From the Long Beach Symphony to the Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach is home to a thriving cultural scene. TravelSkoot gives you an insider's guide on the top arts and culture attractions to take in on your next visit to sunny Long Beach.
The Long Beach Museum of Art is a masterpiece itself, with its bluff-top location overlooking the Pacific. At the museum, you will find early-20th-century European art, California modernism, contemporary art of California and more. Be sure to check out one of the museum's upcoming exhibits or some of the permanent collections, which include approximately 3,000 drawings, paintings, sculptures, works-on-paper, decorative objects and more.
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The Queen Mary, one of the best ocean liners ever built, played host to the rich and famous during the 1930s on its voyages between New York and England. Now infamous for the ghostly stories that surround its history, the Queen Mary is home to numerous events throughout the year, including a New Year's Eve celebration, the annual Ghostfest Expo and a Fourth of July fireworks show.
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The Museum of Latin American Art, located in Long Beach, is dedicated to the education and preservation of contemporary Latin American art. At this museum, you can witness exhibitions such as the "Sculpture Garden" and "A Bridge to the Americas." The museum also sponsors a highly acclaimed art auction, and encourages visitors to take advantage of their ever-changing schedule of programs and events.
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The ocean breeze blows in perfect harmony with the strains of the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, who you can catch in either of two outstanding locales in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. The fountain plaza outside the Terrace Theater reflects in the glass façade - it's a stunning entrance to the 3000-seat venue to catch a Classics or Holiday Pops concert. The unmistakable Long Beach Arena seats 7000, many of them right on the arena floor listening to the sounds of Mozart and Mahler.
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Upon their arrival at the Hilton Long Beach and Executive Meeting Center, guests will be met by an elegant ambiance and a welcoming staff ready to give exceptional service. Newly renovated, the hotel offers superb comfort and convenience in all guest rooms and suites, including its extra luxurious Executive level rooms. Schedule your next event at hotel's Executive Meeting Center, which features flexible space and state-of-the-art business support services. Located just one mile from the beach, the Hilton Long Beach and Executive Meeting Center is an ideal hotel for a comfortable, carefree vacation.
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