Hammer Museum

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Hammer Projects: Mike Cloud

Chicago artist Mike Cloud's large-scale collaged portraits and mixed-media assemblages exploring consumer culture and childhood.

Now showing28 Mar – 10 Jan 2027Free

Hammer Projects: Vibeke Mascini

An installation using electroforming to grow copper over plants and cables, exploring electricity as a form of interconnectedness.

Now showing12 Sept – 17 Jan 2027Free

Hammer Projects: Gê Viana

The Brazilian artist's U.S. institutional debut, centered on her film documenting rural life, reggae and African diasporic memory in Maranhão.

Now showing19 Sept – 7 Feb 2027Free

Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines

A retrospective of about 150 works by the Lebanese artist, spanning 1970-2011, exploring humor, language, gender and the body.

Now showing27 Sept – 28 Feb 2027Free

Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images

A retrospective of over 60 works from the Jamaican-born artist's 50-year career in geometric abstraction, including her Broken Construction series.

Now showing11 Oct – 28 Feb 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

One of the country's most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections, with more than 70 modern and contemporary works across five landscaped acres on the UCLA campus.

Permanent collectionFree

Armand Hammer Collection

European and American paintings and drawings assembled by museum founder Armand Hammer, including works by Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Sargent.

Permanent collectionFree

Hammer Contemporary Collection

International contemporary art since 1960, with an emphasis on Los Angeles-based artists and works on paper.

Permanent collectionFree

Nearby

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Fowler Museum at UCLA

ArtFree18 min walk

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) and 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 Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, Hammer Projects: Mike Cloud and Armand Hammer Collection.

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.