Heritage Square Museum

At the Heritage Square Museum, an outdoor architectural exhibit, you can see eight Los Angeles-area historic homes and buildings that have been designated on the municipal and national levels. It is one of the best historic attractions in Los Angeles. It is a living history museum that tells the tale of the tremendous growth of Los Angeles from the years 1850 to 1950. It is without a doubt one of the most well-known historical locations in Los Angeles. One of those places is Heritage Square Museum, where you may investigate South California's history, culture, and architecture all at once. The Palms Depot, the Longfellow-Hastings Octagon House, the John J. Ford House, the Mt. Pleasant House, the Carriage Barn, the Salt Box, the Valley Knudsen Garden Residence—Shaw House, the Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church, and the Hale House are among the area's historic structures. Your memories of the era will be brought back in the most pleasant way by the architectural settlement. Not to be missed on the grounds are a historic train car and a trolley car.

With the help of this living history museum, travelers can travel back in time and experience Victorian-era Southern California. Eight buildings make up the Heritage Square complex, all of which date back to the mid-to late 1800s. These include a church from Pasadena, a railroad station from Century City, and a number of previous individual homes from all around the city. All of them were transported to this central location after being raised off their foundations and saved from demolition. Some have already undergone restoration, while others are still being worked on. A particular delight is the guided tour given by a knowledgeable staff member who is dressed historically.

Founded: 1969

Location: 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles
Contact: www.heritagesquare.org

Phone: 323-225-2700
Price:$10
Opening hours: Fri–Sun 11:30am–4:30pm