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Experience the highlights of one of the most famous art museums on the West Coast guided by your own audio tour! Note! The Getty Center has a free admission but requires a timed-entry reservation. With this tour, you get the required reservation and audio commentary along a planned route. The journey starts with a tram ride to the top where you will be curated by your audio tour to discover the magnificent architecture of the Center and to enjoy picturesque views of Santa Monica and Los Angeles skylines. Continue your journey by visiting the Museum galleries where you can explore the diversity of art, from Ancient History to the present. Feel yourself like at the Palace of Versailles walking through the recreated paneled rooms. Marvel at iconic Van Gogh's Irises and hear the intriguing story behind its creation. Get carried away by the fascinating landscapes of Claude Monet. Explore the magnificent art collection on your own navigated by a personal audio tour! Note! Parking is $20 per vehicle; $15 after 3 pm. This tour is not affiliated with the Getty Center but is provided by an independent creator. Free timed-entry ticket required by the Getty Center is included in the tour for customers' convenience.

Explore the highlights of one of the world's leading contemporary art museums and walk through downtown Los Angeles with your own in-app audio tour! Keep in mind that the Broad has a free (!) admission. By buying this audio tour, you don’t pay for your entry. However, you get an opportunity to explore the beauty of the museum at your own pace, following the carefully planned route and listening to amazing stories. The tour will start with an explanation of Broad's one-of-a-kind architecture, which will leave no one indifferent. Then, you will be guided through the highlights of the permanent collection such as works by Jeff Koons, Roy Lichtenstein, and J.M. Basquiat. No contemporary art exhibition can be complete without Andy Warhol, whose works and life will be interpreted on the tour. Next, you will walk through LA downtown with its magnificent skyline and architectural gems like Walt Disney Concert Hall. Chill out in the Grand Park and refocus on history and classical sculptures. Take a ride on Angel's Flight, the shortest railway in the world. Finish the tour at the Grand Central Market, a perfect place for a gastronomy adventure! Take this audio tour to discover the artists whose names are on everyone's lips and the vibrant downtown Los Angeles! This audio tour is not affiliated with the Broad Museum but is submitted by an individual creator. Free timed-entry ticket required by the Broad is included in the tour for customers' convenience.

Learn more about the natural wonders of California at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM). Marvel at the mammoth Dinosaur Hall, home to an impressive collection of over 300 fossils and 20 towering mounted skeletons. Embark on a global safari in the African and North American Mammal Halls, brimming with strikingly lifelike wildlife habitat dioramas – like stepping straight into your favorite wildlife documentary. For lovers of all things glittery, the Gem and Mineral Hall, with its 150,000 specimens, sparkles with gold, diamonds, and other radiant treasures. It's a treasure trove begging to be explored!

The USS _IOWA_ has a proud and eventful history. _The Big Stick_, as it's been known, served on and off for 64 years. Take a self-guided tour of the giant Battleship IOWA Museum and learn about its service during WWII, the Korean War, and the Cold War, along with the disasters the world-famous ship faced before retiring at the Pacific Battleship Center in 2011. Guests can use a free app, loaded with augmented reality features, fascinating factoids, and special tours. Little sailors can also follow Victory the mascot dog on a fun scavenger hunt!

Welcome to Ripley's Hollywood, and explore interactive games, historical relics, and pop-culture treasures for a memorable adventure. Step into a world of records at the Guinness World Records Museum on Hollywood Boulevard, where extraordinary feats are celebrated. Discover bizarre artifacts and hands-on displays that captivate both kids and adults at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Be amazed by peculiarities, unique art, and unbelievable stories that challenge your imagination.

Experience full-on thrills with a 1 or 2-Day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood, California. This ticket provides general admission access to the World-Famous Studio Tour, and other rides, shows and attractions within the park. Unleash your imagination at the one place where your favorite entertainment, movies and television shows become real.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the world’s premier institution devoted to exploring the art and science of movies and moviemaking. Visitors to the museum experience the magic of cinema through the lens of those who participate in the creative, collaborative process of filmmaking.

Experience a full-day of thrills with admission to Universal Studios Hollywood, CA and receive one time priority access to each ride, show and attraction during your visit. Save time by not waiting in line and do more on your visit. Universal Express provides reservation-free entry into Super Nintendo World (when required) BUT Mario Kart Bowsers Challenge does NOT offer priority access for Universal Express ticket holders.

This entrance ticket will take you through the most provocative and puzzling epoch in art history. You will discover the iconic works of surrealism, expressionism, and avant-gardism to finally figure out what is hiding behind each of these "isms." The tour starts from the instagrammable museum entrance, taking you under the two hundred lamp posts. Inside, you will be guided through the permanent collection of contemporary art and observe the gems of great artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and René Magritte. You will marvel at Andy Warhol's most famous Campbell's Soup Can painting and see avant-garde women artists. Next, be ready to witness a levitating boulder and get the cipher of mysterious PH-143. What is it? Let's discover! Experience art in an unusual and unconventional way!

Discover a different side of the second-largest city in the United States guided through its vibrant streets by this in-app audio tour! Mostly known for the entertainment it produces, Los Angeles has a rich and diverse history, too. The tour starts in the oldest part of downtown – the Village of Our Lady Queen of The Angels, where you will learn about the Mexican rule in the city's early days. You will walk past many places so familiar from dozens of movies filmed on the streets of this city. One of such spots is the Union Station, the city's central railway station and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the western United States. You’ll immediately acknowledge it from such movies as "The Dark Knight Rises," "Blade Runner," "Pearl Harbor," and others. If you feel like chilling a bit, stop by the Grand Park, an urban oasis and a cozy area for cultural events, festivals, and holiday celebrations. During the tour, you will learn about the most memorable Academy Award presentations in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and stroll in the Broadway Theater District, which was once home to the world’s highest concentration of cinemas. To finish your journey on a high note, get into the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, an architectural and historic landmark, and be inspired by its luxury and glamour. Enjoy your tour and the charm of Los Angeles!
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About Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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900 Exposition BlvdOpen in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Founded in 1913, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has become a landmark of Los Angeles’s Exposition Park and a place to explore the natural world. Its collections hold more than 35 million specimens and artifacts, connecting visitors with stories that reach across billions of years. Dinosaur fossils and T. rex skeletons are among its best-known sights, while the insect zoo, gem and mineral displays, and exhibits on animals from around the world broaden the story beyond prehistory. The museum’s architecture adds to the experience, but its cultural contribution lies in making scientific collections approachable for families and curious visitors. Together, the exhibits show how life, landscapes, and scientific understanding have changed over time.
Before you enter
- Check the museum’s current hours before setting out; the listed regular schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
- Choose a few must-see exhibits in advance; the collection is too large to cover in one visit.
- Allow extra time to find your way through Exposition Park.
What to expect
- The dinosaur displays are a highlight, especially for children.
- Look beyond the fossils: gems, minerals, insects, and animal exhibits offer a change of pace.
- Expect informative displays suited to different ages and interests.
During your visit
- Start with your top-priority gallery while you have the most energy.
- Pause to read exhibit labels; they add context to the specimens.
- Take breaks between galleries rather than trying to see everything at once.
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