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Bradbury BuildingvsMuseum of Tolerance
Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Museum of Tolerance ranks slightly higher than Bradbury Building. Museum of Tolerance comes in at #6 in Los Angeles with recommendations from 7 reviews including Time Out, Atlas Obscura and Michelin Guide.
Bradbury Building
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Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
On the Grid
Atlas Obscura
Time Out
Frommer's
304 S. Broadway at Third Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Fodor's "Stunning wrought-iron railing, blond-wood and brick interior, ornate moldings, pink marble staircases, Victorian-style skylighted atrium that rises almost 50 feet, and a birdcage elevator." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This 1893 building is one of LA’s undisputed architectural jewels." Full review
Not For Tourists "Eclectic and dramatic Victorian masterpiece that was featured in Blade Runner."
Condé Nast Traveler "Across the street from Grand Central Market is the city’s oldest landmarked building (the first floor is open to the public)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Walk inside and you’ll be rewarded by architectural treasures inspired by an 1880’s science fiction story and a Ouija board." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Bathed in diffuse natural light from a skylight roof, the atrium features lacelike wrought-iron railings, stair frames and open-cage elevators; red-oak trim and paneling." Full review
On the Grid "Breach the arched entryway and be amazed by light-filled assembly of intricate iron work, terra cotta detailing, and an unadulterated skylight that stretches over the entire inner atrium." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built. " Full review
Time Out "History buffs will appreciate its place as Downtown's oldest commercial building (1893); movie buffs will recognize the zigzagging staircases from climax of Blade Runner." Full review
Frommer's "This National Historic Landmark, built in 1893 and designed by George Wyman, is Los Angeles's oldest commercial building and one of the city's most revered architectural achievements" Full review
Museum of Tolerance Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Atlas Obscura Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Simon Wiesenthal Plaza, 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
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Fodor's "Using interactive technology, this important museum (part of the Simon Wiesenthal Center) challenges visitors to confront bigotry and racism." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Run by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, this museum uses interactive technology to make visitors confront racism and bigotry, with particular focus given to the Holocaust." Full review
Time Out "The Museum of Tolerance was seen as a daring enterprise: a museum devoted to an abstract concept rather than a specific type of artifact." Full review
Not For Tourists "A humbling experience that is worth a visit."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Dedicated in 1993, this museum of ideas has two principal goals: raising awareness of racism and prejudice in American life, and exploring atrocities against humanity throughout history." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism. " Full review
Frommer's "The Museum of Tolerance is designed to expose prejudices, bigotry, and inhumanity while teaching racial and cultural tolerance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With an experiential exhibit on Anne Frank and a healthy schedule of motivational speaking engagements, film screenings, tours, and workshops, this important museum is the only one of its kind in the world"
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