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

1. Skirball Cultural Center

8.8
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd (off I-405 Exit 61), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Brentwood · 27 tips and reviews

Bo L.Bo Liebman: Cool location. Great room and space for a wedding ceremony.

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.

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

2. Heritage Square Museum

8.6
3800 Homer St (Avenue 43), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Montecito Heights · 15 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Beautiful grounds with some interesting buildings. Good group of volunteers, lots of buildings moved from Pasadena.

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.

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

3. Valley Relics Museum

8.5
7900 Balboa Blvd (at Stagg), Van Nuys, CA
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

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!

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

Justin B.Justin Bonney: The must come to if you grew up and moved away or if you still live here. Treasure for the valley as We Know and remember

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

4. Dinosaur Hall

8.6
Natural History Museum of LA County (900 Exposition Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · South LA · 5 tips and reviews

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

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

DarrylDarryl: Best place to see a Dino bone

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

5. Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust

8.4
100 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Mid-City West · 13 tips and reviews

James C.James C: Really good and informative museum. Audio tour is phenomenal. Donate to help the legacy.

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.

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

6. Museum Row on Miracle Mile

8.1
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.

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

7. California African American Museum

7.6
600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · South LA · 16 tips and reviews

Lily C.Lily Caraballo: The civil war collection they had was really enlightening. They also feature great artwork artists who greatly deserve the attention.

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

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

8. Lummis Home

7.8
200 E Avenue 43, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Arroyo Seco · 9 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Super cool rock design!

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!

Walt Disney Barn Tour is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

9. Walt Disney Barn Tour

7.5
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

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

10. Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum

7.5
5202 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: The wait was nearly 45 minutes on Sunday at noon but the ride is great fun and about 10 minutes long.

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

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

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

11. Gem and Mineral Hall

7.3
Natural History Museum of LA County (900 Exposition Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · South LA · No tips or reviews
Chinese American Museum is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

12. Chinese American Museum

7.3
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.

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

13. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 133 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.

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

9.2
203 Chautauqua Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Pacific Palisades · 14 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: An icon for midcentury architecture and design fans. Integration between indoors and outdoors is masterful. Contact at 48+ hrs ahead ahead of your visit to reserve; exterior self-guided tour is $10.

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

Petersen Automotive Museum is one of The 15 Best History Museums in Los Angeles.

15. Petersen Automotive Museum

9.0
6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Miracle Mile · 91 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Surprisingly good museum with interesting exhibits and a good play area for kids. It helps if you are a total gear head.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Site of the 5th Annual LA Weekly Food & Wine Event, PLATE! Sample delicious dishes from the best LA restaurants amidst historic cars - including the Bat-Mobile, the DeLorean and the Love Bug! Read more.

HISTORYHISTORY: Rapper Notorious B.I.G. was leaving the Soul Train Music Awards when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997 at the red light at Wilshire and Fairfax.