Grammy Museum

Open since December 2008 and an anchor to the L.A. LIVE entertainment complex, this $30-million, 30,000-square-foot, four-story museum has interactive exhibits that take you from the creative process to the production of 150 different kinds of music: pop, jazz, rock, gospel, country, world, polka, Native American, Hawaiian, blues, hip-hop, opera, classical, and many more. Displays include artifacts like Jennifer Lopez's infamous green Grammy dress, Billie Holiday's costume jewelry, and Leadbelly's prison pardon. There are pods with performance footage and interviews, eight interactive studios where you can mix tracks with some of today's biggest recording producers (kids love this feature), a rooftop terrace, and a 200-seat theater that shows short films. You can't possibly see it all in one visit -- except for maybe the die-hard music buffs who will probably never want to leave. Tip: The intimate theater is a great place to catch a stripped-down set by legendary performers as varied as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Kenny Chesney.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Back to Top