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Egyptian Theatre vs Hammer Museum
Egyptian Theatre and Hammer Museum are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hammer Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Egyptian Theatre. Hammer Museum comes in at 87 with approval from 8 reviewers such as On the Grid, Not For Tourists and Michelin Guide.
Egyptian Theatre
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6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Fodor's
"The nonprofit American Cinematheque now hosts special screenings and discussions with notable filmmakers, and on weekends you can watch a documentary about Hollywood history."
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Frommer's
"Conceived by grandiose impresario Sid Grauman, the Egyptian Theatre is just down the street from his better-known Chinese Theatre, but it remains less altered from its original design."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Egyptian, the first of the grand movie palaces on Hollywood Blvd, premiered Robin Hood in 1922."
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Travel + Leisure
"Four 20-foot-tall columns, Sphinx heads, and hieroglyphics stand at the main entrance of the landmark Hollywood movie theater where Sid Grauman staged the first Hollywood premiere."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This ornate movie house, done up in Egyptian Revival style... a fun alternative to the touristy Chinese Theatre."
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Hammer Museum
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10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Fodor's
"The bold murals and installations at this museum have been known to bring traffic on Wilshire Boulevard to a crawl."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The museum really shines when it comes to cutting-edge contemporary exhibits featuring local, under-represented and controversial artists."
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Time Out
"Industrialist Armand Hammer founded this museum, primarily to house his own collection."
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Not For Tourists
"Cutting-edge art museum with largely contemporary exhibits."
Travel + Leisure
"Houses wide-ranging permanent collections, from paintings by American and European masters to contemporary drawings by local Los Angeles artists to a lush sculpture garden. "
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