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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.

1.LA: Aquarium of the Pacific Skip-the-Line Entry

Explore over 100 exhibits and meet 12,000 aquatic creatures at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach with skip-the-line tickets for an efficient, family-friendly day.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I was able to get a way earlier reservation time than what was available on the aquarium website, which was surprising for Memorial Day. The reservation was super easy to use just a quick scan and we had a great time!”

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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

“It was very underwhelming and not worth the money. There were very few plaques explaining what things were. One of the video presentations wasn’t working. There were no docents to ask questions of.”

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8.Madame Tussauds Hollywood Admission Ticket

Experience Hollywood like never before with Madame Tussauds’ lifelike wax figures, interactive exhibits, and a thrilling 4D movie—perfect for star lovers.

★ 4.5

“Walking around looking at thr Wax figures was fun. I also like the costumes you could put on to take pictures with the figures.”

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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

“This was my first time visiting the La Brea Tar Pits and museum. My parents grew up in Southern California and often talked about it whenever we were in the area so I’ve always been curious about what it looked like and have wanted to…”

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11.Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket

Explore the La Brea Tar Pits Museum in LA with this detailed review. Discover fossils, active excavations, and engaging exhibits for an authentic Ice Age experience.

★ 4.5

“Having heard of the La Brea Tar Pits for many decades and having been in Los Angeles many times, I finally took time to go to the museum. This was a marvelous experience. I learned many things and enjoyed myself immensely. The staff was engaging…”

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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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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.

“Wonderful museum. Good, broad history of film. Displays were aesthetically pleasing and informative. The new Jaws exhibition was particularly interesting. 👍”

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