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Wende Museum, Culver City, CA

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Wende Museum

Free art museum, historical archive, and community center in Culver City focused on Cold War and Soviet-era collections.

10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 · Culver City, CA

About Wende Museum

The Wende is a free art museum, historical archive, and community center in Culver City. It hosts current and past exhibitions, free public tours, and a wide range of community programs. Visitors can also explore the collection through an audio guide app and online collections.

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