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Grammy Museum

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The highlight of the LA Live entertainment complex, the Grammy Museum (grammymuseum.org; adult/child $23/free) interactive exhibits explore the evolution of popular music and the famous awards. Rotating exhibits might include iconic threads worn by Whitney Houston, Peggy Lee and Beyoncé; scribbled words from the hands of Count Basie and Taylor Swift; and instruments once played by music legends. Top names often perform.

Save the hefty parking fee ($10 for the first two hours, up to $28 maximum) by taking Metro.

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