Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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The Last Bookstore is a magical place nestled deep inside what is otherwise the rougher streets Downtown LA. Thousands upon thousands of books are just the start, as this 22,000 square-foot building that was once a bank houses art exhibits, mazes, and hidden treasures everywhere you look. Their selection of books is impressive, as is their ability to make searching for reading material an adventure all on its own.

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The Huntington, located in San Marino, near Los Angeles, is a haven of art, culture, and nature that spans 120 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. This unique institution is home to an extensive collection of art, rare books, and manuscripts, offering visitors a deep dive into the worlds of European and American art history, literature, and botany. This is where history, art, and nature intermingle to provide a rich, educational, and peaceful experience for all visitors.

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The Adamson House in Malibu is a beautifully preserved 1930s historic estate that offers a glimpse into California's rich heritage. This Spanish Colonial Revival home is renowned for its stunning architecture, exquisite tilework, lush gardens, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can explore the elegant interiors, complete with original furnishings, stroll through the expansive grounds, and learn about the fascinating legacy of the Rindge and Adamson families. Perfect for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts, the Adamson House is a must-visit destination that captures the timeless charm and beauty of Malibu.

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Founded in 1952, the ONE Archives inside the USC Library is the largest resource for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) materials in the world that includes periodicals, books, films, videos, audio recordings, photographs, artworks, organizational records, and personal papers. As an extension of this fantastic institution, they also have the ONE Gallery in West Hollywood that features a variety of exhibits throughout the year that range from art showcases to archival features curated from the collection.

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The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is where you can see history in the making as archeologists actively excavate the ancient tar pits for fossils of animals from a bygone era. The museum is where you can see these amazing findings on display, ranging from massive mounted skeletons of woolly mammoths and giant sloths to walls of ancient sabertooth tiger bones, wolf skulls, and so much more.

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The Marciano Collection focuses on acquiring principal works by established, mid-career, and emerging artists who are living and working around the world. The Collection seeks to communicate and respond to the most historically significant developments in art history and human society, while continuously considering current socio-political conditions and contemporary visual culture. Containing over 1,500 works by more than 200 artists, dating from the 1990s to the present day, the Collection embodies a variety of formal and conceptual approaches in all mediums–ranging from painting, sculpture, photography, and works on paper, to installation, performance, film, and digital work. Set in the backdrop of an iconic and historical Los Angeles Freemason lodge, the building itself is a marvel of mystery. Artifacts left behind are also on view in the preserved and renovated Masonic Library.

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This shop is the largest of the Dries Van Noten locations and great care has been taken to maintain the existing architectural attributes of the space that was once a Charlie Chaplin studio. Opened in 2020, the site comprises two houses separated by a vast parking lot. It comprises 'The Big House' on two floors, the ground floor for the women's collections and the second floor for the men. 'The Little House' is a place to exhibit works by artists, designers, and craftspeople whose work has impressed Dries Van Noten.

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