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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Go beyond the red carpet into the craft, people and imagination behind movies.
THE CULTURE GUIDE
More than a movie town.
Art, architecture, history and a night at the cinema—find your kind of culture.
Choose a few nearby stops. Los Angeles is spread out: these are ideas to mix and match, not a one-day route across the whole city. Confirm hours, reservations and transport before leaving.
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Coyote vs. Acme + Filmmaker Conversation
Watch Wile E. Coyote take on Acme, then hear from director Dave Green and producer Chris DeFaria.
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MOCA Grand Avenue
Make a contemporary-art stop on Bunker Hill without paying a general admission fee.
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Discover Mexican and Mexican American stories through art, history and a garden setting near El Pueblo.
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GRAMMY Museum
Go behind the songs with music history, recording stories and changing artist exhibitions at LA Live.
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Norton Simon Museum
Pair remarkable paintings with a quiet sculpture garden at this Pasadena favorite.
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Vincent Price Art Museum
Discover changing art exhibitions at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park.
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USC Pacific Asia Museum
A historic courtyard setting opens onto art and stories from Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Updated October 28, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.