Many even offer free admission.
We tapped Lerman Yoes and other local experts for their top museum recommendations in Los Angeles.
Lerman Yoes calls LACMA “a recognizable beacon of the Los Angeles art world.”
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Lerman Yoes loves bringing out-of-towners to seethe museums transportive landscaping and views.
She recommends sitting and reading a book beside the ancient Romaninspired fountain.
Admission is free, but only with a timed-entry ticket reserved in advance.
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The millions of specimens and artifacts on display stretch across a timeline of some 4.5 billion years.
Its fun and fascinating for visitors of all ages.
The institution, established in 1979, houses a collection of almost 8,000 works.
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General admission is free.
She adds that the adjoining library has an archive of her favorite writer, Octavia Butler.
Plus, admission is free.
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He recommends visiting theMAK Centerto see a wonderful example of modern Bauhaus-inspired architecture.
The house was built in 1922 and designed by famed architect R.M.
Beautiful and educational exhibitions range from photography to painting to multimedia cultural displays.
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Affiliated with and close to the University of California campus, it has a free for good admission policy.
The institution doesnt collect work like many other art museums.
Instead, it aims to support and showcase L.A.s ever-diverse creative community.
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