Los Angeles County Museums and Culture

Step into music history on the third floor and see Michael Jackson's most iconic stage costumes, including the legendary Thriller suit, displayed alongside clips of his greatest GRAMMY performances. Experience how fashion became an unforgettable part of one of music's most revolutionary careers.

Step into the magic of cinema at this iconic destination featuring the world's most legendary Hollywood memorabilia—from Marilyn Monroe's glamorous gowns and Rocky's boxing gloves to props and costumes from blockbuster films and classic TV shows that shaped entertainment history.

Hollywood Entertainment Museum (HEM) is an exceptional mix of culture and education. Through The Education Center for the Entertainment Arts, our goal is to utilize entertainment media as a vehicle to inspire, engage and teach youth. This unique fusion of education, community and culture grounds HEM in a deep sense of social responsibility and exemplifies the spirit of Los Angeles.

Confront history and present-day injustice through immersive galleries, provocative art, and interactive exhibits designed to challenge how you see the world. This isn't passive museum-going—it's a call to recognize bias and act.

Location & Parking<br> The main buildings at LACMA (also known as LACMA East) are located in the Miracle Mile area between Fairfax Avenue and La Brea Avenue, on Wilshire Boulevard, just east of Ogden Drive. LACMA West is two blocks west, at the northeast corner of Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard.

Explore an unflinching look at mortality through history's most macabre artifacts—from serial killer artwork and true crime photographs to execution devices and funeral antiquities. A darkly educational journey that challenges how we think about death.

Step into a world where Hollywood's biggest stars stand frozen in incredible detail. This iconic wax museum brings you face-to-face with lifelike figures of your favorite celebrities, from classic legends to current A-listers, making for unforgettable photo ops and family fun right in the heart of Hollywood Boulevard.

In October of 1999, a group of puppeteers, producers, business professionals and lovers of puppetry came together to form a steering committee. The goal was to create a non-profit center in Southern California that promotes and preserves puppetry arts. While there are other such centers in in America's heartland of entertainment, there is no place dedicated to honor and celebrate this magical art.

Pacific Asia Museum is one of only four institutions in the United States dedicated exclusively to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The museum’s mission is to further cultural awareness and understanding through the arts.