Los Angeles County Museum of Art

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA

Address:	5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Phone:	+1 323-857-6000
Site:	lacma.org
Rating:	4.4
Working:	11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM Closed 11AM–5PM 11AM–8PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM

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Reviews 9

Parker Green

I love LACMA! I got a student membership here so that I could come as often as I want. Obviously, everyone comes for the urban lamp artwork outside and the floating rock, which are both very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing for photos (and I have taken plenty at each)! Then theres the rain room, which isnt as exciting as it sounds (sensors take a while to detect you and usually get you pretty wet), but is still a pretty neat experience! Hard to get a good photo in there though because of the water and the iffy sensors and lighting. The museum had a diverse array of exhibits, from the contemporary to the ancient to renaissance and early modern. And its only getting better - a new building is being built for a Motion Picture museum. They also have really good seasonal exhibits. The one right now is Picasso and Rivera. If you go to the building across from the Picasso exhibition, they have early modern German artwork from the time of Luther that I found to be very educational and inciteful. Im not sure how long itll be there, but it was one of my favorite parts of my visit the last time I went. LACMA always seems to have something new, and is continuing to expand. Theres also so much around it, including several other museums. I love coming here! Definitely recommend getting the membership if youre an LA resident.

P. Stephen Hardy

Attended a Latin Jazz concert at the outdoor amphitheatre. Sat on the grass with friends, talking, munching and sipping wine. It was beautiful! So many families there and people from all across Los Angeles hanging out together In the same place, practically shoulder to shoulder in some areas, and it was all chill. At one moment I looked around and it was like looking at a Renoir or a early Seurat painting, (though this, thankfully, included people from many races and nationalities - just saying) - like a field sown with diversity - so many faces and colors, like a sea of wildflowers, and each doing regular, ordinary things: like cooing to a baby; eating a sandwich; looking over the rim of a plastic cup while being regaled with tales of the latest escapade; or lost in that glorious exaltation that is the cat-and-mouse of dancing with ones partner to the sweet Latin Jazz that rolled through the whole scene like mischevious waves of light and sound - scintillation and vibration. Unforgettable! What a beautiful way to celebrate my friends birthday. See yall there next time?

Mercedees Edwards

This was one of the "must sees" I was told I had to go to. When I arrived I was so overwhelmed by the massiveness of its size and how overcrowded it was. The line to purchase tickets was too congested and you would need an entire day to check everything out. The only thing I really wants to see was the Rain Room exhibit and I was told it was sold out, and if their was any chance of getting in I would have to wait in the huge line to potentially get to the front and find it was still sold out. You also couldnt purchase the rain room tickets online so that was very frustrating. There were several cool free things to look at, so we checked out the famous map posts and the levitating rock which were neat and then we left. I would recommend if youre interested in touring the entire museum for a day and youre not particular about just seeing one specific thing.

Jesse Vanderhoff

Great place to visit and experience a broad range of art across different mediums from different areas of the world. We were drawn in by the Robert Mapplethorpe photo exhibit which was fantastic in its presentation and content. We also enjoyed a number of other exhibits though more than I would have liked were closed for renovations and/or installations. We partook in one of the guided tours and though it was only 20 minutes and looked at only two paintings it was well worth the time and helped us gain insight into the art. As others have said, certain exhibits require specially purchased tickets but as long as you do this online you wont risk not being able to get one and it really saves time when you get to the museum. Simply go to will call, give your name and pickup. Parking was $12 for the day at a very nearby parking lot.

Anita y

I had a terrible experience. My kids were so excited to see a piece of artwork on the wall so I grabbed my phone to capture a photo and as I did that a staff memeber by the name of "Henry" began yelling at my 6 year old for touching the art. Then began yelling at me and accusing me of being a terrible mother. On top of that he shouted that he will embarrass me in public!!!! I understand the part about touching the art work but that is NO excuse for publicly humiliating someone and he had NO right to do that! I am dissatisfied with their staff as they were extremely unprofessional in handling the whole situation. So disgusted and will never go back!

Charlie Walls

Probably some of the best/well informed staff and volunteers at any museum Ive ever been in! Their passion for their work is really refreshing and makes it a bit more interesting! They offer free tours, its usually listed on the piece of paper they give you when you buy your ticket! Last time I went the line was insanely long, so we ended up buying our tickets online while there and just picking them up right away in the will call line - saved us a solid 30 minutes if not more. They also have two box offices, one on each side of the museum (the one by the Brea Tar Pits entrance is usually a lot emptier).

S Lee

I recommend eating before or after the visit, as the dining options are more expensive than similar restaurants outside the museum. At LACMA, you can see world-class art for $15 for adults and $10 for students. If you go to a school or live in L.A. county, the ticket is free after 3 p.m. I do not understand the high price for the specially ticketed exhibitions, but maybe they need to break even. Fine art often appears distant from the public, so I personally would love to see pieces that the layman can better relate to and understand. Then again, I am sure the curators know more about art than I do.

NotGonna Say

Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage is an extraordinary exhibit - stunningly beautiful pieces - sketches, paintings, photographs, films, and most importantly, original costumes from four theatrical works (ballet & opera) staged in 40s after Chagall emigrated from Russia with the assistance of the Museum of Modern Art in New York - perfectly exhibited in a manner that remind the visitor that the pieces were designed to move and help tell the story of each ballet/opera, all immeasurably elevated by Chagalls one of a kind artistry. The exhibit is at LACMA through early January and shouldnt be missed!

Amy Kwan

$15 regular admission, but still need to pay extra to go in special exhibits, like the Rain Room. Children under the age of 17 are free. California residents with CA ID get in for free after 3 pm daily. The line was super long. Highly recommend that you purchase the ticket online the day before. We ended up purchasing the dual membership for $110 with 1 special exhibit free and get in to the Rain Room for $10 each person. We could go back the whole year with the membership. With the membership...if the other member is not going, that member could bring another person in for free got the whole year.