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FROM VINTAGE AUTOMOBILES TO NAVAL HISTORY, THERE ARE A REMARKABLE ARRAY OF MUSEUMS THAT GO FAR beyond the traditional gallery experience. The city and its surrounding communities are home to unique cultural treasures that celebrate art, innovation, architecture and history in captivating ways.

The Petersen Automotive Museum showcases an unparalleled collection of classic, rare, and concept cars that will thrill any enthusiast, while the historic Clarke Estate offers a glimpse into early 20th-century design and
craftsmanship. Heritage Park transports visitors into a recreated 19th century town, and the Palos Verdes Art Center provides a hub for visual arts, exhibitions and education with sweeping coastal views. Maritime history comes alive aboard the Battleship USS IOWA Museum, where visitors can explore the decks of a legendary World War II vessel. Meanwhile in Las Vegas, the Mob Museum dives into the fascinating, often gritty, history of organized crime Together, these institutions offer a dynamic cross-section of a rich and varied cultural landscape.