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Grammy Museum

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The highlight of LA Live, this museum's interactive exhibits define, differentiate and link musical genres. Spanning three levels, the rotating exhibitions might include threads worn by the likes of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Beyoncé, scribbled words from the hands of Count Basie and Taylor Swift, and instruments once used by world-renowned rock deities. Inspired? Interactive sound chambers allow you to try your own hand at singing, mixing and remixing.

Save the hefty parking fee ($10 for the first two hours, up to $28 maximum) by taking Metro.

Transportation

metro: Blue/Expo Lines to Pico Station

Contact

Address

800 W Olympic Blvd

Get In Touch

213-765-6800

https://www.grammymuseum.org/

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