Los Angeles County Museum of Art

5/19/2014

LACMA is awesome. We hadn't have enough time, but what we saw was really good. The James Turrell exhibition was pretty cool. We had a lot of fun taking pictures. After that we only went through the   generell collection with some pretty cool pieces of Henry Matisse, Picasso, Magritte, Rothko, Pollock, Warhol and so on. We really enoughed it.

You also have a nice view from one LACMA building over LA, where you can see the Hollywood Sign.

1/21/2014

This place is amazing. No other description is needed. Here are some helpful tips:
-$15 valet for all day was worth it! (We spent around 3 hours inside and then ate right across the street. It was nice not having to walk all the way to a garage alone at night)
-Comfy shoes!!!
-Bring your student id, cost is reduced to $10
-the food trucks across the street are fantastic (buffalo tater tots were orgasmic)
-if you want it to be more intimate, start from level 4 and work your way down
-if you want a picture inside you have to sneak around the security guards because it's not allowed (everyone was doing it, so you won't feel rebellious alone! Just keep your flash off)
-get yo cliche pictures in outside with the lamps!
-every second tues of the month is free
-come early if you want to get into a free tour or show..most of them ended by 2-3 when I went

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  Food truck food

  Food truck food

9/9/2013

I am not much of an art person but if it's free, why not??  This place is very spacious and has lots of exhibits.  My friend lives not to far from here so we walked here.  Of course, we had to stop by the infamous lamp posts that are always in the movies.  Looks great in pictures and movies, but not so much in person.  It is quite small!  Anyways, I cam here around 10:45am and it was pretty empty!  Went to many of the exhibits where the guards watch very closely because no pictures allowed!  I wouldn't mind coming back.

NOTE:
-Free every first Saturday and Sundays of the month with Bank of America Card
-No photography allowed in the museum
-Gift shop and coffee shop inside
-no climbing on lamp post!

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  pins at the gift shop!

  pins at the gift shop!
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  lamposts

  lamposts

2/6/2014

First time I came here I was so happy and elated.  Too much for a busy afternoon.
Campus is wonderful with cafes and places to sit and enjoy.  Kids can run and play.
Really a treat.
When it comes to art I think that there is a nice mixture of things to see, but there isn't much depth to keep going back over and over like other museums around the country. Modern art section was really awful. I have only been to the smaller MOCA so I cannot compare, but I am spoiled by NYC modern for sure.
We went to the BOA free days so special exhibits were not included...something to do for the next time I guess.
Great campus, lovely free outdoor art.

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  Yeah, it's coming

  Yeah, it's coming
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  Great architecture

  Great architecture
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  Nice mix of contemporary and American art. Love the campus.

  Nice mix of contemporary and American art. Love the campus.

1/26/2014

Wow. This is an amazing museum! I was so surprised. As a county museum my expectations were low. It's 9 separate buildings. And some great outdoor pieces.  The urban lights and levitated mass are great.

They have a huge collection of modern art, and it blows away MOCA. The Broad is opening their own museum in DTLA, so I think they're taking their art with them, which will hurt LACMA's collection.

Plenty of free ways to get in so look it up. We went on a free day and it got very crowded.  Parking was $10 for an onsite underground lot. I didn't see many other parking options other than a few metered street spots.

You can take pictures of most of the art, but not everything. The picture nazis will let you know.

Staff was very friendly. I would go back for sure.

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  Lichtenstein in the modern art section. 2nd floor.

  Lichtenstein in the modern art section. 2nd floor.
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  Classic Warhol

  Classic Warhol
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  Urban Light

  Urban Light
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1/26/2014

Decided to visit this museum for free museum day. Walked here from my friend's house, but there's $10 underground parking and $15 valet if you decide to bring a car.

Yesterday afternoon, the LACMA was swarming with an enthusiastic crowd as it was free museum day. I was surprised the rooms were not ventilated and I felt faint with the stale air and strange smells.

I feel it's unfair to complain when you're getting something free, but the LACMA provided a mixture of nice surprises and disappointment. Also, it's not like we're in London, DC or even NYC, where donation-based museums abound and you have many museums to choose from, most full of amazing collections that will truly astound you and leave you inspired.

The Broad Contemporary Museum was the major disappointment I was talking about. Highlights include the view from when you get off the escalator as well as the metropolis exhibit, but otherwise the other works shown was somewhat a letdown. If successful art is supposed to evoke something from the audience, it did not fail. I was successfully appalled and all I could think of was the works displayed do not deserve to be there. Apart from the Metropolis, all I could think of was school project and nothing original nor thought-provoking. I didn't bother remembering the names of the artists, I only take note of those that attract me.

At the Resnick Pavilion, I checked out the "See the Light" exhibit which thankfully was more interesting. I saw black and white stills of early photography including a striated iceberg by Stuart Klipper. I remember seeing Nude stills by Edward Weston and Ansel Adams "Surf Sequence". It made me wish there was a Vivian Maier though! I wonder if there was something I missed.

When looking at art, I like to walk in a room and scan the works and then walk over to those that call out to me. I did this at the Ahmanson building. It was strange how that makes you walk past some major works and at the same time draw you to real masters. For instance, it was surprising how on that busy day, people were unknowingly walking past a Matisse. I think La Gerbe was definitely a fun painting, but Matisse does have more awe-inspiring work. Meanwhile, I walked into a room and instantly recognized a Modigiliani, which always makes me happy coz I have a soft spot for Modigilianis. Walking in another room, I was drawn to a colourful artwork which turned out to be a Picasso. I should have recognized his work, but I was just as happy to know I liked his work not knowing it was his. If you're a Picasso fan, you will def see a lot of Picassos at the Ahmanson. There's at least 4 walls of it, plus random ones here and there. I also spotted a Degas and some Kandinsky.

I really enjoyed the Japanese art pavilion most. They had a room full of netsuke which was interesting. I enjoyed the artwork and armour they had on display in the other side though. So cool! It really got me hooked on vintage Japanese art. Too bad the Korean Art exhibit was closed.

I was also able to see the American Art and Latin American/Ancient Americas art which was a small collection.

Outside, one can marvel at "Urban Light" by Chris Burden, "Levitated Mass" by artist Michael Heizer and  "Penetrabile" by Jesús Rafael Soto (I hope you're not a germaphobe!) among others .

Whether or not you're an art fan, you will definitely enjoy the LACMA as long as you don't expect too much from it and just enjoy what you see. I liked wondering in the buildings without an agenda and comparing what I liked with friends.

Tips:
There were foodtrucks across the LACMA where you can try meals, but the LACMA has their own restos.

Free after 3 pm for LA county residents Mon-Fri, On the second Tuesday of each month, On Martin Luther King, Jr Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day sponsored by Target.

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  Resnick pavilion

  Resnick pavilion
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  Modigliani

  Modigliani
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8/30/2013

I only came here for the light poles. Don't think there's an exact address, but not hard to miss at night.

Great place to take pictures and I saw a lot of people busting out their DSLRs and wished I brought mine too. Even if you don't take pictures yourself its fun to watch what other people are doing.

7/30/2014

It can get a little confusing from one building to the next but that's why there's plenty of curators to assist your viewing pleasures.
If you're a museum goer and live in the greater LA area I suggest to just become a member, it's the best thing to do if you know you will return several times a year.
There are lots of great programs and fun for all ages.

5/6/2013

In all my years in Los Angeles, I'd never been here until a couple days ago. I was overwhelmed and impressed. I thought I would be spending a couple hours gazing at art and ended up staying for 6 hours and still not seeing everything.

There are multiple buildings showcasing different art styles and art from different parts of the world. I thought they did a superb job of displaying a diverse representation of art through the ages.

Art and artists from North, Central, and South America is represented well in the Art of the Americas building. The Pavilion for Japanese Art has an architecturally awesome building and the art was beautiful. There was some truly wacky stuff in the Contemporary Art Museum. The Ahmanson Building presents European and Modern art. Familiar paintings from artists such as Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Renoir, Warhol and countless others are on display.

Although it is only there for a few more weeks, I enjoyed the Stanley Kubrick exhibit very much. LACMA has a history of bringing in great temporary exhibits and no doubt that will continue in the future.

As an aside, I think that huge rock that everyone made a big deal about (it sits over a walkway on the museum grounds) is just a big stupid rock with no artistic merit. It must be a joke.

I was here all day on a Saturday and appreciated that it was not very crowded. In fact, the majority of the day there were no other people in the same room as me at any given time. Which makes it more tempting to touch a sculpture or painting...but I maintained proper museum etiquette and didn't.

Underground parking is $10 (enter on 6th Street).

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  matisse

11/2/2014

Nice place to visit.

6/29/2014

Beautiful park outside of the museum. I'd recommend catching Jazz in the park if you get a chance. They usually have cheap and delicious food, as well.

9/18/2014

We came here with my kids last July. They have a lot of exhibits and you would need 1 to 2 days to be able to visit the expansive collection of contemporary and ancient art. The kids enrolled in theNexGen program, a free youth membership for anyone 17 years and younger. WE got free tickets for them and one free ticket for me as there parent. They had a few minutes of Art time at the Boone Children's gallery.  Then we visited the different parts of the museum. I loved taking pictures at the famous Urban Light exhibit. There are three places to grab food there. Be prepared for a day full of history... Will definitely go back soon!

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  Ballerina sculptures by Degas

  Ballerina sculptures by Degas

11/25/2013

I must say, this place is pretty cool.

Everything from taking a stroll by the tar pits to the ever famous lamp posts installation, this place is a blast to be around. Fun for all ages and the free wi-fi is a bonus!

The contemporary art throughout this space is pretty nifty with structures and sculptures galore. It's definitely worth making a visit if you haven't been here yet.

WORD OF ADVICE: There's food truck meets outside every now and then so keep a look out! Good food AND art? Yes, I'll take that.

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12/25/2013

Unfortunately I didn't get to come go the actual museum itself but it's definitely on my to-go list the next time I go to LA!

Regardless, I came here on a Saturday night with my then boyfriend last year. I mainly wanted to to visit the Urban Lights exhibit, which consists of a bunch of white lamps but famously seen in several movies/shows. Luckily, it was right outside of the museum so after hours didn't affect us.

LACMA is a great place to take pictures. The chilled environment also makes this place a great place to relax. I wouldn't mind roaming around here with a cup of joe!

4/23/2013

It really says something about a museum when its exhibits create such a huge buzz in a city as large as LA that it seems like everyone you know in town has just gone, or is on their way to going to see it. That's how it felt with the Kubrick exhibit this year - as though I would be out of the local conversation until I saw it for myself. Once I finally found the time to go, I was impressed with their system of making reservations within a certain time frame so that it wasn't ever too uncomfortably crowded.

Beyond the exhibits, the museum itself is very well run, with courteous employees and lots of places to just hang out and relax, especially on a sunny day. From the famous light post installation out front to the yummy treats in the little coffee shop in the middle courtyard, this museum is hip while still totally educational. You'll see tourists, families, hipsters, kids, seniors... and everyone looks at home there. Big fan!

1/25/2014

Ok, I don't know if I think modern art is stupid because I don't get it or I think it's stupid because it's stupid. . .  

I'm a huge fan of Historical Museums, but I think on this day (free Saturday) LACMA has fallen short, and partially it was because of the boring minimalist/avant garde art; or the people with their damn DSLRs and Flashes taking photos of their friends in front of the Pollock.

The Picasso exhibit didn't have any of his more famous pieces and it only spanned 2 rooms mixed with other works, The Californialand exhibit resembled more of someone who was really bored and started gluing things together (like trophies) to make "art". The Bruce Nauman is a self proclaimed "artist" saying "If I was an artist and I was in the studio, then whatever I was doing in the studio must be art." - please someone stop celebrating mediocrity!

Have any of you seen "Exit Through the Gift Shop"? Have you heard of Thierry Guetta aka "Mr. Brainwash", he was able to successfully sell many of his manufactured "Art" to people who base their experiences from reviews by others instead of researching the artists to see if they should spend $2700 on a mass created print ebay.com/itm/like/221339….

The best exhibit was of the Gabriel Figueroa because it was engaging and well laid out.

Enough ranting: here's the rest...

I would give the grounds a 4 star because it was clean, but there are no signs to direct you where things are like specific works or buildings, take a cue from the Louvre and put some dang signs up to what you're advertising to see.

Parking wasn't bad, but on a weekend or a free day avoid at all costs.

Also invest in some AC LACMA, it's like Vietnam in the summer inside!

I'd rather save my time and money to go back to DC to see what's new there than go back to LACMA.

1/24/2014

Love coming to this place, whether it was for Tim Burton, Metropolis II, or any of the other exhibitions I've been to in the years I've come.  

There's such a variety of artists and techniques, and the exhibits they bring in change on a constant basis and are so different from one other.  

Los Angeles is less "cultured" than other culture capitals like Paris or NY, but LACMA is a slice of culture in the heart of the city without having to drive to the Westside and the Getty.  Los Angeles' culture is one of constant change and flux, and it's a reflection of what comes and goes here.

5/4/2014

Absolutely love this place! Parking is $10 and admission is FREE on the first weekend of each month if you show your Bank of America card (look up the Bank of America "Museum on Us" program for more details!).

The exhibits are spread out through various buildings and there is a lovely walk way in between, along with the light exhibit near the street. Perfect weekend activity!

11/29/2014

I am a member of the Art Institute in Chicago. They have reciprocity with LACMA.
What a treat this museum is for both those of us who have a deep interest in art as well as those who are somewhat reluctant observers (like my husband). The exhibits are varied enough to provide interesting opportunities for those who are enthusiasts as well as those who are no so inclined.
Although I have been to this museum previously and found that there are many wonderful permanent exhibits, they have special exhibits currently on view that are especially interesting. The Samuri and Pierre Huyghe exhibits are both interesting but I enjoyed the James Turrell (breathing light) especially wonderful.

1/30/2014

I'm not much of an art critic and much less of a modern art enthusiast - I guess I just don't have an eye to appreciate art that's not historically or culturally iconic. (maybe i'm just too mainstream) Regardless, this review is for MY experience.

I came here on museum free day, and let me tell you, I'm so glad I did! Not because I really enjoyed my time here, but because I've been wanting to see what all the hype was about and decided to go when it was free - I would definitely have felt bitter if I had actually paid to get into the museum.

There were some cool installments and pieces of art that I did admire. But really all the attraction and buzz was outside where the lamp posts and yellow noodley appendages were, it was a photographer and selfie's dream out there.

My favorite part of my experience here was probably the line of food trucks that were across the street. I was more excited for that.

But also taking into consideration, maybe the huge crowds that were drawn by the free admission hindered me from enjoying my time here but seriously, unless there's a particular exhibit you are interested in, don't expect too much.

10/16/2013

i don't actually think LACMA is "as good as it gets," but it's hard for me to give less than 5 stars for museums.

ASIDE from it's awesome exhibits, i especially enjoyed my visit to LACMA because...

1) you can still kind of check out the premises without paying.  for instance, you can see the tar pits, the urban light exhibit, maybe sneak into the museum...

2) it's situated next to things other than the museum itself.  it's in the same block as the la brea tar pits and the page museum.  

3) parking is free behind LACMA where there are apartments.  i mean... fuck yeah it's LA.

4) stark bar.  why is there a bar in / around a museum?  i have no idea... but i love it.

would def be a great place to take a date.

7/9/2013

Lots of déjà vu wandering the LACMA, but of course I had been there before, just 20 some years a go when I was a kid!  But it was fascinating to wander the LACMA and have that tingle of seeings something that re awoke memories of an earlier visit.  I also appreciate the contemporary items much more now than I did then.  But the Assyrian wall carvings were still an amazing sight.

I was there for the last couple of days of the Kubrick exhibit, and loved the chance to learn a bit more about each of his movies, His process, and the projects we never saw.  

Be sure to go to the Asian pavilion.  The wood block prints and brush paintings are amazing .

5/11/2013

LACMA is a must-visit when it comes to museums in LA. I am ashamed to admit that I no longer visit here very often, but I did used to come here a lot as a kid because I took art classes here. And the tar pits are always very alluring when you're a kid... or even when you're an adult. Now my favourite part of LACMA is the Urban Light installation. It's beautiful and such a wonderful place to take photos :)

But apart from that, LACMA has so much to offer. It's made up of 9 different buildings, although one of them (LACMA West) is currently closed for renovation. There is also the Bing Center, which houses the auditorium, theater, and cafe. There is also the BP Grand Entrance but that just has a bar and ticket office. The Resnick Pavilion is used only for special exhibits, such as the Tim Burton exhibit, which was amazing and took place in 2011. So really there are five main buildings which house exhibits that are included in your entrance fee: Pavilion for Japanese Art, Art of the Americas Building, Hammer Buliding, Ahmanson Building, and Broad Contemporary Art Museum. They are all pretty amazing, although I thought the Japanese Art Pavilion was a bit small.

There is always a lot to do and see here. On my last visit I was only able to get through 3 out of the 5 buildings since I only had a few hours to spend. But I enjoyed seeing all their collections, whether they were permanent or just temporary. LACMA also offers free tours throughout the day, shows independent films (need to purchase tickets), has two stores, and has four different dining options. They also offer free wi-fi here so it's pretty easy to spend an entire day. It's definitely worth checking out, especially when they're having one of their special exhibits (the current major one is on Stanley Kubrick).

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  Herakles - The Archer

  Herakles - The Archer
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  Seahorse

  Seahorse
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10/8/2013

Overwhelmingly cool.

Tip: Keep in mind, parking on Wilshire only goes until 4pm and the front desk worker told me they tow immediately if not sooner. Good luck!

My favorite part was the vast PIcasso section: collections.lacma.org/no…

I love art museums and have been spoiled buy a lovely one in St. Louis that is free all day every day. One of my best friends (and fellow yelper) Shreya N. is always in the know and advised me that the Second Tuesday of the Month is Free!

So yea, I went, tried to tackle as much of the 7 buildings as I could, and just absorb the ambiance. There were seemingly infinity pictures and so I certainly do not have the 1000 * infinity words to express them.

Want some more spoilers? See the Yelp photos (:

Go! Enjoy! And good luck (:

8/17/2014

Well i dont want to be a Debby Downer, and i dont think my review would effect this place either.
The first thing that pissed me was $12 parking, i know this place is in heart of LA , but still $12? Soo not worth it.
All the food/drink places inside were filthy and looked dirty, and regular 8oz water bottle was$ 3.75 , i could buy An entire crate of bottles for the same price.
Well coming go the art, i am not the greatest admirer and i was here to tick this place out from my to do list in LA.
Only thing interesting was the array of vintage lights outside the place, i dont recall what its called, but i could have seen them without even buying my tickets

11/5/2014

Was a Muse member for a few years (not anymore) so got to enjoy tours of special exhibits (incl Kubrick, TimBurton) as well as the summer Jazz fests, screenings@Bing (paid or free) and even the Latin Sun evening events at the park area. 2 of us were here last Tues for the enlightening (albeit small sized) AfricanCosmology/Astrology exhibit and also enjoyed complimentary 1 hr tour of EuropeanDecorativeArts. And we also saw the LatinAmerican art which is said to be one of the most extensive collections in USA!

6/9/2014

This is an awesome place to visit!

Bank of America sponsors it's members to go for free on the first weekend of the month, except you cannot do the main exhibit.  It was very exciting to see a lot of the other exhibits.

9/14/2013

This campus of art in Mid-City is like a large playground for all ages.  Nice family-friendly or date place to spend the day.

Pretend you're a child again at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  It's fun wandering between the buildings, taking in various indoor, outdoor contemporary art and massive installations.  LACMA abounds with photo opps.

As you can guess, lots of visitors went to the Kubrick exhibit, a comprehensive retrospective.  Extremely crowded, and although I quite enjoy the works of the film-maker, I don't know that I could fully appreciate all the industry stuff on display.

Plus, having to weave through all those people just to see it isn't my idea of fun.  Eh, who am I kidding.  Didn't have time and did not want to pay the special exhibit fee.  :P

Netsuke exhibit and other collection of objects, paintings and more in Japanese wing were charming.  That's only a fraction of all the kool stuff to check out in this museum compound.  You really need a day to explore.

Visiting LACMA on a weekday really isn't bad.  The block surrounding the museum campus/park has metered spots.

Or in the back, just across the street in front of some quaint apartment complexes, look for free parking there.

6/3/2014

The exhibits were great.
The facility, while a bit disjointed, was nice. But the situation of the cafe is great, a big outdoor room that is part of the sculpture gardens and the neighborhood. The food and drinks was good and the people watching was excellent.

11/11/2014

My lovely wife and I went to see the Samurai Japanese Armor exhibit at LACMA this weekend. We also walked around the La Brea Tar Pits. They had a huge animal adoption going on in the park. The food at the cafe was good, but the people watching was great. I loved the sculpture gardens, and the large metal sculpture by Richard Serra's "band" 2 inch plate steel 12 feet tall and 170 feet long. Unfortunately we missed the Alexander Calder exhibit.  I enjoyed the  Archibald Motley exhibit also some cool paintings by Marsden Hartley. I was not too keen on the proposal for white and dead Indian monument in DC. The permanent collection is huge, they have several great impressionist paintings, Monet, Cezanne,Degas , Matisse and Picasso. The  Metropolis II exhibit by Chris Burdens was very cool 10,000 matchbox cars an hour, amazing.

2/23/2013

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)  is a huge art museums in Los Angeles and Museum Row.  Over one million visitor come here each years.  It holds over 100,000 works from ancient times to the present.  Also the museum host concept throughout the year.  The museum was established in 1961. Museum constant added new art work from other regions of the world.

Admission Fee

Members: Free
Under 18:  Free
Seniors & Students:  $10      
Groups of 10+:  $12    
All other guests:  $15

Here is the type of artwork they got  

Modern and Contemporary Art

American and Latin American art

Asian Art (Korean, Japan, China)

Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art

Here is the top 3 attraction in the museum.

Levitated Mass 340 Tons Boulder
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Metropolis II
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Urban Lighting
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I'll been  be to so many museums in Los Angeles, I rank this the highest for Art museum, however I have not been to Getty Center yet, but with so many art collection to see, some are going to wow you like the modern art, i surprise they also got good amount of Aztec and Qin Dynastry artwork collection, which is rare to see from a U.S. museum, those mini figure in the Japan Artwork is so impressive.  You can easily spend over 2 to 4 hours here.   The thing I do not like is the museum is separate is couple building, so each time you enter, need to show the ticket again.  Parking is a bit asking $15.  Street parking is meter and is only up to 2 hours.  The location is not great, heavy traffic and is a bit smelly.  

Tips:
Bring your camera !  
Holiday usually is free admission
Free on second tuesday of the month  

If you never been to this museum, better bookmarked ! you will not regret. There is artwork fit for just about any one out there from young to old.

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8/12/2013

In elementary school we took fields trips to LACMA because our PARENTS WANTED us to.
In college we had assignments that required us to visit LACMA, so we went because WE HAD to.
In marriage, we make LACMA a date, because the 2-of-us WANT to!

ADULT General admission is FREE for LA County residents after 3:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Late Night Summer Hours (2013)- open until 11pm, every Friday.

Contemporary art surrounds you at LACMA and they keep you on your toes as things never stay the same.  

Here's a glance of LACMA SUMMER 2013-
In the Resnick Pavilion-Hans Richter: Encounters
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In the Ahmanson Building- Henri Matisse: La Gerbe
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Even if you can't make it to one of the exhibitions, arts surrounds LACMA, like
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As creative juices flow, minutes turn into hours easily at LACMA. There are two places in the courtyard to refuel-  Bing Center at LACMA Cafe and Hammer Building at C+M (Coffee & Milk) yelp.com/biz/c-m-at-lacm….  Just a few steps away from this courtyard is a walkway that leads to world's most famous fossil localities- The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits.

Garage parking is available.  We saved ourselves $10 and found metered parking a bit closer.

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  Under Levitated Mass

  Under Levitated Mass
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  Levitated Mass

  Levitated Mass
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  Urban Light (sitting east, on lawn)

  Urban Light (sitting east, on lawn)
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7/22/2014

You can see rich and rare collection of Korean and Japanese art.
All buildings get you to the different world of art, and their modern displays are also very amusing and deep..
All in all, still my favorite is Ahmanson Building because I am a lover of I the Renaissance.

5/13/2013

Truly the largest, most comprehensive, and best museum in the Western U.S., LACMA is so big that one afternoon, or even one whole day, is not enough to enjoy and appreciate all that LACMA has to offer.

LACMA's pretty comprehensive in covering all regions of the world, but some of my favorite spaces were the contemporary and American art collections, particularly Chris Burden's current "Metropolis II" exhibit, which is literally a microcosm of Los Angeles, as well as familiar works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Rothko. There's a lot of quality in the European, Asian, South Pacific, and Latin American collections too.

Absolutely a must-see place to appreciate for both locals and visitors alike.

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  Buglioni, "The Buonafede Nativity"

  Buglioni, "The Buonafede Nativity"
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  Gandolfi, "Selene and Endymion"

  Gandolfi, "Selene and Endymion"
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  Ruscha, "Actual Size"

  Ruscha, "Actual Size"
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6/6/2014

LACMA always does a great job with its exhibitions

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  Calder exhibit

  Calder exhibit

9/6/2013

The museum is HUGE, and all cannot be seen in one trip. Collections are constantly changing, and there's always an interesting exhibit for everyone.

There are so many perks to being a member. Grab a friend and get in on the dual membership to save moolah!

Avoid parking by going earlier in the day and finding street parking on 6th or in the neighborhood. If you're a night owl of sorts, you can park for free after 7 p.m. in the lot at Spaulding and Wilshire.

8/18/2013

Once in awhile, when I'm in LA, I love to visit LACma and enjoy a picnic, music, and the art displays they have.

One of the many places you should take your take on. Women love those lamppost lights for Instagram.

I love walking around there and the vibe is very lay back.

I'm only writing this review on the things outside and not the inside museum itself. The last time I went inside was for the Tim Burton exhibit which blew my mind.

If you are in LA go and enjoy your weekend!

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10/20/2013

I used to live near LACMA for many years. I remember grabbing coffee and prosciutto sandwich from Ca' Brea and walking to the museum and spending my afternoon there.

I love LACMA for its wide open space. It provides for, not just a relaxing environment, but out door events for the whole family.

LACMA has a good selection of art work that encompasses different genres and periods. It's a great place to visit, even without any special exhibitions advertised.

Do explore through all the exhibition halls. You may find yourself reminiscing here...about the first time you've visited... Many moons ago.

10/22/2014

Not a bad way to spend the afternoon. Great collection of art. Diverse pieces. Comprehensive exhibits.  Could generally categorize this as one of the better museums in the west coast.

9/25/2013

LOVE LACMA! I can't wait until they extend the purple line out here, so I can come more often and not worry about parking.

Paid parking can either be found on Wilshire or 6th Street. There's a garage on 6th and a lot on Wilshire, right in front of the lights. I believe parking is $10 for members, and may be more for general. On the other side of 6th street in front of the apartments, if you're lucky to find street parking, it's free and you don't have to worry about constantly filling the meters!

I've had a dual membership with Jess W. for 2 years in a row (don't forget to show your student ID or AAA card, as discounts are available!) The dual membership comes out to a great deal; they give you 2 tickets per DAY of the year. That essentially means you can get 730 tickets in the year for about $80-100. Also, if you have a dual membership, you still have to go to the ticket booth and get your general admission ticket. With dual, you get 2, and the 2nd ticket does NOT need to be for the other name on the card, so your other friends and family can visit with you. Also, you can get some tickets to see films at a discount or sometimes even free!

The membership plan also gives you two tickets to each special exhibit, which makes up for the cost of the membership on it's own.

The exhibits are constantly changing; you definitely can't finish the entire museum in one day. There are 5 (if not more) buildings that you can visit. Even some of their permanent collections have been changed out over a long period of time. Make sure to take advantage of some of the free talks and tours as well!

There is always something new and fun to see. A great place to spend your day!