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Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

Original comic art and rare artifacts trace how comic books shaped 20th-century American identity, from WWII through hip-hop and civil rights movements.

Now showing20 May – 28 Feb 2027$20

Common Ground

LA artist Adam Silverman fired 224 ceramic vessels from clay and ash gathered across all 50 states, celebrating American pluralism through shared meals.

Now showingUntil 2 Jan 2028Free

Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry

3D-printed replicas of Angelenos' family keepsakes, paired with Skirball collection objects, explore immigration, memory, and belonging in LA.

Now showingFrom 22 Oct$20

Patrisse Cullors: Wishes Made Material

Photography, textile, and video works by artist-activist Patrisse Cullors, grown from a Skirball program on Black-Jewish dialogue and healing.

Now showingFrom 22 Oct$20

The 1960s—A Generation on Fire: Judy Baca's Great Wall of Los Angeles

Over 400 feet of newly completed mural sections from Judy Baca's Great Wall of Los Angeles, focused on the civil rights era, shown indoors via a scrolling system.

Now showingFrom 22 Oct$20

Permanent Collections

Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America

Eleven thematic galleries drawing on the Skirball's Judaica collection trace 4,000 years of Jewish history, from antiquity to immigrant life in America.

Permanent collection$20

Noah's Ark at the Skirball

An 8,000-square-foot interactive wooden ark filled with whimsical animals made from recycled materials, built for hands-on family play.

Permanent collection$20

Visitor Information

How much does Skirball Cultural Center cost?

Standard adult admission to Skirball Cultural Center is $20. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Skirball Cultural Center?

Skirball Cultural Center is open Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. Free admission every Thursday. Noah's Ark uses 90-minute timed-entry reservations (advance booking recommended).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Skirball Cultural Center?

Skirball Cultural Center is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049, in the Sepulveda Pass / Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The nearest station is Metro Rapid Line 761 (Sepulveda Blvd, at the Skirball's Main Entrance) — LA is car-heavy here; no rail line reaches the site, free on-site parking is standard.

What can I see at Skirball Cultural Center?

Moshe Safdie-designed Jewish cultural campus in the Sepulveda Pass, with rotating exhibitions and the beloved Noah's Ark playspace. Current highlights include Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry, Patrisse Cullors: Wishes Made Material and Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America.

Do I need to book Skirball Cultural Center 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 Skirball Cultural Center?

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.