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15 Best LA Museum Tickets

The museum tickets: a car vault, a battleship, Ice Age tar pits and a serious aquarium. LA’s museums are stranger than most cities’ and better for it.

3.Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

Explore the diverse marine life of the Pacific with skip-the-line tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Perfect for families and ocean enthusiasts.

★ 4.5

“Takes at most 3 hrs if visiting without kids. Take picture of show times. Get booklet with map and lots of fun facts.”

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5.Battleship USS Iowa General Access Pass

Explore the USS Iowa battleship in Los Angeles with a self-guided outdoor tour, multimedia stories, and stunning views—perfect for history buffs.

★ 5.0

“Showing up early and driving through the fog with the windows down over the bridges and seeing BB61 as the sun came through was a good way to start 2025! Great staff and self tour.”

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6.Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Vault Access

Explore over 250 iconic cars and 120 years of automotive history at the Petersen Automotive Museum Vault Access in LA, combining curated exhibits with exclusive views.

★ 4.8

“We thoroughly enjoyed the visit - particularly the vault! That alone was worth the trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly which really added to the experience. 👌😁”

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7.Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket

Explore the USS Iowa at San Pedro, CA, with this self-guided tour featuring decks, gun turrets, and history, perfect for Marine and naval enthusiasts.

★ 4.6

“This was an amazing experience! It is so historic and my family and I really enjoyed looking for Vicky! We got lovely gifts for our family too. We love that they’ve employed knowledgeable veterans”

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9.La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Admission Ticket with Excavator Tour

Discover the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum with this $18 ticket, exploring Ice Age fossils, active excavations, and engaging guided tours in Los Angeles.

★ 4.5

“it's not a big museum, however my kids still spend 2.5hours in it. We watched 3D movie about ice age in La brea. There are volunteers tell cool stories. My husband can walk the dog outside to see the excavation site.”

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10.Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

Explore Los Angeles' premier film museum with this ticket. Discover exhibits, film memorabilia, stunning views, and delicious food—all in one day.

★ 4.6

“They have some really great exhibits in a really well done and relaxing environment across 3 floors. It’s kinda arty and modern but done really well. Only slight down is a lot of the rooms are very dark and with such amazing screen worn and…”

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12.LA Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Explore the Los Angeles Medieval Torture Museum with an audio guide and ghost hunting experience. Understand instruments of torture and enjoy an eerie adventure.

★ 5.0

“Scary and so worth your money to know European, Asian and American torture from the centuries. Makes us feel lucky to be alive today and not back then.”

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13.Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Admission

Discover the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County with this $18 admission. See dinosaurs, gems, and fossils—fun for all ages and great value.

★ 4.5

“A great look at animals and birds, extinct, endangered and still here. Very enlightening. The dinoisaurs, my favorite.”

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15.Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Explore the world of cinema at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in LA. Enjoy immersive exhibits, theaters, and stunning views for $25.

“Great museum! everything you need to know and see about the movie making industry. Worth the visit! Family friendly”

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