California African American Museum, Los Angeles

Name: California African American Museum
Address: 600 State Dr, Los Angeles, 90037-1267, United States
Telephone: +1 213-744-7432

#102 among attractions in Los Angeles

Museum, Art museum, History museum

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California African American Museum, Los Angeles

Facts and practical information

The California African American Museum is a museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Museum focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. Admission is free to all visitors. Their mission statement is "to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment the history, art and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western United States." ()

Alternative names: Established: 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 34°0'57"N, 118°17'2"W

Address

600 State DrSouth Los Angeles (Exposition Park)Los Angeles 90037-1267 United States

Contact

+1 213-744-7432

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Day trips

California African American Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, Exposition Park Rose Garden.

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0.6 miN
Sacred and religious sites
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Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is California African American Museum open?

California African American Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to California African American Museum?

Nearby attractions include 160th Regiment State Armory, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Exposition Park, Los Angeles (3 min walk), California Science Center, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Exposition Park Rose Garden, Los Angeles (4 min walk).

How to get to California African American Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to California African American Museum:

Light rail

Expo Park/USC • Lines: E (5 min walk)
Expo/Vermont • Lines: E (12 min walk)

Bus

37th Street/USC (7 min walk)
Vermont & 39th • Lines: 204 (12 min walk)