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Museums

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Autry Museum of the American West

Dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West.

4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Banning Museum

23-room residence built in 1864 that was restored to be one of the best example of domestic Greek Revival architecture in Southern California.

401 East M Street, Wilmington, CA 90744
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Barnsdall Junior Arts Center & Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery

Fosters creativity through engaging and publicly-accessible art classes for youth at Barnsdall Art Park.

4814 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Bolton Hall Museum

Museum that has permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of Rancho Tujunga, which includes the communities of Sunland, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace, and parts of Sun Valley.

10110 Commerce Avenue, Tujunga, CA 91043
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Aquarium in San Pedro that inspires exploration, respect, and conservation of Southern California marine life.

3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731
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Drum Barracks Civil War Museum

Museum that teaches the history of the Civil War and is housed in the last remaining original wooden building of the 22 structures built as a military post during the Civil War in the LA area.

1052 North Banning Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744
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Fort MacArthur Museum

Dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Fort MacArthur, a U.S. Army post which guarded the Los Angeles harbor from 1914 to 1974.

3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
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Henry P. Rio Bridge Gallery at City Hall

Showcases the work of young people, adults, and seniors enrolled in City art programs, as well as themed exhibitions celebrating the City’s Heritage Month Celebrations.

200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Heritage Square Museum

Museum of historic architectural buildings that explores the settlement and development of Southern California from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, California 90031
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LA Maritime Museum

Founded in 1980, the Museum covers the history of Los Angeles Harbor through exhibits, tours, and programming, and features maritime artifacts, scale models, and nautical art.

Berth 84, Foot of 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
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LA Municipal Art Gallery

Longest running institution in LA devoted solely to exhibiting art and located at Barnsdall Art Park.

4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Point Fermin Lighthouse Museum

Victorian lighthouse that was the first navigational light into the San Pedro Bay

807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro 90731
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Travel Town Museum

Railway museum located in Griffith Park that features a big park, dozens of train cars, interior exhibits, and train rides.

5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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White Point Park Nature Preserve

102 acres of coastal habitat & hiking trails in the hills of San Pedro, overlooking the Pacific with a view to Catalina Island.

1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731