On Wilshire Boulevard, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) brings art from around the world together in a Los Angeles museum with rotating exhibitions. Its location in the city’s Museum Row makes it easy to build an outing around more than one museum. Plan around timed-entry tickets and the museum’s weekly schedule.
- Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Gallery format: art from the global collection presented on one level, with rotating exhibitions
- Hours: Open Thursday to Tuesday; closed Wednesday
- Tickets: all gallery visitors need a timed-entry ticket or reservation
What to see at LACMA
LACMA’s galleries bring together works from its global collection in a single-level presentation, alongside rotating exhibitions. That format gives the museum room to change how it presents the collection rather than relying on a fixed display.
The museum’s roots go back to the Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science, and Art, established in Exposition Park in 1910. It became a separate art-focused institution in 1961 and opened at its Wilshire Boulevard location in 1965.
For a broader museum visit, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Petersen Automotive Museum are nearby. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures visit guide can help you plan time at the film museum.
Admission, hours and advance planning
All visitors need to purchase or reserve a timed-entry ticket to enter LACMA’s galleries. Tickets are available online or at the Ticket Office during regular museum hours, and admission includes access to the museum and its current exhibitions.
Members can get tickets at the Ticket Office without a timed-entry reservation.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Hours and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to LACMA?
LACMA is at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, and Metro’s D Line Wilshire/Fairfax station is across the street. Metro Local 20 and Rapid 720 buses stop on Wilshire Boulevard; Metro Local 217 and 218 and Rapid 780 stop on Fairfax Avenue within half a block of the museum.
From Park Cienega Motel for a LACMA visit, the museum is about 7 minutes by car or 41 minutes on foot. The Petersen Automotive Museum is nearby and can be paired with a LACMA visit.
For the Hollywood Freeway (US-101) approach, take Highland Avenue south for 3.5 miles to Wilshire Boulevard, turn right, and continue west for 1 mile.
LACMA also has bicycle racks on Wilshire Boulevard near Spaulding Avenue and just inside the 6th Street gate. During public hours, cyclists can ask a Visitor Services Associate at the Ticket Office for access to an onsite bike locker.
Parking and time for your visit
Plan your arrival around your ticket’s timed entry, and allow time to find parking before heading to the galleries. For current parking arrangements, use LACMA’s official visitor information when planning your trip.
If you are combining museums, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Petersen Automotive Museum are nearby, so you can group them with LACMA in one outing. The Petersen guide covers its visit-planning details. Keep each museum’s hours and ticket requirements in mind when setting your schedule.
FAQs
Do you need timed-entry tickets for LACMA?
Yes. All visitors need to purchase or reserve timed-entry tickets for the galleries. Tickets are available online or at the Ticket Office during regular museum hours.
When is LACMA closed?
LACMA is closed on Wednesday. Its Friday hours extend to 8 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday hours run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Is a Metro station close to LACMA?
Yes. The Metro D Line’s Wilshire/Fairfax station is across the street from the museum.
What does LACMA admission include?
Admission includes access to the entire museum and all current exhibitions.