The museum has interactive exhibits about racism and prejudice in America. A major installation depicts the history of the Holocaust, using films, reconstructions, photographs and artifacts. The museum opened in 1993, and it has hosted 3.5 million visitors from around the world, and nine heads of state including King Hussein of Jordan, three Prime Ministers of Israel and the Dalai Lama. The Museum receives 350,000 visitors annually including 110,000 children. The museum is closed Saturdays, Sundays and Jewish holidays. A learning center is available for additional research.
Location:
Simon Wiesenthal Center, 9786 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles California 90035
Telephone
310-553-8403
Other History nearby:
(Ventura) Albinger Archaeological Museum
(Los Angeles) Autry Museum of Western Heritage
(Santa Paula) Aviation Museum
(Rancho Cucamonga) Casa de Rancho Cucamonga
(Los Angeles) Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
(El Monte) El Monte Historical Society Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Los Angeles area
OC Greek Food Fest Anaheim CA May17-19 The OC Greek Food Festival celebrates the best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Experience authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music.
San Diego Greek Festival San Diego CA June7-9 Treat yourself to an enjoyable Friday evening with delicious Greek food,
imported beer, live Greek music and dancing. Then come back the next day for more fun. On Sunday, repeat as needed!
Baroque Music Festival Corona del Mar CA June16-23 We strive for historically stylistic interpretations of the great masterpieces of the Baroque period.
Santa Barbara Greek Festival Santa Barbara CA July27-28 Enjoy delectable festival favorites like gyros and moussaka. And no Greek village would be complete without homemade pastries from Yiayia's traditional recipes: baklava, melomakarona, and kataifi are just a few of the sweet treats to delight you.
Antique And Garden Show Bakersfield CA August12-13 =The show features 200 dealer spaces, located on five tree covered acres, 30 historic buildings, a variety of great food, and live blues and jazz music.
Little Italy Festa San Diego CA October13 The largest Italian American festival on the West Coast. Hip and Historic Little Italy welcomes over 120,000 attendees with the tantalizing sights, sounds and aromas of Italian culture.
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