The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Los Angeles, California (CA)

Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens.

The Grand Salon showcases cars of the 1910s to 1930s. There are also collections of furniture, dolls, timepieces and one of the world's finest collections of mechanical musical instruments.

The museum consists of eleven stunningly sculptured life-size dioramas. It combines India’s ancient doll-making artistry and yogic wisdom with America’s advanced multimedia tech. Different concepts of the Bhagavad-gita, renowned as the jewel of India’s yogic knowledge, are introduced in the course of 45 minutes of narrative accompanied by animatronics, light show and video projection which leaves the audience with a magical experience.

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!

Museum dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese-Americans.

An interactive transportation museum that caters to kids.

Rated the #1 Automotive museum in the world, the Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on Global life and culture. The museum features 25 galleries with more than 350 vehicles on display between the main floors and exclusive Vault. Visitors can immerse themselves in the 1000's of stories on display in the museum.

The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball has established itself as one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles. Come visit soon! Noah's Ark at the Skirball is a permanent, interactive playspace for families, requiring a timed-entry admission ticket.

Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.

HOLLYHOCK HOUSE was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles commission and an ode to California – its freedom and natural beauty. Built between 1919 and 1921 for Aline Barnsdall, the house introduced young architects Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra to Los Angeles. It is a harbinger of California Modernism, which came to include celebrated homes by all three visionaries that continue to impact the direction of residential design. Today, Hollyhock House is owned by the City of Los Angeles and operated by the Department of Cultural Affairs.