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Exterior facade of Craft Contemporary (formerly the Craft and Folk Art Museum) on Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles

Craft Contemporary

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Craft Contemporary is a non-profit, non-collecting museum on Los Angeles' Museum Row, the only West Coast institution dedicated exclusively to contemporary craft. Founded in 1973 as the Craft and Folk Art Museum and rebranded in 2019, it occupies a 1930 Gilbert Stanley Underwood building renovated by Hodgetts + Fung, directly across Wilshire Boulevard from the La Brea Tar Pits. Rotating exhibitions and a Maker-in-Residence program center ceramics, textiles, fiber and socially engaged craft practice, often by Latinx, Indigenous and Black artists.

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Carla Jay Harris, Of the Wind, from Embers of Generational Memory at Craft Contemporary

Embers of Generational Memory

Nine artists from the California Community Foundation Fellowship use fire as a lens on cultural perseverance, identity and ancestral memory.

Upcoming15 Nov – 9 May 2027
Meztli Projects Maker-in-Residence at Craft Contemporary

Maker-in-Residence: Meztli Projects

Indigenous artist collective's residency 'Fuego Medicinal' on fire, natural dyes, textiles and California native-plant craft traditions.

Upcoming15 Nov – 9 May 2027
Carlos Castro Arias: Vandalismo Artesanal exhibition artwork

Carlos Castro Arias: Vandalismo Artesanal

Colombian artist's first LA solo show, juxtaposing colonial bronze casting with Indigenous weaving to examine the conquest of the Americas.

Upcoming15 Nov – 9 May 2027
B'atz: Legacy in Guatemalan Textiles & Contemporary Art exhibition identity image

B'atz: Legacy in Guatemalan Textiles & Contemporary Art

The first major LA presentation of Guatemalan art, pairing historical Maya textiles from 22 communities with seven contemporary artists.

Upcoming5 Dec 2027 – 14 May 2028

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Getting there

5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Nearest station: Wilshire/Fairfax station (Metro D Line, opened May 2026), Metro Local 20 and Rapid 720 buses on Wilshire Blvd and Metro Local 217 bus on Fairfax Ave

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Closed 27 November

Closed for Thanksgiving

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Wed11:00–17:00
Thu11:00–17:00
Fri11:00–17:00
Sat11:00–17:00
Sun11:00–17:00

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Visitor Information

How much does Craft Contemporary cost?
Standard adult admission to Craft Contemporary is $12. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Craft Contemporary?
Craft Contemporary is open Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, First Thursdays until 8pm; closed Mon-Tue. Also closed Labor Day (Sep 2), Thanksgiving (Nov 27), closes early at 3pm on Dec 24, and closed Dec 25 & Jan 1. $12 general admission; Sundays pay-what-you-wish.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Craft Contemporary?
Craft Contemporary is located at 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, in the Miracle Mile / Museum Row area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are Wilshire/Fairfax station (Metro D Line, opened May 2026), Metro Local 20 and Rapid 720 buses on Wilshire Blvd and Metro Local 217 bus on Fairfax Ave.
What can I see at Craft Contemporary?
Non-collecting craft museum on Museum Row, with rotating shows on ceramics, textiles and socially engaged contemporary craft. Current highlights include B'atz: Legacy in Guatemalan Textiles & Contemporary Art, Embers of Generational Memory and Maker-in-Residence: Meztli Projects.
Do I need to book Craft Contemporary in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Craft Contemporary?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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