10 Specialty Museums in Hollywood That You Shouldn't Miss

At the Museum of Selfies in Hollywood, mindblowing fully-interactive exhibits will make everyone feel like an Instagram celebrity! Take a deep dive into the fascinating cultural phenomenon of the selfie - and, of course, snag a few awesome pics along the way. Take a selfie from one of the tallest buildings in Los Angeles - without breaking a sweat or risking your life! Channel your inner vampire and ponder your life without a reflection. Thank all of the beautiful people in your life as you accept your first major golden statue! And ponder the weight of being a social media celeb as you sit on a throne made entirely of selfie sticks. The exhibition also explores social-media inspired art and how the selfie trend developed, as well as some of the psychology behind self-portraiture, both ancient and modern. Perfect for families and influencers alike, the Museum of Selfies will ensure you never see selfies the same way again!

A fruit themed museum. It’s an experience with fruit that is wholly unforgettable; a place where discovery and delight drive you from fruit to fruit, room to room. Take a bite into the magic. Come fruit with us.

Feel the fame at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, located next to the famous TCL Chinese Theater on the iconic Walk of Fame. Nowhere else can you jump right on set with over 125 of your favorite celebs, save the day in 4-D with Marvel Superheroes, escape into other worlds at the Virtual Room, and die for the perfect selfie at the brand NEW Illusions of Horror. Welcome to the Stage. Welcome to the Spotlight. Welcome to Madame Tussauds-it’s where STARS are made!

The Museum of Broken Relationships grew from a traveling exhibition revolving around the concept of failed relationships and their ruins. The museum offers a chance to overcome an emotional collapse through creation: by contributing to the permanent collection. Hopefully they can also inspire our personal search for deeper insights and strengthen our belief in something more meaningful.

The scene along Hollywood Boulevard has always been a bit strange, but now, the entirely new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood Odditorium takes it to the next level of bizarre, amazing, unbelievable and downright fun. With a Colossal Emphasis on Tinseltown, Everything inside is new and unbelievable!The Hollywood Odditorium is open again after a temporary closure to give the show a major facelift – in true Hollywood fashion!Visitors to Ripley’s historic Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue attraction will be greeted by the iconic dinosaur on the roof, but inside they’ll find hundreds of new unbelievable exhibits – many of them hands on and interactive –all designed for family fun and entertainment! Celebrities take center stage here, including Brad Pitt, Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe – but in ways people have never seen. Guests will find celebrity creations carved from phone books, pasted from junk mail, created from candy and even a lifesized Arnold Schwarzenegger “Terminator” statue covered in dozens of three-dimensional scenes from some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Eclectic may be the best word to describe the new collection of nearly 500 different exhibits – all unusual, all family-friendly. Most are one-of-a-kind items, like the actual flag a Chilean miner draped over his shoulder when he emerged from being trapped underground after 69 days, it’s signed by all 33 of the men who were rescued. Other unusual items include a 1975 FBI Wanted poster for Patty Hearst, 17th century dog armor, a purse made from soda cans and gallery after gallery of early, weird, rare and often bizarre Hollywood celebrity artifacts. “Our completely new show will absolutely knock our guest’s socks off!” said Andrea Silverman, manager of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Hollywood Odditorium. “We’ve assembled an unbelievable collection that people will never forget.”Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood is open 364 days a year, 10 a.m. to midnight. The Odditorium is located at 6780 Hollywood Blvd., and is only closed the day the Oscars are held across the street at the Kodak Theatre.

The Hollywood Museum, the official museum of Hollywood located in the Historic Max Factor Building, spotlights the Legends of Hollywood with the most extensive collection of authentic Hollywood memorabilia in the World. The museum features four floors of breathtaking exhibits and is the home of more than 10,000 authentic Showbiz Treasures, one-of-a-kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts and vintage collectibles from favorite movies and TV shows. The Hollywood Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The Museum of Illusions comes Instagram ready with completely new 3D Illusions and Upside Down House exhibit that will take your breath away, transporting you to a world of fantasy and imagination! Our 30+ 3D illusions produce eye popping pics, inspired by cartoon, art, current events, movies and more! Not just that, our Upside down house features 7 unique rooms all flipping the world as you know it, upside down! Flash photography is not just allowed, it’s encouraged. The Museum of Illusions is the place to be to create memories and let your imagination soar. Created by some of the world’s best artists, with new exhibitions being added often, so act fast to see them all!

Celebrating 50 years on Hollywood Boulevard, this classic star-studded attraction lets you get into the action with the biggest stars. Get up close and personal with celebrities for fun photos (you choose the poses!) and learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves, and accomplishments. See for yourself why so many California vacationers feel this is one of the best things to do in LA. Come play with the stars!

Lingerie Museum that features "Hall of Fame" items worn by Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Phyllis Diller and Madonna.