Museum of Tolerance
Arts & Culture · Los Angeles, CA
About
One reviewer noted that the tour begins by giving each visitor a card bearing the name and photo of a real person from the Holocaust era. As you move through the exhibits, you learn details about that individual. By the end, you discover whether they survived. It's an emotionally powerful approach that makes history personal.
The Museum of Tolerance goes beyond the Holocaust to address other forms of oppression, including racism and anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice. Located in Hollywood near Roxbury Drive, it's open Sunday through Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday). The museum aims to promote tolerance across boundaries. If you're exploring queer history in Los Angeles, this is a meaningful stop. Nearby venues like the Shrine Auditorium offer additional cultural experiences.
Features
- ✓Carry a real person's identity card through exhibits
- ✓Sections on African American and LGBTQ+ history
- ✓Open Sunday through Thursday, closed weekends
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What people say
Rated from 428 reviews. 28 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Do not miss this museum!”
Anyone who has experienced the hurt and rejection of prejudice and intolerance, especially LGBTQ+ individuals, should visit this museum focused on promoting tolerance. A particularly impactful aspect is that at the start of the tour, you receive a photo of a person to carry with you. Throughout the exhibits, you learn details about that person. At the end, you discover whether that person survived the Holocaust or not—a deeply powerful moment. If you're in the Los Angeles area, this is a must-see.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“A great LA treasure”
I brought my family here a few years ago, and they were as impressed as I was. Coming from a military background and being raised to accept everyone, yet also witnessing outward racism while growing up in the South, this museum brought back some of those childhood experiences. Hopefully, it helps people understand that racism in any form is wrong.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Another "MUST SEE" for tourists!”
Though this is a Jewish museum, it also includes exhibits about African Americans and the LGBTQ+ community. It's very emotional to see but absolutely essential.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours of operation? +
The museum is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 3:30pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Friday and Saturday.
How long does a typical visit take? +
Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours touring the exhibits, but times vary based on your pace.
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