Fodor's Expert Review California African American Museum
Downtown Los Angeles
Free
With more than 4,500 historical artifacts, this museum showcases contemporary art of the African diaspora. Artists represented here include Betye Saar, Charles Haywood, and June Edmonds. The museum has a research library with more than 6,000 books available for public use.
If possible, visit on a Sunday or Thursday, when there's almost always a diverse lineup of speakers and performances.
