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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

ArchitectureArtClosed · Opens 11amFrom $30Wilshire/Fairfax (Metro D Line, opened May 2026) - at the museum's doorstep

LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of more than 150,000 works spanning some 6,000 years of art history. Its Miracle Mile campus now centres on the David Geffen Galleries, Peter Zumthor's sweeping concrete building for the permanent collection that opened in 2026, alongside BCAM and the Resnick Pavilion for special exhibitions. Outside, Chris Burden's Urban Light and Michael Heizer's Levitated Mass are free-to-see landmarks, next door to the La Brea Tar Pits.

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Getting there

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States

Nearest station: Wilshire/Fairfax (Metro D Line, opened May 2026) - at the museum's doorstep, Metro Local 20 / Rapid 720 buses along Wilshire Blvd, Metro Local 217 bus along Fairfax Ave

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Mon11:00–18:00
Tue11:00–18:00
WedClosed
Thu11:00–18:00
FriToday11:00–20:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00

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Visitor Information

How much does Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) cost?
Standard adult admission to Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is $30. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is open Mon, Tue, Thu 11am-6pm; Fri 11am-8pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7pm; closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026) and Christmas Day. Advance timed-entry tickets recommended.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States, in the Miracle Mile (Mid-Wilshire) area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are Wilshire/Fairfax (Metro D Line, opened May 2026) - at the museum's doorstep, Metro Local 20 / Rapid 720 buses along Wilshire Blvd, Metro Local 217 bus along Fairfax Ave.
What can I see at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)?
The West's largest art museum: 150,000+ works, Zumthor's new concrete galleries and the 202 glowing lamps of Urban Light. Current highlights include Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity, Pablo Picasso—Portraits in Disguise, Christina Quarles: Now We're There (And We Only Just Begun).
Do I need to book Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) 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 Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)?
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.