I studied art history in college and just love going to museums! These are a few on my favorites throughout the USA!
I absolutely love this museum. Especially the bronze lions out front!
The Art Institute of Chicago
This is such a beautiful antiquities museum overlooking Malibu! The interior is as beautiful as the exterior.
Getty Villa Museum
LACMA has a wonderful art collection and rotating shows throughout the year!
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Crystal Bridges is a stunning American art museum. I absolutely love walking through their beautiful grounds!
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Such a fun and interesting museum! Great curation of fossils.
Natural History Museum
I was able to see Sue, the most complete TRex ever discovered here. She's massive!
The Field Museum
I consider the Griffith Observatory a science and space museum. The view of LA from their grounds is stunning! It's a fun way to spend the day in LA.
Griffith Observatory
If you love western history mixed with a little old Hollywood, you'll love the Gene Autry Museum! I sure did!
Autry Museum of the American West
It's crazy to think those giant Mammoths roamed the streets of Hollywood back in the day! Such a fun museum.
La Brea Tar Pits
I loved touring the space shuttle Endeavour on display here. It's amazing! Also, lots of fun hands-on exhibits for littles.
California Science Center
Everything about the Huntington is just gorgeous! I really enjoyed the early American exhibits as well as the tea room. However, their botanical garden is absolutely stunning and perfect for strolling!
The Huntington
They have a beautiful collection along with an amazing bronze sculpture garden. I've been here many times.
Norton Simon Museum
I went to this museum as part of a college art history course and really enjoyed it. It's an interesting and a strange experience. The exhibits will make you go hum.
Museum of Contemporary Art
They have a great collection of Native American exhibits. It's a great, quick, afternoon activity!
Museum of Native American History
I enjoyed visiting this contemporary art museum. It's not large and you can definitely spend a few hours and see it all.
The Momentary
This is a quaint little museum that captures the history of Tehachapi. Absolutely loved it!
