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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

5905 Wilshire Blvd · Los Angeles, CA

Why you should go…

LACMA's encyclopedic collection spans ancient to contemporary art across several buildings on Wilshire Boulevard. Most visitors stop first at Urban Light, Chris Burden's installation of 202 restored antique street lamps, which is free to visit even without a museum ticket.

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  • #sculpture
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  • #photo-op

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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