Address: 2215 Lake View Ave Zipcode: 90039 Phone Number: +1 323 664 3162 This museum, founded in 1924, is certainly one of Southern Californias forgotten gems. The collection here contains a wealth of Middle Eastern artifacts, some of which are more than 2,000 years old. Collected by explorer Antonio F. Futterer during his years abroad, some of the smaller items here include lamps, bottles and coins. The impressive mummy casket dates 600 years before the birth of Christ. Today the museum can be visited only by appointment for a small fee, which covers a tour and refreshments. Disabled access is limited to the ground floor.Admission: $2.50 Adults, $2 Children 16 and under