FRIDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Wende Museum is an art museum, historical archive of the Cold War, and center for creative community engagement that explores and inspires change. The Wende Museum is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free, and no reservations are required. ADMISSION IS […]
FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 17 - Academy Museum Calling all young movie buffs and passionate film enthusiasts! Step into the world of cinematic magic at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, where exploration is not just encouraged—it's FREE! For children under 17, the doors swing wide open to a world of movie […]
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - San Pedro Discover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits, a research library, a ham radio station, and a gift shop. […]
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - Downtown Los Angeles VISIT ICA LA TODAY! The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all. Open Wednesday - Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm ADMISSION IS FREE! Learning […]
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - San Pedro Discover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits, a research library, a ham radio station, and a gift shop. […]
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, California is an educational institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 2:00 pm TO 8:00 pm SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 12:00 pm TO 6:00 pm […]
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH in Pasadena The first Tuesday of every month from 4:00 to 8:00pm is Kids Space Museum Free Family Night. Admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone during these hours only. Families can engage with special programming and performers that highlight cultures and traditions from around the world. Expect crowds […]
FREE EVERY 1st FRIDAY- Pasadena Unlock a world of wonder and imagination with Free Admission at Kidspace Children's Museum every first Friday of the month! Gather your family and friends for a day filled with exploration, creativity, and laughter, as you dive into our interactive exhibits and hands-on activities without any admission fees. From curious […]
OPEN WEEKENDS- Mt Wilson Mount Wilson Observatory is located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet. Mount Wilson Observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Free of charge, this is a must see experience. Viewing through the 100-Inch Hooker Telescope The world's largest telescope […]
OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS- San Fernando Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center sits on Red Box Saddle in the Angeles National Forest. It sits in the middle of the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail, historically named for the Native populations who were relocated to the San Gabriel Mission. The area was a resting spot on the trek […]
NOW OPEN FRIDAY - SUNDAY- Griffith Park Griffith Observatory is a free-admission facility located on the south side of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. The building and grounds are accessible for all visitors. The building is busiest on weekends, during summer and holiday periods, and at sunset. Griffith Observatory’s grounds and roads are generally open […]
FREE EVERY 1st WEEKEND of the MONTH- Griffith Park Autry Museum is FREE every First Weekend of the Month, from May through December Admission: Free individual admission to Bank of America, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank® cardholders and employees. Bank of America is offering free admission days as part of Museums on Us. Present your […]
OPEN EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY- Hollywood The Hollywood Heritage Museum, is located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, which was built in 1901. The story of the early Hollywood motion picture industry and the historic Hollywood community is told through archival photographs, historic documents, movie props and related memorabilia. Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille's office […]
EVERY SUNDAY- Automobile Driving Museum's Come cruising on a Sunday afternoon at the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum. One of the unique features of the museum is that on Sundays, guests are given a rare opportunity. Sunday Car Rides take place in a piece of history, as you are whisked around in one of several pristine […]
OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The Fire! Science & Safety exhibition invites you to explore Casa Del Fuego, Apartment 911 as a fire danger detective, seeking out fire and burn hazards so you can help make families, pets and homes safer. Hands-on interactives give you a chance to explore the science of fire—safely—by creating “fire” out of different ingredients in our firepit, […]
OPEN EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY- Hollywood The Hollywood Heritage Museum, is located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, which was built in 1901. The story of the early Hollywood motion picture industry and the historic Hollywood community is told through archival photographs, historic documents, movie props and related memorabilia. Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille's office […]
EVERY SUNDAY - Los Angeles Visit The African American Firefighter Museum! The African American Firefighter Museum is dedicated to promote diversity and to stand up for inequality against all races and genders. The first floor contains vintage fire apparatus, stories and pictures of pioneering African American Los Angeles Firefighters. The Museum gallery is located on […]
OPEN THURSDAY - SUNDAY- Santa Monica The Santa Monica History Museum was founded under the “Historical Activities Committee” of Santa Monica’s Centennial Celebration in 1975 and by a public poll, with their goal to collect, preserve, and be the caretaker of history. Its name at that time was the Santa Monica Historical Society and it […]
FREE EVERY SUNDAY- Los Angeles VISIT THE CRAFT MUSEUM TODAY! Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. This unique museum engages people through its diverse exhibitions and programs that challenge established ideas about craft and folk art and inspire a […]
Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Questions)- DTLA MOCA has reinstalled the monumental wall work by Los Angeles–based artist Barbara Kruger (b. New York 1945), Untitled (Questions) (1990/2018). The emblematic red, white, and blue artwork was originally commissioned by MOCA in 1989 for the exhibition A Forest of Signs: Art in the Crisis of Representation, and was last installed in […]
STREAM NOW- TWO HOUR VIRTUAL TOUR- Petersen Auto Museum Petersen Auto Museum welcomes you to join us as we do our first ever, 2+hour Full Museum & Vault Virtual Guided Tour. This tour will walk through almost all of the vehicles in the museum and cover the 5 newest exhibitions including Supercars, Extreme Conditions, Reclaimed […]
EXPLORE SOCAL MUSEUMS FOR FREE - LA County Library Enjoy FREE MUSEUM TICKETS for you and your family! Discover the art, history, and culture of Los Angeles County on family day as you explore exhibits in partnered museums of LA County Library! Visit the website to claim passes to any of these museums: Catalina Island […]
FREE! TUES - SUNDAY- Exposition Park The California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. Admission is free to all visitors. The California African American Museum's mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment […]
FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists […]
March 5 - May 4, 2024 - Music Center Art Comes Alive: Journey into a New Dimension at The Music Center's Music off the Wall! Calling all art enthusiasts, tech lovers, and anyone seeking a unique experience! The Music Center in Los Angeles is proud to present "Music off the Wall: An EyeJack Experience," a […]
FREE TO SEE- Exposition Park Explore L.A. and the world at The Natural History Museum. You'll see dinosaurs, gems and minerals, gardens, Latin American treasures, and beloved dioramas to name a few. Discoveries are made here every day—by scientists, historians, and you! Ongoing Exhibitions Dinosaur Encounters Get close to a living, breathing dinosaur! Fun, educational, […]
FREE TUESDAY TO SUNDAY - Los Angeles Occupying a former flour mill, Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles presents art exhibitions, events, and learning activities that connect with the local community in a vibrant architectural space. ON VIEW THIS SUMMER ‘Paul McCarthy. A&E Drawings’ A&E Drawing Session 2021 With Lilith Stangenberg’ is open until Sun 17 […]
EVERY WEDNESDAY- Culver City Find Your Inner Serenity: Wende Museum Meditations with Christiane Wolf. Escape the constant churn of your mind and find a wellspring of calm amidst the vibrant backdrop of the Wende Museum with our weekly mindfulness meditations. Led by renowned teacher Christiane Wolf, these sessions are your invitation to a deeper presence, […]
FREE EVERYDAY @ The California Science Center Space Shuttle Endeavour Come today to see up close and personal NASA"s OV-15 Space Shuttle Endeavour. The Endeavour successfully completed 25 missions into space, including the first service mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, as well as the first mission to add a U.S. component to the International Space […]
FREE EVERYDAY- off PCH in Malibu The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.This collection antiquities includes over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection along with five additional galleries for changing exhibitions. There are objects dating from 6,500 B.C. to A.D. 400. The Getty Villa offers […]
FREE TO SEE- Exposition Park Explore L.A. and the world at The Natural History Museum. You'll see dinosaurs, gems and minerals, gardens, Latin American treasures, and beloved dioramas to name a few. Discoveries are made here every day—by scientists, historians, and you! Ongoing Exhibitions Dinosaur Encounters Get close to a living, breathing dinosaur! Fun, educational, […]
ONLINE - Santa Monica History Museum Step Back in Time: Santa Monica's Broadway Comes Alive with Augmented Reality! Imagine strolling down a bustling street, not as it is today, but as it was decades ago. The air hums with the chatter of a vibrant community, storefronts beckon with forgotten wares, and laughter spills from open […]
WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY - Los Angeles The Los Angeles County Fire Museum is a public museum dedicated to the history of the Los Angeles County Fire Department in Los Angeles County, California. The museum has some 60 antique fire engines in its collection, including fire engines from the 1860s through just-retired apparatus. OPEN Wednesday through […]
OPEN WEEK DAYS - Santa Monica State Beach Discover the history and architecture of the Marion Davies Guest House! Take a glimpse at the great costume parties Davies hosted, which included guests like Clark Gable and Greta Garbo. And learn about the transformation of the landmarked Guest House and pool, which survive as the historic […]
ONGOING EXHIBIT- Westwood Village, UCLA UCLA Fowler Museum presents Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives The Fowler’s permanent collection exhibition, Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives explores how arts from cultures in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas conceptually intersect with each other. Most of this gallery is currently closed as we update the existing installation and contend […]
EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER - Sepulveda Pass The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition. Welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations. The Skirball Cultural Center participates in experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, […]
THURSDAYS- Skirball Cultural Center Skirball Cultural Center presents Story Time in the Amphitheater! Story Time (Thursdays at 2:15 pm)—Let your imagination run wild as you become part of the story! Every Thursday at 2:15 pm, we invite you to embark on a thrilling journey through different cultures and folklore during our Story Time sessions. Let […]
ONE MUSEUM. TWO LOCATIONS- Free Every Thursday Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art. With two distinct venues—MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA—and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada desert, we engage audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, educational programs, and publishing. Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art, […]
A LITTLE BIT OF TOKYO IN LITTLE TOKYO- Japanese American National Museum The James Irvine Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese Garden located on the Little Tokyo campus of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. The garden is open to the public for enjoyment seven days a week between 10am and 4pm unless there […]
ALWAYS FREE- Sepulveda Pass The Getty Center, perched atop a Los Angeles hill, is a beacon for art lovers worldwide. But beyond the renowned museum walls lies another gem: the Getty Library. This haven for research isn't just for scholars – it welcomes curious minds eager to delve into the vast history of art. Unveiling […]
EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY- Watts Towers Art Center Step Inside a Masterpiece: Unveiling the Secrets of the Watts Towers Towering over the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Towers are more than just iconic landmarks – they're a testament to human creativity and resilience. Want to delve deeper into their fascinating history and artistic significance? […]
STEP BACK IN TIME- Venice Beach The Venice Heritage Museum's mission is to preserve, showcase, and nurture Venice’s diverse cultural heritage and history. The Venice Heritage Museum (VHM) gives visitors the opportunity to experience the stories of one of our country's most culturally rich and innovative communities—Venice, a Los Angeles, California coastal community. VHM is […]
EVERYDAY IS FREE DAY in Griffith Park Take a trip back in time at Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park! You will have a fun learning experience as you tour INSIDE the historic train cars at the park. Travel Town Museum is “an outdoor museum which features an impressive collection of Locomotives Freight Cars […]
NOW ON EXHIBIT - California Science Center Step into Leonardo da Vinci's Genius: Unveiling the "Inventor. Artist. Dreamer." Exhibit at the California Science Center! A Renaissance Man Comes to Life The California Science Center is proud to unveil its latest exhibition, LEONARDO DA VINCI: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer. This captivating showcase, opening soon, promises to transport […]
EVERY SATURDAY - San Gabriel Experience the rich history of California at the Ramona Museum of California History! This free community museum offers a unique and personal look into the state's past with a vast collection of artifacts donated by members dating back to 1887. Explore and learn in a fun and educational way, perfect […]
EVERY 2nd and 4th SUNDAY- Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum offers Sunday Cruises every second and fourth Sunday afternoon. One of the unique features of the museum is that on Sundays, guests are given a rare opportunity. Sunday Car Rides take place in a piece of history, as you are whisked around in one […]
SUNDAYS- Venice Beach Pier Venice Oceanarium EVERY SUNDAY, 11am - 2pm. @ Venice Pier. A Museum without Walls teaches kids about Marine Biology & the Santa Monica Bay! Our oceanographic display includes rare specimens, shark jaws, and historical artifacts. Be a Citizen Scientist and help us gather ocean data from our water testing kits. Observe […]
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - Pasadena Visit USC Pacific Asian Museum! An integral part of the University of Southern California, the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring encounters with the art, history, and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! USC […]
SUNDAY - LACMA Ignite a world of wonder and creativity with your family at Andell Family Sundays at LACMA! Experience the magic of art come alive as you embark on a captivating journey together. Every visit unfolds like a new chapter, with each event centering around captivating themes, celebrated artists, and mesmerizing artworks from LACMA's […]