Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
About
LACMA’s mission is to serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition, and interpretation of significant works of art from a broad range of cultures and historical periods, and through the translation of these collections into meaningful educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural experiences for the widest array of audiences.
Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of nearly 152,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences.
LACMA Campus. © Museum Associates/LACMA.
Accessible Drop-off: The most convenient location to drop off a guest who may have limited mobility is on Wilshire Blvd. and S. Ogden Dr., in front of Urban Light, pending ongoing Metro construction.
Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available in the underground Pritzker Parking Garage off Sixth St. (one block east of Fairfax Ave.). These parking spots are located on P1, adjacent to the elevators. Accessible parking is offered for standard, van, and electric vehicles.
Four spots on P2 of Pritzker Parking Garage near the elevators are reserved for pregnant people and families traveling with small children.
Accessible Restrooms: Every restroom at LACMA is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are located in the Resnick Pavilion, BCAM Levels 2 and 3, and the bungalow located on the plaza.
At this time, LACMA does not offer single-user/family restrooms. Please contact publicinfo@lacma.org to request a special accommodation.
Wheelchairs at LACMA: Every gallery, restroom, dining service, and outside space at LACMA is wheelchair accessible. Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Ticket Office during regular operating hours, first come, first served.
Motorized wheelchairs are welcome.
Quiet Times to Visit: The museum is quietest between 1 to 4 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please note that weekends and holidays can be very crowded.
Museum Seating: Benches are located throughout galleries in both BCAM and the Resnick Pavilion. Outdoor seating is available with tables and chairs offered in the Smidt Welcome Plaza as well as benches located along Kendall Concourse and throughout the LACMA campus.
Service Animals: Service animals are always welcome at LACMA. If you are visiting the museum with a service animal, please be sure to pick up a wristband at entry so our security officers know you are visiting the galleries with an approved service animal. Pets are not allowed inside buildings at LACMA.
Information in Accessible Formats: Visitors are encouraged to bring headphones to the galleries to enjoy unique, in-gallery tours, music, and other multimedia content on their personal devices.
Some galleries offer large-print labels and other additional information in accessible forms. Please feel free to ask any visitor service associate or security officer when visiting the galleries.
Contact Us: For any questions or comments related to accessibility accommodations, please do not hesitate to contact the Ticket Office when visiting LACMA, email us at publicinfo@lacma.org, or call us at 323 857-6010, Mondays through Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm.
We offer free general admission for:
- LACMA members, every day
- Youth (12 & under) and Teens (13–17) Residing in L.A. County
- NexGenLA members and one guest. NexGenLA is a free membership for kids under 17 years who live in L.A. County
- L.A. County residents, weekdays after 3 pm with valid ID
- Active-duty military (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, through the Blue Star Museums program
- Bank of America debit or credit card holders, first full weekend of every month
- All visitors, second Tuesday of each month
- Professional Personal Care Attendant (PPCA) accompanying a paying visitor who requires such care. Complimentary admission for a PPCA may be requested at a LACMA Ticket Office.
- Members from 24 museums nationwide receive free general admission through the Reciprocal Membership Program.
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