The tides of summer are rapidly rolling in, their waves lapping at our heels tauntingly as we eagerly await school’s end. With a whopping 13 days left, the finish line is sharply in view. At the moment, nothing may sound better than relinquishing all responsibilities and drifting through June, July, and August in blissful boredom. However, the novelty of doing nothing will wear off as it usually does. This year, instead of succumbing to the lull of mid-summer that renders victims bored and in desperate need of intellectual stimulation, try heading to a museum filled with troves of culturally-rich art. Here are just a few museums in L.A. to check out this summer:

The Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City, highlighting one collection of photography at a time, will take as little as 30 minutes to browse–or closer to an hour for the more savory viewer.  If you appreciate art but somehow always find yourself itching to leave any museum shortly after arriving, this is the place for you. The current exhibit, Refugee, on view until August 21, captures the experiences of displaced refugees throughout the world.

Admission: Free

Plan your visit: https://annenbergphotospace.org/

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) boasts nearly 130,000 pieces of art in its collection, pieces from all eras and around the globe. A trip to LACMA will likely occupy the better part of a day. This summer, make sure to catch these two particularly interesting exhibits: Japanese Prints and Photographs: Paths through Modernity, on view May 21-September 25, and Royal Hawaiian Featherwork: Na Hula Ali’i, on view May 22-August 7.

Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for students with valid ID, free for 17 and under

Plan your visit: http://www.lacma.org/

The Getty Center offers a museum experience unlike any other, with its lofty hilltop location providing stunning views of Los Angeles. Some exhibits on view this summer include In Focus: Electric!, on view April 5-August 28, and Cave Temples of Dunhuang: Buddhist Art on China’s Silk Road, on view May 7-September 4. For the full experience, plan ahead and bring supplies to picnic on the grass!

Admission: Free

Plan your visit: http://www.getty.edu/visit/center/

The Broad, located in downtown L.A., houses the art collection of Eli Broad, featuring works of contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Seniors Laurel Wholihan and Kelli Staake both fervently recommend the Cy Twombly room as a “must see.” This summer the Broad will launch its first special exhibition, Cindy Sherman: Imitation of Life, on view from June 11-October 2. To avoid long lines, reserve tickets online.

Admission: Free for general admission, special exhibitions are $12 for adults, free for 17 and under

Plan your visit: http://thebroad.org/

Happy summer and happy art viewing!