Museums in Los Angeles
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Passes:
The Hollywood version of the CityPass allows admission (with a total saving of 46%) to four Hollywood attractions: Starline Movie Star Homes Tours of Hollywood, Red Line Behind-the-Scenes Walking Tours, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and a choice of either Kodak Theatre Guided Tour or the Hollywood Museum. There is also a Southern California city pass which covers theme parks including Disneyland with a 29% saving. They can be purchased online or from any of the attractions listed. Go LA Card offers a one to multi-day card for admissions (with a saving of up to 35%) to over 40 attractions.
Disneyland
The 50-year-old theme park is still the world's most famous and new attractions are always appearing in the 'Magic Kingdom'. The park is divided into themed 'lands' (Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Toontown) each with a variety of rides and entertainment. Favourite attractions include the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, Star Tours and Indiana Jones Adventure. The fabulous Electrical Parade and night-time laser light show alone are worth the trip.
Located next to Disneyland, Disneyland California Adventure has four theme areas that represent California: pass under the Golden Gate Bridge at Sunshine Plaza, then visit Paradise Pier hyping the glories of seaside piers, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, A bug's land - life from a bug's point of view, and Golden State which celebrates the history and beauty of California. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, plunges riders down a 43m (141ft) elevator shaft.
Opening Times: Hours vary, check before visiting.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Getty Center
The Getty is much more than just a museum; if you visit, plan to stay the whole day. From the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, the marble terraces of the Getty Center afford spectacular panoramic views of the city, the mountains and the ocean. The unique buildings, designed by architect Richard Meier, employ simple shapes that form an organic, stunning, whole. They contain not only J Paul Getty's painting collection, including Van Gogh's Irises , but a centre for the study of archaeology, culture, art history and humanities. The changing exhibitions vary from Byzantine art to American photographers. The galleries display sculpture, photographs, drawings, furniture and more than 100 illuminated manuscripts. Lectures, concerts and educational programmes are also held here. The Getty Center is surrounded by beautiful gardens with rare and native plants and trees. The handheld electronic Getty Guide, a self-guided audio tour, is worth the small charge.
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, Sun 1000-1730 (until 2100 Sat).
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, United States
Grammy Museum at LA Live
This 2,787sq m (30,000sq ft) museum on four floors is dedicated to music's greatest names and the whole creative process of the art and technology of recording. It has permanent and changing artifacts, films and displays, many of which are interactive. The museum doesn't limit itself to Grammy winners but celebrates music as a whole, though you can watch previous great Grammy performances. There are also Q&A sessions and live shows at the museum, which hasfeatured artists including Annie Lennox, Ringo Starr, Harry Connick Jr., and Herbie Hancock. The museum is part of the hip LA Live entertainment complex.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1130-1930, Sat-Sun 1000-1930.
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 800 W Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
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