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Hammer Museum

ArtClosed · Opens 11amFreeWilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd bus stop (Metro Local 20, Rapid 720, Local 761) — at the museum's door

The Hammer Museum is a contemporary art museum and UCLA cultural center in Westwood, founded in 1990 by industrialist Armand Hammer to house his personal collection of European and American paintings. Since UCLA's Regents took over management in 1994, the museum has expanded around its Edward Larrabee Barnes-designed courtyard building with the Michael Maltzan-designed Billy Wilder Theater (2006) and the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Cultural Center (2023). Admission has been free to all visitors since February 2014, and the museum is known for adventurous contemporary and rediscovery exhibitions alongside the Armand Hammer, Grunwald Center and Hammer Contemporary collections.

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Getting there

10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Nearest station: Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd bus stop (Metro Local 20, Rapid 720, Local 761) — at the museum's door, Metro E Line, Wilshire & Westwood stop (~3 min walk), No rail subway station yet — the D Line's Westwood/UCLA stop is under construction, expected ~2027

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–18:00
Wed11:00–18:00
Thu11:00–18:00
FriToday11:00–18:00
Sat11:00–18:00
Sun11:00–18:00

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Free

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Visitor Information

Is Hammer Museum free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Hammer Museum is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Hammer Museum?
Hammer Museum is open Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026), Christmas Day and New Year's Day (1 Jan 2027). Always free; no advance reservation needed.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Hammer Museum?
Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024, in the Westwood area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd bus stop (Metro Local 20, Rapid 720, Local 761) — at the museum's door, Metro E Line, Wilshire & Westwood stop (~3 min walk), No rail subway station yet — the D Line's Westwood/UCLA stop is under construction, expected ~2027.
What can I see at Hammer Museum?
Free UCLA art museum in Westwood: Armand Hammer's collection, adventurous contemporary shows, and a sculpture garden. Current highlights include Hammer Projects: Gê Viana, Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II, Hammer Projects: Mike Cloud.
Do I need to book Hammer Museum in advance?
Hammer Museum 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 Hammer Museum?
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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