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Visit these free museums in L.A., plus find out when the city’s big-name institutions have free museum days

Who says L.A. lacks culture? Aesthetes and culture vultures can get their fix for free in L.A., with some of the best things to do from beachside Santa Monica to the hilltops of Griffith Park. Whether you prefer the greatest hits at LACMA or off-the-beaten-path museums, there is such thing as a free museum visit—especially if you have a library card. Here are the best free museums in Los Angeles, whether they offer free admission year-round or free museums days.

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