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California is among the best and most vibrant when it comes to its art and culture scene. The Golden State is home to the De Young Museum in San Francisco, which was able to draw in around 2 million visitors back in 2010. The second largest city in the state, Los Angeles, has about 841 museums and art galleries for everyone to visit.

The Getty Center, part of the J. Paul Getty Trust and also the wealthiest art institution in the world, was able to draw in more than 1.2 million visitors. Other notable museums to see in the area include the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Battleship Iowa. It is also worth taking a stroll on Gallery Row where several number of art galleries can be found. It is also where thousands of people go to for the monthly Downtown Art Walk.

There are over 700 museums in California. This is 26% of all the tourist places listed in this state. Top cities in California with popular museums are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Sacramento. You may find a list of all categories of California attractions on this page to choose from.

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