Marciano Art Foundation

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Pierre Leguillon: Ads & Brands

Two-part show on Leguillon's collecting practice: 250-plus ads of artists as brand ambassadors, plus his traveling Museum of Mistakes.

Now showing18 Sept – 27 Feb 2027Free

Tacita Dean: FILM

The US premiere of Dean's 2011 vertical 35mm installation, an 11-minute silent celebration of analog photochemical film.

Now showing18 Sept – 27 Feb 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Nicolas Party: Trees

A site-specific mural of a fantastical forest that grows floor by floor up the museum's stairwell.

Permanent collectionFree

Masonic Objects: The Relic Room

Documents, photographs, banners and ritual objects left behind by the Scottish Rite Masons who built the temple.

Permanent collectionFree

Kristen Wentrcek and Andrew Zebulon: Quaternion

Sixteen hand-carved foam furniture pieces, named for Freemasonry's double-headed eagle, respond to the building's history as a Masonic temple.

Permanent collectionFree

Transmissions: Selections from the Marciano Collection

Fifty-eight international artists explore transmission across mediums, from broadcasting history to photography, painting and sculpture.

Permanent collectionFree

Visitor Information

Is Marciano Art Foundation free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Marciano Art Foundation is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Marciano Art Foundation?

Marciano Art Foundation is open Tue-Sat 11am-6pm; closed Mondays, Sundays and holidays. Free, but an advance timed-entry reservation is required. Closed 21 Jul-17 Sep 2026 for an exhibition changeover; reopens 18 Sep 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Marciano Art Foundation?

Marciano Art Foundation is located at 4357 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010, in the Windsor Square area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are No Metro rail nearby — this stretch of Wilshire is car-heavy, Metro Local Line 20 stops directly outside the building and Metro Lines 210 & 720 and Big Blue Bus R7 stop three blocks east at Crenshaw & Wilshire.

What can I see at Marciano Art Foundation?

Free contemporary art museum in a 1961 Masonic temple on Wilshire, with the Marciano collection and a Nicolas Party stairwell mural. Current highlights include Nicolas Party: Trees, Pierre Leguillon: Ads & Brands and Masonic Objects: The Relic Room.

Do I need to book Marciano Art Foundation in advance?

Marciano Art Foundation 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 Marciano Art Foundation?

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.