Los Angeles Museums

• MuseumsLA.org    - Los Angeles museum guide featuring a calendar of current exhibitions and an interactive museum map. Also has profiles for local museums, news, and links to related resources.

• The African American Firefighter Museum - Dedicated to collecting, conserving and sharing the heritage of African American firefighters. Information on education programs, organizations, museum history, and links to resources.

• Autry Museum of Western Heritage - Includes gallery photos, events schedule and research information on center devoted to preserving and interpreting the history and traditions of the diverse cultures of the American West.

• California African American Museum - Art, history and memorabilia related to the African American experience and culture. Offers a library available for research and educational programs. Site includes exhibits, visitor information, museum background, and more.

• California Science Center - Hands-on museum of science and technology, with an IMAX 3D theater. Information for visitors, including descriptions and scientific background for many exhibits.

• Chinese American Museum - Shares the cultural history of Chinese though early immigration to settlement in America. Online book club and photo gallery.

• Craft and Folk Art Museum - Visitor information includes local artist resources, exhibitions, and public events.

• FIDM - Museum & Galleries - Houses a significant collection of over 10,000 costumes, accessories, and textiles from the 18th Century through the present day, including film and theater costume. Includes a history of the facility, details of exhibitions, events, the gift shop, and directions.

• George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tarpits - Contains fossils from the last great ice age. Fossil excavation information, ice age facts and teacher resources.

• Getty Center - Museum featuring the J. Paul Getty collection. Includes virtual museum, video gallery, lesson plans for teachers, news, stories, and museum research information.

• Japanese American National Museum - Dedicated to sharing the experiences of Americans that are of Japanese ancestry. Visitor information includes events, museum departments, digital exhibitions, online store, and membership information.

• Korean American Museum - Information about the Koreans including their history, community, accomplishments, and organizations. Includes programs and education information.

• Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles - Museum and library operated by the Korean government's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Includes an online guide to Korea, movie of the month, class information, and exhibition information.

• Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. Exhibition highlights, online art collection, education program information, and an online store.

• Los Angeles Police Historical Society - Historical society and museum of the LAPD. Site includes a newsletter, museum slideshow, and online book store.

• Museum of Contemporary Art - One museum with three locations, California Plaza, Geffen Contemporary, and Pacific Design Center. Includes digital galleries, online archive of collections, education program information, exhibit list, and an online store.

• Museum of Neon Art - Exhibits, documents, and preserves contemporary fine art in electric media and examples of neon signs. Includes information about workshops and city cruises, and an online gallery.

• Museum of Tolerance - Hands-on museum that focuses on racism and the Holocaust. Multimedia learning center, virtual exhibits, teacher's resources, special collections, and information about museum programs.

• Natural History Museum - Natural science and cultural history museum located in Exposition Park. Contains collection information, online presentations, kid's section, museum facts, events and exhibits, education and research resources, and illustration galleries.

• The Oran Z Pan African Black Facts & Wax Museum - Historical wax figures, memorabalia, cultural artifacts, library, and documents of accomplishments related to African and African American history. Museum information and photo gallery.

• Petersen Automotive Museum - Examines the cultural impact of cars on society and the history of the automobile. Contains Kid's Corner, vehicle search, and exhibition archive.

• Rhodes Jewish Museum - Celebrates the history of the Jews of Rhodes. Online exhibits, photo galleries, audio files, recipes, history, and online giftshop.

• Skirball Cultural Center - A museum and more that includes changing exhibitions, music, theater, comedy, film, literary programs, Zeidler's Café, and Audrey's Museum store. Includes information on lifelong learning and school programs, and exhibit information.

• Southwest Museum - Collections contain examples of art and culture of Native American cultures from Alaska to South America. Also includes Spanish and Western American art and artifacts.

• Traveltown Museum - A railroad museum located in Griffith Park.

• UCLA Armand Hammer Museum - Permanent collections include the Armand Hammer Collection of Art which is primarily composed of impressionist and post-impressionist works.

• UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History - Focuses on art and culture from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas. Online collections and exhibition details.

• USC Fisher Gallery - The accredited art museum of the University of Southern California. Includes details about exhibitions, collections, and education and outreach programs.

• Zimmer Children's Museum - Interactive exhibits and special programs for children and families. Contains lists of exhibits, programs and workshops.