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Annenberg Community Beach House
132 reviews
#1 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
"Also, there is a
museum
just next door that gives FREE tours!"
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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
270 reviews
#2 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
"Although it is very small, the aquarium has a wide and beautiful array of different
species
and the staff is incredibly informed and friendly."
"Not very large, but
interesting displays
, staff was very helpful and informative."
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Museum of Flying
73 reviews
#3 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Santa Monica History Museum
24 reviews
#4 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
"There is so much to learn about this city and this
museum
does a great job of helping us all remember."
"I was visiting this
museum
as I had lent the
museum
some Route 66 collectibles for an exhibition."
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California Heritage Museum
16 reviews
#5 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Adamm's Stained Glass & Art Glass Gallery
6 reviews
#6 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Camera Obscura
10 reviews
#7 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Angel's Attic
9 reviews
#8 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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PAINT:LAB
6 reviews
#9 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Craig Krull Gallery
4 reviews
#10 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Rosamund Felsen Gallery
3 reviews
#11 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Ten Women Gallery
1 review
#12 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Revolver Gallery - Your Andy Warhol Specialists (By Appointment Only)
7 reviews
#13 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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bG Gallery
1 review
#14 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Frank Lloyd Gallery
1 review
#15 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Leslie Sacks Gallery
1 review
#16 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Children's Nature Institute
1 review
#17 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Angles Gallery
1 review
#18 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Peter Fetterman Gallery
1 review
#19 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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3DAR Trick Art Museum
#20 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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FAB-Gallery
#21 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Cambridge Art Gallery
#22 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Fidelity Arts
#23 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Frumkin/Duval Gallery
#24 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Patricia Correia Gallery
#25 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Christopher Grimes Gallery
#26 of 28 Museums in Santa Monica
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Bruce Kapson Gallery
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Bronson Fine Arts
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What are the best places for museums in Santa Monica?
These places are best for museums in Santa Monica:
Annenberg Community Beach House
Museum of Flying
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Santa Monica History Museum
Camera Obscura
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Which places provide the best museums in Santa Monica for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Santa Monica:
Annenberg Community Beach House
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Museum of Flying
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Which places provide the best museums in Santa Monica for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Santa Monica:
Annenberg Community Beach House
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Museum of Flying
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