- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
 - Palm Springs - Nonprofit organisation interpreting the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Cahuilla peoples. - Air Museum Planes of Fame
- Chino
- Antelope Valley Indian Museum
- Lake Los Angeles - Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and housing a unique collection of Native American Artifacts.
- Autry Museum of Western Heritage@
- Los Angeles - Explores the diverse cultures of the American West through permanent displays, special exhibitions, and educational programmes.
- Beverly and Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film History
- Lone Pine - Preserves and illustrates the film history as well as the natural and historical heritage of Lone Pine and Inyo County.
- Bunny Museum, The
- Pasadena - Home to bunny collectibles of every size, shape, and matter. Features Rose Parade float bunnies.
- Calico Ghost Town@
- Yermo - Explores the history of Calico, California, founded as a silver mining town in 1881. Includes a history of the town and how it eventually became a county park.
- California African American Museum
- Los Angeles - Offers galleries of living treasures of African American art, history, and culture.
- California Science Center
- Los Angeles - Offering hands on experiences, exhibits, educational workshops and IMAX movies for all ages.
- Carole and Barry Kaye Museum of Miniatures
- Los Angeles - Collection of miniatures from all over the world, as well as for sale in the museum's Petite Elite gift shop.
- Children's Museum at La Habra
- La Habra - Includes extensive exhibit information as well as activities for parents and teachers.
- Chinese American Museum
- Los Angeles - Aims to foster a deeper understanding of America's diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese-Americans. Located in Los Angeles.
- Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center (CMSSLC)
- Downey - Space science and aerospace learning centre being developed in Downey, California.
- Desert Holocaust Memorial
- Rancho Mirage - Represents and honours the people and different aspects of the Holocaust.
- Discovery Science Center
- Santa Ana - Educating young minds, assisting teachers and increasing understanding and appreciation of science, math and technology.
- Eames Office
- Los Angeles - Dedicated to communicating, preserving, and extending the work and legacy of Charles and Ray Eames. Includes some products for sale.
- Exotic World Burlesque Museum
- Helendale - Contains a comprehensive collection of vaudeville and burlesque images, films, and artifacts.
- Fort MacArthur Museum
- San Pedro - Dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Fort MacArthur, a U.S. Army post which guarded the Los Angeles harbour from 1914 to 1974.
- Fort Tejon Historical Park
- Los Angeles - 19th Century fort where Civil War reenactment battles are staged regularly.
- Hollywood Entertainment Museum
- Hollywood - Cultural institution representing the achievements of the entertainment arts and the history of Hollywood.
- Hollywood Museum, The
- Hollywood - Located in the Historic Max Factor Building in the heart of Hollywood, CA, The Hollywood Museum is a nonprofit, tax-exempt museum "with the purpose of documenting, preserving and exhibiting the artifacts of the collections, which preserve the history and heritage of Hollywood."
- Hollywood Wax Museum@
- Hollywood
- Hollywood's RockWalk
- Hollywood - Visit the rock and roll museum honouring artists and groups who have made a significant contribution to the music industry and rock history.
- International Banana Club and Musuem
- Altadena - Dedicated to having fun and laughing.
- Japanese American National Museum
- Los Angeles - Promotes understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by preserving, interpreting, and sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans.
- Kidspace Children's Museum
- Pasadena - Kidspace Museum in Pasadena provides children with opportunities to learn through hands-on play. The two acre property features gardens, trike paths, water play, and more.
- Korean American Museum (KAM)
- Los Angeles
- L.A. Obscura: The Architectural Photography of Julius Shulman
- Los Angeles - At the Fisher Gallery, USC.
- Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions
- Los Angeles - Contemporary visual arts centre encouraging experimentation and innovation.
- Los Angeles Holocaust Monument
- Los Angeles - For remembrance of Jews from Europe.
- Los Angeles Maritime Museum
- San Pedro - Offering seven galleries of exhibits exploring the maritime history of Southern California.
- Maturango Museum
- Ridgecrest - Museum of the cultural history, natural history and geology of the Northern Mojave Desert, emphasizing the Indian Wells Valley.
- Mount Wilson Observatory@
- Mount Wilson
- Movieland Wax Museum@
- Buena Park
- Museum of Jurassic Technology@
- Culver City
- Museum of Television & Radio
- Beverly Hills - Presents exhibitions and seminars of historical television and radio broadcasts.
- Museum of Tolerance Multimedia Learning Center
- Los Angeles - Comprehensive resource on the Holocaust from the Simon Wiesenthal Centre. Includes virtual exhibits, photographs, documents, and teacher resources.
- Oran Z Pan African Black Facts & Wax Museum
- Los Angeles - Museum of Americana, Africana, and especially African Americana.
- Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
- Los Angeles - Includes a section about fossils, FAQ, and information for visitors.
- Palm Springs Air Museum@
- Palm Springs
- Palm Springs Desert Museum@
- Palm Springs
- Queen Mary@
- Road to Hollywood, The
- Los Angeles - Public artwork containing stories of how famous and unfamous actors, directors, writers, and musicians began their careers.
- Route 66 Museum & Rancho Cucamonga Visitors Center
- Rancho Cucamonga - Brief history of Route 66 with memorabilia and souvenirs are displayed.
- Sherman Indian Museum
- Riverside - Offers virtual exhibitions, genealogical references, and information on the history of Indian boarding schools, as well as a physical museum.
- Simon Wiesenthal Center
- Los Angeles - International centre for Holocaust remembrance and the defence of human rights and the Jewish people.
- Southern California Scenic Railway Association
- Los Angeles - Featured are photos of equipment and operations at the museum. Equipment rosters, library section, and historical railroading information also featured.
- Western Museum of Flight
- Hawthorne - Near LAX, this Air Museum is home of the YF-23A, YF-17, F-5A, JB-1, A-4A, XAT-6E, YO-3A, DH-82A, Stinson 108A Voyager, RP-76, RP-5A and many more aircraft.
- Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum
- City of Industry - Preserving southern California history from 1830 to 1930.
- Zimmer Children's Museum
- Los Angeles - The Zimmer Children's Museum is located in Los Angeles on Museum Row and features hands-on exhibits. Some museum exhibits feature Jewish cultural themes, and the museum celebrates major Jewish holidays with special events and programmes.
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