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California African American Museum
600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
+1 213 744 7432
site: California African American Museum
#57 of 869 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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This small museum is both a celebration of individual African Americans and a living showplace of contemporary culture. The best exhibits are temporary and touch on themes as varied as the human experience. Previous shows have included a sculpture exhibit examining interpretations of home, a survey of African puppetry, and a look at black music in Los Angeles in the 1960s. Multimedia biographical retrospectives are also commonplace: An exhibit honoring jazz genius Duke Ellington included his instruments and handwritten music. In the gift shop you'll find sub-Saharan wooden masks and woven baskets, as well as hand-embroidered Ethiopian pillows. There are also posters, children's books, and calendars. The museum offers a full calendar of lectures, concerts, and special events; call for the latest. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Free admission; donation requested

Credit Cards Accepted

none accepted

Area

Exposition Park

Parking

Parking $6

Hours

Wed-Sat 10am-4pm and the first Sun of each month from 11am-5pm

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