BETBET: Treasures of African American art, history and culture in LA! Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM

The GrioThe Grio: This museum hosts specially mounted exhibitions curated through loans and its own collection. CAAM exhibitions travel throughout California and the nation.

Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

11. Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum

7.7
5202 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Hey, train lovers, on Sundays from 11am-3pm you can ride the model trains.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

AD N.AD Nys: $3 'suggested donation' per ride on Sundays. Get here at 10a for shorter lines. Do it.

Garden C.Garden Carpio: No Babies! Was real dissapointed to show up and my son couldnt ride the train

Chinese American Museum is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

12. Chinese American Museum

7.4
425 N Los Angeles St (off Arcadia St.), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Chinatown · 6 tips and reviews

MereMere: A small but wonderful museum focusing on the Chinese American experience in Los Angeles. Thoughtfully curated with interesting stories and history.

Wen Z.Wen Zheng: It's OK ... I think so...

Romy S.Romy S: Very small, but interesting... It's a good place to take elementary school kids because it is interactive.

Exhibitions Pavilion is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

13. Exhibitions Pavilion

7.4
Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Brentwood · 1 tip

Mike I.Mike I: Interesting exhibition about Los Angeles and the way Future was embraced in its culture and in its grounds. A great lesson of architecture and design at the same time.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

14. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 134 tips and reviews

Jonathan P.Jonathan Payne: Great museum! Wide and sprawling and teeming with information and history, it's located next to USC and the Science museum. You could spend a couple of days visiting it all!

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Check out First Fridays featuring lectures, bands, DJs and special museum tours! Also, don't forget to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour on display out front! Read more.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural history museum in the western United States with more than 33 million specimens and artifacts

The Eames House (Case Study House #8) is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

15. The Eames House (Case Study House #8)

9.3
203 Chautauqua Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Pacific Palisades · 14 tips and reviews

Monica T.Monica Trajano: Inspiring architecture and grounds. Very well kept home; staff is accommodating, knowledgeable and pleasant.

The StandardThe Standard: Original home and studio of Charles and Ray Eames

Kayvon T.Kayvon Tehranian: Declared a National Historic Landmark on 9/20/2006