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Sep 17, 2021 · The sprawling 24-acre campus includes multiple galleries housing world class art works, plus a 134,000-square-foot Central Garden, on-site restaurant, garden cafe, and panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin. Admission is free, but advanced reservations are temporarily required due to COVID-19.
Jan 2, 2024 · Here are the best free museums in Los Angeles, whether they offer free admission year-round or free museum days.
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- Getty Villa. Entry is free with a timed ticket, while parking is available for $20. After 3 pm, parking is reduced to $15. In 1974, J. Paul Getty established a museum to showcase his collection in a replica villa.
- LACMA. Admission is free every second Tuesday from 11 am to 5 pm. LA County residents can visit during Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri hours. It is advisable to purchase timed tickets.
- The Broad. Reservations are available for free admission, with access to the Infinity Mirror Room included. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The attraction is called Infinity Mirror Rooms.
- Natural History Museum. L.A. County residents can visit for free Mon-Fri from 3-5 pm (closed first Tue of the month). The NHM’s Beaux Arts building was the first museum in Los Angeles and opened in 1913 along with Exposition Park.
- The Getty Center – Los Angeles. The Getty Center is a world-renowned art museum located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The museum features an impressive collection of European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the present day.
- The Getty Villa – Pacific Palisades. The Getty Villa is another Getty art museum located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. This museum is dedicated to the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, and features a collection of over 44,000 objects, including sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts.
- California Science Center – Los Angeles. The California Science Center is a hands-on science museum located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles. The Center aspires to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences.
- Hammer Museum – Los Angeles. The Hammer Museum at UCLA is an art museum located in Westwood Village in Los Angeles. The museum features a collection of contemporary art, as well as rotating exhibitions and public programs.
Mar 15, 2024 · Several of them are always free: the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), the Broad, the Getty Center and Villa, the African American Firefighter Museum and the Hammer Museum, though most...
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Aug 19, 2024 · 22 Free Museums And Galleries In Los Angeles To Visit Right Now. Whether you're a fan of contemporary, modern, postmodern or ancient art exhibits, these galleries and free museums in Los Angeles are perfect for finding inspiration in the city.
Mar 18, 2024 · SoCal Museums presents the annual Museums Free-for-All on Saturday, March 23. More than 30 museums—spanning art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to attend free of charge.
