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LOS ANGELESHOTEL BEL-AIRTwo day itinerary: CultureWith a huge number of museums, showstopper institutions like REDCAT, and internationally recognised live music venues,

it’s not hard to see why LA continues to draw the artistically minded to its sunny shores. With this two-day itinerary, culture

vultures will quickly discover that the city of Los Angeles is more than just a glittering beacon for the stars of stage and screen.

Day OneTo get to the first stop of the day, take a taxi from the hotel for the 30-minute journey to Hollyhock House.

HOLLYHOCK HOUSET: 0323-913-4031 | Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Art Park was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first project in Los Angeles, designed

for heiress Aline Barnsdall. Envisioned as the centrepiece of an arts complex, the estate came to

represent the style Wright dubbed, “California Romanza” after the musical style denoting freedom.

Today, visitors can explore the house and gardens and enjoy striking views of the Hollywood Hills.

Then, take a 20-minute taxi ride to The Norton Simon Museum.

NORTON SIMON MUSEUMT: 0626-449-6840 | 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105

This museum collection – widely agreed to be one of the more outstanding private art collections in

the world – spans over 2,500 years and encompasses around 12,000 objects. See notable works

by Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, a wealth of Southeast Asian artists, as well as attending talks and film

screenings and visiting the beautiful Sculpture Garden.

The next stop of the day, The Broad, is a 20-minute taxi ride from the museum.

THE BROADT: 0213-232-6250 | 221 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012

Opened to the public in 2015, The Broad (named after philanthropists and art collectors Eli

and Edythe Broad) is a relative newcomer to LA’s contemporary art scene. The striking, modern

building, which is itself a work of art, features two floors of exhibition space. Explore a 2,000-piece

strong collection with works from art world heavy-hitters like Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman, as

well as contributions from emerging artists.

REDCAT is a one-minute walk around the corner from The Broad.

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Day twoStart your second cultural day with a visit to The Getty Villa, just 30 minutes from the hotel by car.

REDCATT: 0213-237-2800 | 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, a multidisciplinary contemporary arts centre in downtown

LA, is more commonly known by its playful moniker, REDCAT. Considered by many to represent

the zenith of avant-garde art in LA, REDCAT offers a programme of exhibitions, performances, film

screenings and literary events showcasing the work of international and local artists.

Then, walk for one minute to the Walt Disney Concert Hall next door.

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALLT: 0800-854-2196 | 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

16 years in the making, the iconic Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall is internationally

recognised as one of the leading live music venues in Los Angeles thanks to its superlative

acoustics. The seat of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the

Concert Hall also hosts performances from international artists and orchestras across a wide range

of musical genres.

A 45-minute taxi ride will bring you back to the hotel.

THE GETTY VILLAT: 0310-440-7300 | 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Designed to look like a country house from antiquity, complete with Roman-inspired gardens, The

Getty Villa (part of the world-renowned Getty Trust) is home to a collection of more than 44,000

works of ancient art and artefacts. Spread across 23 galleries, the pieces on display represent over

7,000 years of human history, with some objects dating back as far as 6,500 B.C.E.

Then, take a 25-minute drive to the Hammer Museum.

HAMMER MUSEUMT: 0310-443-7000 | 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Famed for its progressive, fearless attitude towards contemporary art and wide-ranging cultural

programme, this art museum and cultural centre has been a pioneering institution in LA since first

opening its doors in 1990. In addition to the world-class exhibitions, visitors can also enjoy special

events ranging from lectures and readings to musical performances and film screenings.

From the museum, the Annenberg Space for Photography is 10 minutes away by car.

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All journey times are approximate and subject to variation.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA)T: 0323-857-6000 | 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

The largest art museum in the west of the country, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

(LACMA) showcases a vast range of objects spanning 6,000 years and the globe. From ancient

Egyptian artefacts to works by contemporary LA-based artists, LACMA has over 135,000 pieces in

its permanent collection. The museum and research facility attracts more than a million visitors

each year.

The final stop of the day is the MAK Center for Art and Architecture, 10 minutes by car from LACMA.

ANNENBERG SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHYT: 0213-403-3000 | 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067

For those who are passionate about photography, there are few better destinations in Los Angeles

than this museum, the first dedicated to photography in the Los Angeles area. The institution

exhibits both digital and print photography, placing equal focus on established names and up-and-

coming artists, and features accompanying documentary films, workshops, discussion panels and

other events.

Next, take a 20-minute taxi ride to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

MAK CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHITECTURET: 0323-651-1510 | 835 North Kings Road, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Headquartered in LA cultural landmark Schindler House, the experimental MAK Center seeks to

explore the intersection between architectural spaces and visual art, and reimagines conventional

relationships between the arts. Through an exciting programme of exhibitions, lectures,

performances, tours and more, the institution challenges visitors to think differently about the

space they occupy.

The hotel is then 15 minutes away by car.