Los Angeles, California
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States. Located on Wilshire Boulevard's Museum Row, it holds an encyclopedic collection of more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art.
Chris Burden's "Urban Light" installation (202 vintage street lamps) is an LA icon. The Levitated Mass sculpture and the Pavilion for Japanese Art are also major draws. The collection covers everything from ancient times to contemporary art.
Snap a photo at Urban Light. Explore the broad collection of Asian, Latin American, and Islamic art. Attend a film screening or jazz concert. Walk through the outdoor sculpture gardens.
Weekdays are less crowded. Evenings are great for seeing Urban Light illuminated. The museum is closed on Wednesdays. Note that parts of the campus are currently under construction (building a new main gallery).
The museum is wheelchair accessible. Admission is ticketed (free for LA County residents after 3 pm on weekdays). Advance reservations are recommended.
Ray's and Stark Bar offers dining on the plaza. C+M (Coffee and Milk) serves casual refreshments. The LACMA Store offers art books and design objects.
Check the construction status before visiting as some galleries may be closed. "Urban Light" is free to visit and accessible 24/7. It sits next to the La Brea Tar Pits, making for a great double visit.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and The Grove.