Best places: Museums in Whittier

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Space Shuttle Endeavour
Science museum
👍👍 There are moments in your life that you are in awe of what we can do as the human race. This incredible space vehicle is an amazing feat of engineering and is something that you have to witness for yourself. In my lifetime this is the closest I would get to being in space, the exhibition is somethin...
4.90 (2.1K reviews) (~24.06 km from centre)
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Medieval Torture Museum
Museum
👍👍 What can I say this place fun and very insightful. So much to see and learn also the best part was being able to take photos with the displays and some you can move was awesome!! Things worth knowing in advance Parking sucks so go early and willing to walk and possibly pay for parking up to $30.00....
4.90 (1K reviews) (~31.82 km from centre)
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The Getty
Art museum
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
4.80 (30.5K reviews) (~42.46 km from centre)
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Natural history museum
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts.
4.80 (11.7K reviews) (~24.32 km from centre)
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Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Maritime museum
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.
4.80 (7.4K reviews) (~34.12 km from centre)
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Norton Simon Museum
Art museum
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden.
$ $$$
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~22.82 km from centre)
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Planes of Fame Air Museum
Museum
Aviation museum featuring a collection of aircraft & memorabilia, plus a youth education center.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~36.11 km from centre)
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The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
Museum
President Nixon's dedicated library has artifacts, a Watergate gallery, his birthplace & gravesite.
4.80 (816 reviews) (~21.51 km from centre)
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California Science Center
Science museum
Admission's free to permanent exhibits at this kid-friendly spot, also boasting IMAX & the Endeavor.
4.70 (17.7K reviews) (~24.05 km from centre)
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The Broad
Modern art museum
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
4.70 (14.6K reviews) (~22.25 km from centre)
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Griffith Observatory
Observatory
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
4.70 (13.2K reviews) (~29.77 km from centre)
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Petersen Automotive Museum
Museum
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
4.70 (10.8K reviews) (~32.11 km from centre)
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Travel Town Railroad
Museum
Miniature, mile-long train ride that circles the Travel Town Train Museum in Griffith Park.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~32.69 km from centre)
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Skirball Cultural Center
Cultural center
This contemporary facility offers Jewish historical exhibits & a range of courses, readings & talks.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~44.72 km from centre)
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Diorama-Museum of Bhagavad-gita
Museum
👍👍 Interesting experience about Hinduism! I think the presentations inside the museum was really eye opening. $10 to get in with RSVP (the door is locked sometimes). I would go again when the temple is opened to the public (went to the vegetarian buffet first and missed the viewing time 😅)
5.00 (240 reviews) (~34.31 km from centre)
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Bowers Museum
Art museum
Mission Revival-style museum for global art (permanent & temporary), lectures & an eatery, Tangata.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~27.53 km from centre)
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Japanese American National Museum
Museum
Art, artifacts & historical exhibits exploring over 130 years of the Japanese-American experience.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~21.06 km from centre)
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Annenberg Community Beach House
Recreation center
Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~44.88 km from centre)
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The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum
Museum
Museum with antique, vintage & muscle cars, plus an old-school ice cream parlor & space for events.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~33.76 km from centre)
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The Gamble House
Historical landmark
Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene.
4.70 (932 reviews) (~23.4 km from centre)
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