Fowler Museum at UCLA

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Mountain Spirits: Rice and Indigeneity in the Northern Luzon Highlands, Philippines

Carved guardians, ritual bowls, textiles and video reveal how the Ifugao people's rice terraces entwine sustenance and spirituality.

Now showing12 Apr – 31 Jan 2027Free

Field Notes from Begumpura

Rahee Punyashloka imagines a casteless future for Dalit and Adivasi communities, reclaiming ethnographic conventions through South Asian mural traditions.

Now showingFrom 9 AugFree

Textiles as Monument

Three South Asian artists (Suchitra Mattai, Jagdeep Raina, Swapnaa Tamhane) use textiles as counter-monuments memorializing overlooked communities.

Now showing9 Aug – 27 Jun 2027Free

Uhengaparaoa, Taonga Tuku Iho: Ancestral Gifts and Contemporary Māori Art

Contemporary Whakatōhea weavers respond to an ancestral kaitaka (cloak) from the Fowler's collection, bringing ancient and modern Māori art into dialogue.

Now showing11 Oct – 16 May 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives

The Fowler's core collection display, organizing art from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas thematically around how art functions in society.

Permanent collectionFree

Reflecting Culture: The Francis E. Fowler, Jr. Collection of Silver

251 European, British and American silver objects from the 16th-19th centuries, including work by Paul de Lamerie, Fabergé and Paul Revere.

Permanent collectionFree

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Hammer Museum

ArtFree18 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Fowler Museum at UCLA free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Fowler Museum at UCLA is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Fowler Museum at UCLA?

Fowler Museum at UCLA is open Wed 12-8pm, Thu-Sun 12-5pm; closed Mon-Tue. Always free admission.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Fowler Museum at UCLA?

Fowler Museum at UCLA is located at 308 Charles E. Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA 90024, in the Westwood area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are UCLA Transit Center (Hilgard & Strathmore) — multiple bus lines, Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) bus stop and No Metro rail yet — LA is car/bus-heavy here; nearest rail (D Line Westwood extension) is still under construction.

What can I see at Fowler Museum at UCLA?

Free UCLA campus museum of global art and material culture from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas. Current highlights include Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives, Uhengaparaoa, Taonga Tuku Iho: Ancestral Gifts and Contemporary Māori Art and Mountain Spirits: Rice and Indigeneity in the Northern Luzon Highlands, Philippines.

Do I need to book Fowler Museum at UCLA in advance?

Fowler Museum at UCLA is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Fowler Museum at UCLA?

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.