Los Angeles County Museum of Art

This is absolutely an incredible art museum, and a must see for any LA trip. It’s nestled right by the La Brea Tar Pits too, which makes the overall walking area really large & great for kids.
The museum itself is made up of several buildings, each having multiple floors. They art is organized according to time period, genre, and/​or collection. It’s a pretty decent collection too! In the modern art there were the classics of Lichtenstein, Pollock, & Warhol. In the classics there were Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Hassam, Rembrandt, Renoir, and a few more of the high profile names.
Take the time to view art for about 2 hours, then walk outside for about 15 minutes, then view again. As an art graduate I have spent HOURS in museums, and this is the best I’ve found to not get mentally burned out. Learn what your tolerance is, then go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, do something else, and go back to finish.
This museum, like many others, is really a confusing maze. I don’t know why art museums insist on being so complicated inside! But seriously, the paintings are beautiful, the full size sculptures in the European art area are absolutely breathtaking, the moment art area is open & refreshing, every part of this museum needs to be seen. Spend a day, love the arts!

Visited the museum on a Friday and there was a good amount of people. Lots of school field trips. Parking was $ 12 and admission is $ 15 but $ 10 with student ID. It also says LA county residents get in for free after 3pm weekdays. It wasn’t really our cup of tea as far as art is concerned. It’s a perfect place for art majors or art history majors. I’m more into modern 3D art like the ones exhibited at the Broad. The Broad by far was a lot better in my opinion. They do have some interesting features and exhibits like the rain room which was sold out. The levitated mass (the big rock near the entrance and the urban lights was cool for pic ops). There are several buildings each one dedicated to different categories of art. contemporary, Latin, Japanese, European, Islamic, Chinese, Korean etc. The La Brea Tar Pits is also next door to the musuem.

This was great fun. So many buildings, rooms, ideas, and artwork to look at. Everything is worth seeing and talking about — even though there’s things that may not be for everything. I think, for example, modern art is mostly laughable — but I’m still glad it’s here so I can see it and think about it again.

I was really impressed with how large and expansive the grounds of the LACMA were. It was much bigger than I expected! Multiple buildings, outdoor exhibits, etc.
We came specifically for the Rain Room (see my review there!), but did a little bit of exploring throughout a couple other areas, too.
Admittedly, taking three kids ages 5, 4, and 2, to a museum is kind of a pain. That whole «no touching» thing. So we didn’t do too much.
We did love the Metropolis II installment. My boys were mezmorized and sat watching the cars zoom all over for a solid 15 minutes, from all different sides and from the stairs up above as well. This installment was very impressive
My kids also had fun running through the light poles out front (free!) and of course it makes for great pictures.
Admission is $ 15 for adults, children under 17 are free, which I think is a real bargain! Parking is $ 12, which is steep. And some of the security guards are a little intense and definitely take their job pretty seriously; just beware.

Aside from the chaos of parking (go to the lower lot first!), what a fabulous place to visit. Live jazz concert in the evening with families and picnic baskets!
The art is stunning. We visited many of the ethnic exhibits– the Japanese one was amazing, as was the architecture of the building.
It’s a big confusing, but you only need tickets to get into the exhibits. This is in the form of a sticker you wear on your clothing. You can actually go through the main LACMA building, where you see the ticket booth, and purchase them at an additional booth inside. The line is substantially shorter.
The Maplethorpe exhibit was my favorite part, though I encourage you not to bring little ones with you if you have a Puritan mindset.

What’s not to like about this place?
Fortunately, my friend lives just down the street from here so we simply walk over when we want to visit. So I’ve never had to deal with the parking situation.
The best time to come for a visit is any time. If you’re broke and don’t want to go inside, there’s quite a few free activities to enjoy outside. Like having a picnic by the entrance, hanging out in the noodle exhibit, admiring the huge rock in the back or having a photo op out front in the Urban Lights exhibit.
I’ve had a great time all the times I’ve been here. I didn’t even go inside until recently. I’ve always just walked the grounds and checked out all the freebies outside.
Kids 17 and under are free. So it evens out if you bring even just one or two kids.
While this is no Louvre or Met, there are still so much artwork to peruse. My personal favorite was the Warhol area. I do appreciate that they have an extensive collection. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Even the kids. My goal is to have a free day where I am able to sit on some of the benches in front of the big pieces and just stare at them until my eyes have had enough.

There’s plenty of street parking and it’s a great spot for photographs.
I didn’t realize their urban light display was at the entrance. No wonder many people on social media have this on their Instagram, it’s a free photo spot!
Students receive discount so I purchased 2 tickets for $ 20 total, yay!
LACMA is a great place for those who know how to appreciate art.
However if you’re not too interested in Asian and European art, I would recommend visiting another tourist attraction in LA. I personally don’t know how to appreciate art so I walked around pretty quickly.

As part of the finale for my 27^th celebration (since 27 is kinda a big number for musicians and also I’m trying soak in all the arts in the world while I can lol), my best friend decided to spend the day here with me at the museum. Tickets are 15 for general admissions, 12 for students, and free for kids under 18. You can upgrade to 25 bucks for the special exhibits. We arrived at around 1pm and immediately began our exploration.
We started off at the history of China art and it was an instant hit. I saw so many wonderful pieces from items to statues to sculptures. This was clearly one of the best start to my day as I was hoping for. I got to take so many cool pictures. After a while we left this exhibit and moved to the spaghetti looking piece. It was a nice little fun exhibit for everyone to just relax and catch a photo op. We then went across over to another exhibit. I wasn’t sure what this one was called but there were a lot of interesting pieces from Picassos blue period to this unique oil painting of my favorite Angel… Michael the Archangel (although he was holding a horn which I thought was associated with Gabriel, but I digress). One of my favorite rooms was here where they displayed a giant comb, some giant billiards and a clever piece about how society puts women in a box.
We then we over to the giant levitated rock area and walked across there taking more pics again before finishing up by upgrading to the Broad. Parts of the Broad are free but the good exhibits do require an upgrade. Also currently at this time, most of the urban lights exhibit is closed but a few spots are open for pictures. Overall it was a super fun day. I left feeling pretty inspired as an artist myself. There was one piece in general that really gave me inspiration. The building is beautifully done. Everything was new and fresh. What a great day.
PS parking on Wilshire for 12 bucks in the lot, card only!

I made the mistake of going here during the free museum day. I say that because it was packed. And not only was it packed, it was packed with people that were there for the sake of being there and not to really appreciate anything.
Here’s what I recommend: Pick a day and allow a true full day to explore the museum. There’s a lot to see. Or, you could see what exhibits are there ahead of time so you can see what you really want. I’d do that but still leave time to explore other exhibits. There were some things that I thought I didn’t want to see but ended up being pretty cool. Wear comfortable shoes. There’s a lot of walking and a lot of standing. If you’re up to it check out one of the neighboring museums. But if you go to The Broad just know it’s pronounced brod (like bro but with a d at the end) and not broad (like what they used to call women back in the day). I made that mistake and one of the volunteer «kindly» corrected me.
There’s a restaurant on site but it looks pricey and the menu didn’t look that great. Ditch that and hit up one of the food trucks across the street.
My last suggestion-​but this goes out to the LACMA. Train your employees on customer relations. Ie: I don’t want to hear one of your employees walk in a room and say «OOOOO IT STANK IN HERE» loudly. Even if it did, in fact, stank.

This museum is great, but a little pricey. I tend to get tired at museums within a few hours, but if I’m paying this much I’d want to stay the whole day.
The Urban Lights are gorgeous and very «LA.» Also, I heard they’re closing the urban lights display for the summer of 2016 for restoration, so get your pictures earlier!
The exhibits are always unique and theres a wide range of european to african to asian to contemporary art.
Parking: street, if you’re lucky. or $ 12 at the lot (which is sometimes full).
Price: $$ but huge
The campus is really huge and very confusing. It takes a lot of asking museum staff to navigate the museum — staff is super nice too!

I have never been here before but always wanted to just to take a sweet photo of basically all the little treasures that Los Angeles has to offer. I took a few pictures of myself and of my friend who has never been to Los Angeles EVERRRR!
It was magical and we had a great time just looking at the detail & everyone else shining brightly as they smiled from pure joy. Definitely, will be back to enjoy the museum.

Four excellent exhibitions currently at LACMA — Robert Mapplethorpe, Catherine Opie, Contemporary Islamic Art, and Men’s Fashion over 300 years…

Ok.
No Infinity Room in this place, the Rain Room, yes.
I think some people’s reviews are for the Broad museum (
) in DTLA that’s off on Grand ave and are confusing this page (the Broad contemporary museum) that’s attached to Lacma that’s off Wilshire. Two different places that are a few miles away from each other, jsyk.
This place has the Rain Room and Michael Heizer’s Levitated Mass is outside, not the Infinity Room which is in downtown, next to Disney Hall and near Grand Central Market. Chris Burden’s Urban Light is right outside this building. It is located right next to the lacma, building has a really long escalator with a nice view of Griffith Observatory and Hollywood sign.
This museum is pretty awesome even without the Infinity Room. Chris burden’s Metropolis II is here, the giant traintrack, moving artpiece. Even though the Rain Room is sold out, I was glad that I was able to experience it before they move it out. I like that their elevator is also a working art piece. I spent most of my time at the Diana Thater exhibit after finishing my time in the Rain Room.

I almost didn’t come here on my trip to LA because I was mostly focused on the Getty. I’m really glad a native mentioned this gem of a museum to me because it ended up being one of the highlights of my trip.
I got here at 1.5 hours before closing and quickly began a crazy dash through the many buildings. The campus is a little tough to navigate, but you can start by buying tickets at the pavilion right in the center of the courtyard (behind the Urban Lights).
There were so many «wow» moments spread throughout the museum. I truly feel like I understand the roots of contemporary art better after going through the amazing collection of German expressionism in the Ahmanson building. If you’re at all a fan of German art you must not miss this museum!
Even if you aren’t in the mood for art, there’s plenty to do here without buying an admission ticket. The courtyard is a decent place to soak up the sun and people watch. Also, the view from the third floor of the Broad building (contemporary art) is a great photo op (Hollywood sign included).
At $ 10 for students and $ 15 general admission, LACMA is definitely worth the price, but I wish I had arrived earlier in the day to really get my money’s worth. On the other hand, almost all of the exhibits were empty when I was here, so maybe I timed things well!

If it is raining, you will get wet going from one building to another. Just one of those aspects of California, I guess, that they don’t build with the idea of foul weather in mind. Sadly, Jesús Rafael Soto’s outdoor «Penetrable» (aka yellow spaghetti noodle) exhibit was closed because of the residual rain, since I so wanted to run through it. But I understood as that would have meant getting drenched.
Speaking of which, the Rain Room by Random International had no openings for the remainder of the month of March, so I had to do without.
Our rather late arrival to LACMA yielded one benefit. We were privileged to experience the cool collection of lamps that are their outdoor Urban Light art structure both under the sun, and in their glory, all brightly lit up at dusk.
My sis grabbed timed tickets for James Turrell’s «Breathing Lights» (no photos allowed!) when she picked up our admission stickers. It was her third Turrell exhibit, my first, so she was a bit disappointed after her more impressive experiences in Los Vegas and Texas in recent years.
The bulk of our time, however, was spent over at the Frank Gehry architectural exhibit 9÷13÷2015 — 3÷20÷2016, mulling over the building miniatures. I loved running into a familiar building — I never realized that the odd tall building at MIT was a Gehry inspiration!
Of LACMA’s regular exhibits, we only had time to check out the 3D building and street structure that was peppered with familiar structures from around the world.
General adult admission $ 15.
Parking was underground for $ 12, payable at anytime. For the convenience of dinner customers of Ray’s & Stark Bar, parking is free from 7pm till close.

It is always good to switch things up and go to something educational for a change, alone, with friends or family this is a great place to learn something new.
There are so many neat exhibits, things to see and learn and great photo opps!
The staff is very nice and helpful and the grounds very clean and well maintained.
Fun for all ages even my son enjoyed it here, I felt the admission price was fair as there was really a lot to see.
Located rIght next to the La Brea Tar Pits, both of these are a great day trip and a must see while in LA!

LACMA is a wonderful museum, with lots of free and low cost activities throughout the year. Be sure to check their website for «donation days» (pay what you like), student discounts, senior discounts, and special events.
In the summer they have live jazz on Friday afternoons, and you can bring a picnic (and wine, if you’re stealthy) and sit on the lawn and enjoy the sunshine and music for free. Stop by the urban lights exhibit or levitated mass for free. In true LA fashion, there are tons of opportunities for amazing photo ops. Please, though, leave your selfie sticks at home.
Be sure to stop by the café for a homemade «pop tart,» as featured on the Dinner Party Download (
)
The grounds are well kept and constantly being updated.

To say this place is a complete waste of money and time is the ultimate understatement one can make in Los Angeles. Unless you’re a pretentious ass who likes to pretend that technically-​unskilled, intellectually-​unchallenging «installations» are worthy of anyone’s attention, steer clear. In one room, there’s a giant comb. In the same room, a red 2×4. In the same room AGAIN, a white hexagon. In the hallway leading out of the before-​mentioned room, a red X. What is the name of this red X, you might ask? Get ready, because this will seriously blow your goddamn mind. The name of the red X is…
«RED X»
Wow. Such subtlety. Such subtext. So many layers of meaning to peal away that one couldn’t possibly be expected to understand the artist’s intent in a single afternoon! Anyway, if you’re looking to literally flush money down the toilet and have an amazing laugh (that is also guaranteed to fill you with disgust for the human race’s seemingly endless desire to feel like they’re smart and «get stuff»), then head on over to LACMA. For everyone else, use that money to buy a cheeseburger or a lap dance or both.

LACMA is one of my favorite museums in LA: the very picture worthy lamp-​posts outside, cool contemporary arts, fun college nights/​free days and other events make this a hip and happening venue!
They have an array of art: with the broad contemporary building, a pavilion across from it with changing exhibits, to the Japanese pavilion featuring primarily Asian art, to the American art building. Some of my favorites include the Brancusi, Matisse, and Picasso. LACMA definitely takes over 2 hours to see, so plan a good portion of your day around it. Parking is definitely annoying, and if you’re not an art person or don’t know artists I don’t think it’d really be worth $ 15 or whatever general admission is.
But if you’re not willing to pay and just want a picture with the lampposts– come on a weeknight when hopefully there isn’t as much of a crowd!

My friend Carla M. has been telling me to take my kids to LACMA because their memberships are free. I finally did on Free Museum Day (big mistake because it was so crowded). To my surprise, the kids’ free memberships can get one adult in for FREE too! Being Chinese, this was like a double happiness deal!
Although it was super crowded, they had a separate shorter line for families to sign up. Score! I guess having kids is finally paying off for me.
They had a great time, exploring the museum. There was a lot of «don’t touch», «stand back», «stay next to me», etc. But in the end, we all had a wonderful family day. Totally worth it.

One of LA’s original gems.
Locals, first-​timers, & just all those in between. LACMA is one of the places that should be on someone’s must-​do list.
I’ve come here for so long. I was that college student who wanted to culture herself and have her own photo of the lamp posts.
LACMA always has a great hand at exhibits. From the past featured exhibits of artists such as Jeff Koons, Tim Burton, and DVF’s Journey of a Dress to the now displayed Random International’s Rain Room (ending April), James Turrell’s Breathing Lights (ongoing) & Frank Gehry’s architectural designs (ending March).
Every single one of them have been a sight to see. Never a disappointing trip.
Also right next to the La Brea Tar Pits.

After coming to California for the first time, my friend and I decided we needed to spend a day at the LACMA. In reality, we could have spent a full two days there, exploring all the exhibits, the tar pits and the food trucks outside of it. And of course, taking countless photos of the infamous light display that has been in many movies. There is so much to do here and so much to learn.
I think some of it was a bit pricey– beyond just the regular admission, if you wanted to watch screenings going on or explore the fossil museum– but well worth it if you’re a history or art buff. We wanted to try the rain room but it is apparently sold out through it’s time there in April (we went at the end of January). We loved the modern art and the Picasso section that you weren’t allowed to photograph (that was the only negative but still very cool). The Latin American art was another favorite part of mine.
There are great pieces there year round and also changing exhibits, so be sure to look up what’s there when you’re going, or plan a trip around something you want to see. In reality, all of the art there is beautiful and worth seeing. Check out the shop there too– I bought a «piece of art» that was a custom necklace of the California flag. It was a great souvenir for the trip and a way to support artists.
Pro Tip: There’s free wifi all around and there’s a mobile app of the LACMA that provides a map and commentary about art.

I don’t find LACMA’s permanent collection that exciting. Mostly because I don’t find art engaging unless I know the historical context surrounding it. To alleviate this, I usually try to hitch myself onto a tour but that is still fairly dependent on the docent to spike my interest.
What LACMA does well is acquiring special exhibits. My last two visits here included the Tim Burton exhibit and experiencing the Rain Room. Unfortunately, you have to buy a ticket for their main museum and then you can add on the specialty ticket. That’s when being a «forever student with your student ID» comes in handy ($ 10 vs. $ 15). There’s also plenty of opportunities to visit LACMA for free as long as you plan ahead and don’t mind crowds.
Parking: $ 12 (ouch!) in their parking lot or street parking if you are lucky. Unfortunately not metro accessible!

I came here for museum day. None of present exhibits «spoke to me» — even Gehry, who is a big deal. A lot of the things here made me question how it became or was considered to be art (sorry); or rather, just not my taste. The lights and hanging noodles are the ultimate photo ops but this museum puts me to sleep (sorry). The Getty center, Getty villa, tar pits /​Page, car museum surrounding it I feel are more interesting. Here, a lot of people saying Ooh and Aah but I doubt that most of the artistry leaves them with something they can take home. That’s what I look for in a museum and surprisingly it was too far and few for me at LACMA. Although they did have a rain room that was cool and an Iranian short film playing that were captivating.

Everybody likes a big diverse art museum, and LACMA certainly represents! They have a ton of diversity in the type of art they demonstrate, from ancient to modern and everything in between. It’s a big museum, but you can easily get through it in a few hours.
The pros of the place are:
1. Iconic art installations such as the light posts, rain room, and other famous pieces
2. Great lectures– I saw one recently on Bollywood films, which was amazeballs
3. Something for everyone who likes art. Don’t like modern or abstract? It’s ok! There’s ancient and other art here too!
4. Close to other museums like the Petersen and La Brea tar pits.
5. They participate in the free LA museum day.
Cons:
1. There is a lot of diversity but not a lot of depth in the art. For instance, there are a few pieces here and there in each section, with little description of everything.
2. The exhibits aren’t organized well. It’s really confusing to get around here and explore
3. The price– $ 12 to get in, plus $ 12 for parking?!? And then another $ 15 for the a few mins in the rain room and $ 15 for other special exhibits? Are you seriously kidding me?
Overall, I think this museum is nice, and has a lot of great things, but it pales compared to the Nelson Atkins of Kansas City or the Met in NYC. LA should be able to do it better.

This is one of my favorite museums in LA. Their collections are awesome and they always have great installations. Right now they have The Rain Room and a Gehry exhibit. Both are worth the trip. The real reason I am writing this is because of their Nextgen campaign. They give kids under 17 free passes to the museum (the adult that brings them is free too). There are no dark days! This is amazing and even worth donating some extra cash toward. What a great way to get the kids of LA interested in art and culture.
When you come make sure to skip the hip restaurant there and head across the street for the amazing food trucks. There are usually 7 – 10 different ones to choose from.

Oh for the love of art of all kinds, this is the place to go! Definitely overhyped in my opinion so I’m glad I came here on FREE MUSEUM DAY (which was today, 1÷30÷16), even though it was packed as heck!
Art is FIVE STARS here. Definitely great art work of all kinds and I love how wonderful and aesthetically pleasing just about everything is here! Definitely a great place for art lovers and tourists indeed. Not ideal for all people, especially those who don’t like walking around because the museum with all its exhibits are quite large.
What’s popular? There are definitely a few things here that stand out the most, mainly because of social media. The urban lights and the hanging plastic yellow noodles are very popular and are filled with people and typical tacky tourists taking photos for days.
Overall a really good place to visit for museum and art lovers, however I wouldn’t recommend coming on a «free museum day» or any packed or busy day!

So sad, but I’ve lived in LA all my life and I’ve never been to LACMA, like ever! So I finally got to check it out when the admission was free on 1÷30÷16. I arrived around 9:45am, and boy was there a line to get in the parking lot and then there was a line to get in to the museum as well! But I already knew that today was going to be busy since admission was free.
Finally saw the light posts that I’ve seen people posting on Instagram, FaceBook and like everywhere else. It’s pretty cool to actually see them up close than to see them in pictures.
There were quite a few buildings that make up LACMA and the ones I did visit, I thoroughly enjoyed. Even though there was a lot of people visiting that day, it wasn’t too crowded. I really enjoyed the Diana Theater w/​all the projectors.
Would definitely come back to check out the rain room whenever they have available tickets.

This museum is alright. It has so many things that I would not consider art or actually just too many random things such as a spam masubi picture on a wall to projections of a monkey or planet on the wall.
The outside of the museum I will admit is eye catching. I took some great pictures outside where these yellow noodle like blinds are there to play with.
I came on museum free day, good thing it was free because I do not think its worth it to go back. The only thing I thought was cool but expectations were greater before going into was the famous rain room. The rain room experience has given me a chance to see what installation can do and censors detected by how you walk and what color you are wearing. It’s amazing.

I’ve been to LACMA a few times. I went a few years ago and comparing it to my last recent visit, it has really expanded. When I first went a few years ago, there was a lot of construction and closed galleries. Now it has really expanded to one of the best art museums in LA. THere is so much to see and you must prepare to spend a few hours here! If you’re an LA county resident, it is free after 3pm on weekdays!

This might get upgraded to 5 stars on a subsequent visit, but this was my first and I haven’t had the opportunity to thoroughly vet the entire museum.
Parking?
$ 12 underneath. There was a sign that said lot full, but it wasn’t blocking and I was able to find a spot. Seemed there were quite a few people driving rather aggressively. Come on, its an art museum!
Crowds?
Lots of them on a Saturday afternoon. The lines for tickets were long. But I thought, no matter, I had free tickets that explicitly state that I can bypass the lines. NOPE. Security made me go back and get stickers, BUT we didn’t have to stand in the long line for our stickers. Lots of younger students because 17 and under get in for free. Awesome! I think all museums should be free for students; that’s who needs to be inspired.
The Goods?
–Impressive Picasso collection (note: no pictures allowed in one of the Picasso section and I must have heard security say this 15x)
–Impressive collection of Greek ceramics
–few pieces of impressionism, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the Musee d’Orsay or Art Institute of Chicago
–few pieces of Rodin sculptures
Will definitely return.

1^st time here with my son on Tuesday.
Pro– read other Unilocalers tips, very helpful! Easy to find and park before 11am. Staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty to see and do like Boone art room for kids and metropolis display, great for kids! Sign up for Nexgen membership for your kid and get a free adult pass, saves $ 15!
Con– freeway and street traffic getting here. Snotty parents here!

Bless that lady who gave me a ticket to the Rain Room even though I was late 20 minutes because of traffic and missed my entry ticket time. Good karma to her. I spent a good 20 minutes inside the piece which was a great experience.
Adults, Seniors (65+) & Students is $ 25 for general and special exhibitions. $ 15 for adults and $ 10 for seniors and students with id for just general admission.
Boone Children’s Gallery is a great place for children, located in the Hammer Building where the Korean, Japanese, and Chinese pieces are housed.
Art of the Ancient America, which is across the Hammer building, the fourth floor is home to a fantastic collection of Latin American art, from Mexico to Guatemala and Uruguay to Chile.
They also have some Modern art pieces in the Directors Roundtable Garden where you can walk and the La Brea tar pits are close by as well.
I spent most of my time at the Diana Thater exhibit after finishing my time in the Rain Room and seeing some of the Picasso pieces in the Ahmenson. There’s also a piece that I spent a good time since it scared it when I first heard it; I have a video posted. It’s a looped video about a pink wallpaper/​teacup design with a lady sitting still and then shooting at the audience, it’s by Brigitte Zieger. I was confused as to why this specific piece was in the porcelain part of the building when it seems like it should be in the Broad museum but it’s understandable since it reminds me of the design from the tea cups that surround it.
Chris Burden’s Urban Light and Michael Heizer’s Levitated Mass is free. Jesús Rafael Soto, Penetrable (outdoor yellow spaghetti art piece) is a popular piece as well. You can see plenty of people snapping selfies for their instagram since it’s pretty popular because of the various movies and shows it’s been in. Great place to people watch since there’s chairs and tables, though the day I went there was a photo shoot of some sort at Urban Lights. The 3^rd floor of the Broad Contemporary museum, which is housing the Rain Room right now, has a great view of L. a, you can see the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign.
Fyi, the food trucks across the street leave at 3 and not alot of eating places near the museum besides that; the Grove is nearby though. L.a. county residents get in free after 3 on the weekdays. Photography is fine but no flash, selfie sticks or tripods. You can sketch as well, dry mediums only. Free wifi throughout the museum as well. Underground parking is north of the museum at 6^th st and ogden dr for $ 12, free after 7pm. Closed wednesdays.

Very organized museum. It deserves all the publicity and fame! We spent almost half day; there is so much to see and do. Loved the iconic Urban light, Metropolis and the Latin America exhibition. You can also check La Brea Tar Pits from the garden entrance, which we found it very interesting. If you are visiting or live in LA, it is a must see spot.
Wish I had ticket for the rain room :(

Lots of beautiful art! I’m a big modern art fan so I really enjoyed a lot of the work that was on display here! I had a wonderful time exploring the museum.
However, the staff here is not that friendly. A lot of them seemed grumpy and unhappy to work there. I really like talking to museum staff to learn more about the exhibits but the staff here seemed unapproachable.
There are also a lot of children here. I don’t mind that children are exploring museums (it should be encouraged!!) but it can be a bit annoying when they’re running around and crying a lot inside the exhibits.

I finally visited LACMA! Another California attraction checked off the bucket list — even if it took me 11 years of living here to make it happen.
Like other west coast museums, LACMA lacks the awe-​inspiring grandeur of, say, the Met in NYC or the Smithsonian in DC or the PMA in Philly. But what LACMA lacks in grandeur it makes up for in kitsch and clever design.
LACMA isn’t really a single museum at all. It’s a quirky collection of buildings in a variety of styles, mixed in with open-​air exhibits and a sculpture garden accessible to all. The Ahmanson building is the heart of the place, housing permanent collection from all areas, including my personal favorite, Magritte’s «Treachery of Images» (This Is Not A Pipe). Another highlight was «Metropolis II», a massive moving sculpture of a city, complete with 1100 Hot Wheels cars zooming all over the place.
There’s also the Broad Contemporary Art Museum building, the Art of the Americas building, and much more. (You can easily spend a full day browsing the collection, but museums almost always leave me worn out after a few hours.)
The exhibits are nice, but most people come to LACMA to visit Urban Lights (a gorgeous array of antique lampposts) and Penetrable (the interactive «spaghetti»). They’re both worth it – and your oodles of Instagram followers will *love* the selfies that you inevitably take there.
Despite the cool odds and ends to be seen at LACMA, there were some weird problems during our visit. Most of the place was a construction site, and the ubiquitous scaffolding and cranes and plywood were a letdown. The Frank Gehry exhibit was totally disorganized — which might’ve been the point, but it was still disappointing in the context of the other exhibits. I could’ve also done without so many digital projectors scattered all over the place.
Let me finish with a few tips for the uninitiated: (1) Parking is tricky to find. Turn onto Spaulding Dr from Wilshire and the lot be on your left. If you’re lucky, the gate will be left open and parking will be free. (2) Don’t worry about the lack of lunch spots in the area, since a veritable food truck army congregates right across the street everyday.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) … not as good as the Getty, but LACMA is a great one-​stop destination to see a little bit of everything.
PARKING: If you want to test your luck, then you can find free street parking on Crescent Heights Blvd (one block to the West of LACMA) with no time limitation (all day on Sat & Sun, but no parking during 4 to 7 PM on Mon to Fri AND no parking during street cleaning). You can also find free street parking on 8^th St, but it is limited to 2 hours. LACMA’s designated parking lot (the one right across from the Urban Light) is $ 12 and free after 7 PM.
TICKET: $ 15 for adults, $ 10 for students & seniors. FREE on the first full weekend of every month if you show your Bank of America card at the ticket booth. FREE general admission on the second Tuesday of every month for ALL guests. FREE general admission for L.A. County residents every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3 PM to 5 PM & Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM. To avoid the waiting line, go visit the hidden ticket booth right next to the Hammer Building. The admission does NOT include:
* The Rain Room: Must book one month in advance (check with ticket booth — you might get immediate reservation if you are lucky enough) and cost extra $ 15
* Resnick Pavilion: Must pay separately for the special exhibition and no reservation is required — you can buy the ticket directly through the ticket booth.
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[Ahmanson Building]: Modern art + German expressionism + special exhibitions (level 2); European art + art of the ancient world (level 3); Islamic art + south and southeast Asian art (level 4)
*** Ahmanson Building is the heart and soul of LACMA as you’ll find some of the most famous collections here — from Pablo Picasso (level 2 — the Portrait of Sebastia Juñer Vidal, Weeping Woman with Handkerchief, and many more), Claude Monet (level 3), Andy Warhol (level 2), etc. Oh it wasn’t very intuitive to get to level 3 and level 4, so use elevators. Lastly, don’t miss out the free 12 PM tour about the highlights of the museum (meet at Hammer Ticket Office) ***
[Hammer Building]: Chinese Art, Korean art, Boone children’s gallery, LACMA store (level 2)
[Pavilion for Japanese Art]: NO LEVEL 1; the Bushell Netsuke Collection: Japanese Folktales and Legends (level 2); Living for the Moment: Japanese Prints from the Barbara S. Bowman Collection (level 3)
*** Saw tons of netsuke, shoji screens, a samurai suit, and few other ancient Japanese arts ***
[Art of the Americas Building]: NO LEVEL 1; special exhibitions (level 2); American art (level 3); Latin American art + art of the ancient Americas (level 4). IMPORTANT: You must take elevators to get to level 3 and level 4!
[Bing Center]: LACMA café + Bing Theater (level 2)
[Broad Contemporary Art Museum]: Rain Room + Metropolis II + Miracle Mile + Band (level 1); modern German art in the Weimar Republic (level 2); Diana Thater: The Sympathetic Imagination + Noah Purifoy: Junk Dada (level 3)
*** Don’t forget to check out the Metropolis II (operating from 10~11 AM, 12~1 PM, 2~3 PM, 4~5 PM, and 6~7 PM) on level 1 and various paintings about the period of turmoil in Germany between WWI and WWII on level 2 ***
[Resnick Pavilion]: Special exhibition — Frank Gehry (level 1, cost extra to gain admission)
[Levitated Mass + Urban Light]: Great for taking some pictures
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Out of six masterpieces listed on the pamphlet, two of them weren’t even on display when I came here. Other than the somewhat confusing layout (e.g. no level 1 on some of the buildings), you’ll have to spend almost an entire day to truly appreciate what LACMA has to offer. Take full advantage of free tours and definitely plan ahead of time.
P. S. — There are tons of food trucks parked right across from the Urban Light and I also learned that the Pavilion for Japanese Art has one of the nicest restrooms in LACMA.

I could seriously spend a whole day here. I love all the art and installations that they have, and it’s cheap compared to other museums I’ve been to.
I usually come for free museum days but I recently came here to check out the Frank Gehry exhibit. Despite it being $ 10 extra, I think it’s waaayyyyy worth it! It’s in a whole another building on its own, and all of Gehry’s work is so amazing that I was just fascinated by everything on display. It shows most of his projects including the processes leading up to it from his beginning sketches and floor plans to 3D models to photographs of the built structures. I already spent 3 hours looking around there, and by the end of it, my feet were already sore! Definitely worth checking out, whether or not you are into architecture.
Their café (C+M) though, is pretty overpriced. $ 5 for an 8 oz drink, $ 6 for a croissant, and $ 3.50 for a cookie? Well, it was actually expected considering the museum is a major tourist attraction.
Parking is a nightmare. We probably spent more time looking for a parking space than waiting in line to claim our tickets. Eventually we for free street parking (4 hours 8 am-​6 pm daily on Hauser), but just really pay attention to the signed posted around. Most of them are only 2 hour parking.
Apparently there are 2 different locations to get tickets. One is right next to the Urban Lights (the gaslamps), and that one gets packed all the way to the street. The line that we found was more inside the group of buildings, in the middle, right next to C+M. I didn’t see any difference between the 2 ticket locations except that the one next to C+M is way faster and way less crowded, so that’s the line that I usually go to.
I kind of wish there were more interactive pieces around than just the Urban Lights and the hanging spaghetti installation. Some installations, like the big black structure in the middle of one of the buildings, can’t even be touched, yet people can walk through them. The urge to touch it makes it that much greater. Although, the installations in the Diana Theater were close to being interactive. You can stand in front of the projectors and play with your silhouettes. It’s really fun to do with other people.
You do have to be careful with taking pictures. In some exhibits, like the Pablo Picasso exhibit, photography isn’t allowed. I think they should at least put signs where they don’t want photography to be taken so that people aren’t getting yelled at every two minutes because they didn’t know.
Overall, I love this place. There were a lot of pieces by artists you’ve probably heard of, like Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, and Jackson Pollock. There’s also artwork by Ellsworth Kelly and Yayoi Kusama, both of which also have their works featured at The Broad (Ellsworth Kelly’s Blue Red and Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room).
This place is a huge tourist attraction, but LA locals love visiting this place too. It’s definitely something to check out when you’re in the area. And definitely check out the Frank Gehry exhibit if it’s still there! It’s available until March 20, 2016.

I have always wanted to visit this place whenever I visited LA, especially after seeing gorgeous pictures of all the lights from friends. They were open on New Years Day, which again, amazing for someone used to everything being closed on ¹⁄₁. There were quite a few people, and I realize it is because southern CA residents get free admission on weekdays after 3 PM, children free year round anytime. An adult pass was $ 15/​day.
There were more exhibits than I had anticipated, and the Japanese exhibit has a very inviting interior. The modern exhibits were really cool too, with bright lights, and a huge toy car exhibit as well.
Overall, a great place, but hard for parents with young children as they are constantly scolded by the employees to not touch things.

Get out your fancy cameras, selfie sticks, cell phones, and all other picture-​taking gadgets. LACMA is a great photo op for tourists and locals alike. Don’t say you’re not going over to the Urban Lights or the «hanging noodle display» — you’ll see why I called it that when you see it for yourself.
On the very first day of the year I thought visiting a museum would be a nice change in scenery. My girlfriend and I didn’t want to squander an opportunity to experience The Rain Room exhibit, since it’s only in town for a short period. Good luck with that! It’s booked for the rest of it’s short life there at LACMA, and chances are it’ll never return. Despite that minor disappointment, there’s lots more to see and learn throughout the facility. The museum itself consists of at least five or six buildings, each composed of different floors with distinct exhibits. So if you’re an art fanatic you’ll feel like a kid at a candy store. Even those of you that have your reservations about art museums will be fascinated.
This is an excellent opportunity for locals to get out and do something different. On certain days entrance is free for LA country residents, with the exception of special exhibits (ex. The Rain Room). For the most part, everything else is open to the public. So if you plan accordingly, you won’t need to pay a cent to see some cool things. Don’t forget to take your Instagram picture out by the lights or the hanging noodles, you know you want to.

Yes, this is another five star review of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This sprawling campus is located right next to the La Brea Tar Pits on Wilshire. Soon, the Purple Line will whisk millions underground to this museum, but until then you can either fight traffic and parking or zoom there in an express bus.
The museum opens late at 11:00, so plan on spending the entire day here. There is so much amazing art to see spanning all ages and styles. The special exhibits may require advance reservations and extra admission fees, but they are probably well worth the price given the extreme popularity. There are several onsite cafes and restaurants to help keep you going through yet another building.
I really enjoy modern art, so the buildings with these displays were very interesting. Visiting is very expensive, so take the whole day to get the best value from your ticket. Whoever said Los Angeles lacks culture has not really looked!

For all us young, budget-​conscious Angelenos, the Monday-​Friday free entry after 3 PM at LACMA is a godsend. However, it’s worth asking — how much artwork can you realistically expect to take in and appreciate during such a short span?
My opinion: Two hours simply isn’t enough to enjoy everything that’s on display here.
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— We didn’t have any trouble securing one of the closest metered parking spots located virtually right on Wilshire. Given that, we figured that we’d definitely be able to see at least a good chunk of LACMA’s selections within the two-​hour timeframe… but we were dead wrong.
In spite of the fact that we didn’t have to wait in any line whatsoever to get in, the pace of our visit still felt somewhat rushed, making it hard to give each piece of art the attention and appreciation that it deserved.
— We made our way through the collection of German artists, a great deal of Impressionist artistry, and gawked over the museum’s selection of Picasso works; we then briefly got a chance to look through LACMA’s Asian & Pacific art collection.
— I can’t claim to being all that knowledgeable about fine art, but I can say that many of pieces that we looked over were thought-​provoking and emotionally stirring. Alongside its collection of more traditional forms of art, LACMA’s blend of contemporary & interactive art offered a feast for both the eyes and the mind.
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— I didn’t really appreciate how the rules at LACMA weren’t enforced in a consistent way. Some security guards told us that photography wasn’t allowed, while others told us that taking photos was perfectly fine. Other staff members said that only FLASH photos were prohibited (and at that point, I gave up trying to figure the rules out and snuck photos whenever I could).
Going back to my earlier point: if you’re really trying to get the full LACMA experience and take in everything that the museum has to offer, you might as well spend the $ 15 entry fee and enjoy a full day. It was a bit annoying only getting to scratch the surface of LACMA’s offerings! Treat yourself to a day’s worth of perspective.
P. S. The much-​hyped «Rain Room» is currently booked through the end of 2015, so we didn’t get the chance to experience this immersive installation. Apparently, availability will open up again once the New Year begins!

The Rain Room is the exhibit of the moment and I finally got to experience the cool feat of engineering. Every 15 minutes, a group of about 20 persons is herded into a dark room otherwise lighted by one strong spotlight. Rain pours from a black ceiling grid and is recaptured/​recycled via a floor grid. The rain descends around you but not on you or, well, that’s how it’s supposed to work. Chances are you, like me, will still get slightly wet because the sensors may not adequately distinguish your presence. It’s still all quite amazing, though.
If you have the time, I suggest combining a visit to the Rain Room and the James Turrell ‘Breathing Light’ room. The latter, for me, is the more compelling experience.

Le LACMA, une jolie sortie si vous êtes fans de musées, ou juste curieux.
Pas trop cher (une quinzaine de dollars) et gratuit si vous arrivez dans les 40 minutes avant la fermeture.
A voir: oeuvres de Magritte, Picasso (parmi tant d’autres)…
Parking 15 dollars (incompressibles): profitez-​en pour visiter les La Brea Tar Pits et le musée archéologique associé, juste à côté.

Das LACMA beherbergt eine der größen Sammlungen im Westen der USA und liegt verkehrsgünstig am Wilshire Boulevard in der Nähe weiterer interessanter Museen.
Ich war nicht überall aber in der Europäischen Sammlung haben mir bei den Älteren vor allem Cranach, Holbein, Rembrandt, van Dyck und Tizian gefallen. Bei den Impressionisten ragten Monet, Degas, van Gogh und Cezanne hervor.
Ausserdem war ich im japanischen Bau, der selbst schon sehr attraktiv und von japanischen Gartenteilen umgeben ist. Hier sah ich schöné Wandschirme und Rollbilder aus der Edo-​Zeit.
Im LACMA sieht man auch zeitgenösische Kunst, indische und südostasiatische Kunst, Antike und islamische Kunst und Fotografien. Am meisten hätte mich die Amerikanische Kunst mit zum Beispiel John Singleton Copley und Benjamin West interessiert, aber da ich bereits einige Meilen gelaufen bin, ging ich lieber vorzeitig ab.

Wer wahre Kunst erblicken will sollte dort unbedingt vorbeischaun.
Wahre schönheiten historischer Exponate befinden sich dort.
Es ist eines der grössten Kunstmuseen der nördlichen Hemisphäre.
Es gibt einen Überblick über die Welt der Kunst von prähistorischer Zeit bis heute.
Es besteht aus 6 Gebäuden, darunter der Pavillon für Japanische Kunst sowie der Westanbau.
Zu den Schätzen gehören gemälde u.a. von Dürer, Monet & Picasso als auch amerikanische, lateinamerikanische Werke sowie Kunst aus dem Nahen Osten & Asien.
Dabei werden Sonderausstellungen, Konzerte, Vorträge & Filmvorführungen geboten.
Ein wahres muss
5*