Los Angeles County Museum of Art

11/24/2013

I can stay here ALL day! Sometimes I come here alone just to get away. They have some wonderful permanent exhibits as well as some visiting. There is always something new to see here. I have always been a huge fan of LACMA.

11/24/2012

My favorite modern art museum thus far!

Saturdays are sponsored by Bank of America.  If you show your card, you get in for free!  Otherwise, they offer discounts for students, senior citizens and military, so bring your card!

A little pressed for time, one of the guides recommended the Stanley Kubrick and Robert Mapplethorpe exhibits.  Impressive exhibits!  Forewarning that the Mapplethorpe exhibit is pretty R-rated, so be prepared to leave the kiddies at the entrance.

10/20/2010

Daunting, and variety.  You can easily spend the whole day here. Outdoor sculptures, tarpits, Japanese pavilion... just so much to see.   If you have a date here, just be weary if your date gets a bit tired and overwhelmed with with all that there is to see.  

Come after 5:00 PM, and park on the street for free behind the museum makes it super affordable.    Plenty of good eats within a square mile too when you're done.  Eating onsite on the other hand costs more than it needs to, while the taste doesn't keep up with the cost.

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  It looks private and peaceful, but there were at least 12 people here at 11:00 PM shooting photos. Losers. Oh, erm, I mean...

  It looks private and peaceful, but there were at least 12 people here at 11:00 PM shooting photos. Losers. Oh, erm, I mean...

8/29/2013

Don't waste your money on Dual Membership here.

You get to see each new exhibition ONCE. Pathetic. Our year of membership is nearly over and we have yet to 'break even' on what we paid for Membership vs what it would cost just to stroll up and buy tickets as non-members as there have been so few new major exhibits.

We showed up to see James Turrell for the first time, it was sold out. Our visit was completely pointless.  No Member's Bar or Café either.
We're not renewing our Membership. Value for money, it is not.

5/22/2013

I came here with my mom and I loved how this museum looked from the outside. I like the architecture and the small park in front of it. As for inside, it was a little dim but it fit the mood with the artworks. It was also really quiet inside, which is preferable if you want to stand in front of the artwork and just ponder at it. My favorite artwork was in the main building, upstairs. That is where I found most European paintings. I really wish I had more time though, I feel like I did not really get to experience this museum as well as I could have if I was not in a hurry.

However, it was very pricey! Which kind of ruined the mood. I am a broke college student after all:/

I would come back here again one day.

11/21/2013

My boyfriend and I once went on a date here and had a lot of fun seeing all the artwork, and especially checking out some of the more modern pieces! We had a really good time!

1/4/2013

LACMA has to be one of my favorite musuems in LA!
They always debut different artists exhibits throughout the year.
I just recently went for the Stanley Kubrick exhibit which was marvelous.
I love abstract art and they have a wide variety of pieces at the LACMA.
They also have some PIcasso pieces which just blew me away!
Picasso is amazing and to see his REAL LIVE pieces was incredible.

I highly recoment the LACMA!

3/18/2012

LACMA is definitely worth a visit if you've never been.  I went for the first time on Saturday, and was lucky enough to see some cool temporary exhibits--Metropolis II and a cool exhibit on California design concepts.  The gigantor elevator in the Broad Museum was also very cool.

I think the only thing stopping me from giving LACMA 5 stars is the permanent collection.  I thought the building where it's housed was kinda drab and the collection was ok.  I dunno.  Nothing really jumped out at me.

9/6/2011

I am an uncultured slob.  Until the Tim Burton exhibit came to town, I felt free to ignore LACMA for close to twenty years.  I believe I made a visit when I was a child, but I don't remember it, and I felt almost no curiosity about the museum for the rest of my youth.  Here I am now, twenty-five and somewhat repentant.

Matt B., June K., and I took advantage of Carmageddon to check out the wildly popular Tim Burton exhibit.  There was no line to buy tickets, and the crowd was there but manageable.  I wonder if this was atypical.  Tickets were $20, so not cheap, but worth paying for a day in the museum.  We didn't get there until late afternoon, and I kind of wish we'd started the day earlier and had time for more exploration.

The Tim Burton exhibit was a lot of fun, and I also enjoyed the David Smith exhibit in the same pavilion.  When we were done with that part of the museum, we took photos with the giant lamp structure facing the street, then spent time in the other wings.  I loved the modern art, and I was tickled to see Magritte's "The Treachery of Images" - I enjoy seeing things that have their own Wikipedia pages.  I also loved walking through Richard Serra's "Band" sculpture, and the Korean art collection was pretty cool.

LACMA is an excellent museum, and I'm happy to have easy access to such great works and fascinating exhibits.  I don't think we covered even half of the museum in our one short visit.  Since I've gotten a taste, I'd like to make it back much sooner than twenty years from now.

3/23/2013

Definitely one of the best museums in Los Angeles.  Came here during President's Day and admission was free! On a regular day it about $15.  It's a great place to see paintings from renowned artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Andy Warhol, and a whole lot more.  Exhibits are also grouped by continents so there a a number to choose from.  And the street lamps are definitely great for a Kodak moment.  More than satisfied with my visit.

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  Monet's

  Monet's
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  One of Andy Warhol's pieces

  One of Andy Warhol's pieces
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10/4/2013

A great deal if you get the two pack for $99. Despite the handful of shortcomings this place has, it's still a

10/3/2013

Lotsoif things to see or just go for a nice walk. Kids are free and can take an adult with them!

11/12/2011

Avoid the coffee cart at all cost. Waste of money on all fronts. One of our "hot chocolates" wasn't even drinkable. I ended up throwing most of mine away and all of his away. I was heated but what to do? They had closed before I could complain.

The cost to get into the museum is ridiculous. Imagine my surprise (and disgust) when come to find out, the museum is FREE after 5pm? So why the rate hike for customers before that? That was a big annoyance. The only reason why I was here was to see the Tim Burton exhibit and for that I am happy this place exists.

10/29/2012

Apparently, halloween season makes me a grouchy reviewer, but I must give the Yelp world my opinion.

I've gotten either really polite/courteous museum attendants or really rude, uptight attendants.

"Don't touch that...... don't touch that......" this woman said to me. I still remember her judging eyes and her slow head shake. I hated that she repeated it like I was a little kid. BUT I DID NOT EVEN COME CLOSE TO TOUCHING IT. Omg I'm not stupid-- I'm not going to touch an art piece at a museum! Ugh. SOMEONE had her panties in a bunch.

"Just so you know," another man says to me, just inches away from my face. "You cannot use a camera here," he looks at my phone, which I was just using to text someone. "I make sure I give him a confused look as to tell him that I wasn't going to take pictures in the first place. GOODNESS. Sometimes these people make you want to LEAVE the museum; they are a disservice to the hyper-glorified LA art scene!

I mean, other times, there were super nice attendants who opened doors for us and smiled as we left.

Other than that, I kind of think it would have been better had the museum been one large building rather than a bunch of little ones-- easier flow.

$10 for students. $10 for parking in the garage. Ridic.

Like someone else mentioned, I suppose comfy shoes would be good because there are some stairs involved at times. I wore 3 inch boots and it kind of killed my feet.

10/20/2013

I enjoy every minute here, especially with the Japanese art.

8/5/2012

There are some things in life that speak evidence of a divine being. Examples of perfection include the following:

- not having to brake because you've timed your following distance and gas/release just so;
- buying the last available item in a store;
- when someone politely suggests the name of a restaurant you've been secretly craving;
- seeing the imminent self-destruction of Twilight;
- exacting revenge on your enemies by living a good life;

And Latin-jazz Saturday afternoons at the LACMA. Did I mention it costs $FREE.99??

Checkmate, atheists.

6/30/2013

Neat place to visit if you're never been. You can hit up the light poles and take pictures with the yellow "spaghetti" art. Can be very busy during the weekends and parking can be hard to find. Definitely come if you're never been and enjoy the art!

2/20/2012

My mom ruined museums for me, in that she'd drag me as a kid to modern art museums and we'd go very, very slowly through each wing.  As a result, I've had a pretty low tolerance towards art museum-going (natural history, sign me up!) - even after taking an art appreciation class.  But with an out-of-towner wanting to visit LACMA, what could I say other than yes?

So, LACMA.  First off, the parking is pricy ($10 with validation).  I mean, the Getty is more, but that's all you have to pay for admission and there's nowhere else to really park if you're going to the Getty.  I wish that I had gone to the neighboring streets but we settled on our $10 parking fee and drove right in.  There's a glass elevator that will take you to the ground floor.

The line to get in if you haven't gotten will-call tickets is really long but moves fast.  It's $15 for regular admission/$10 for students, without access to the special exhibits.  It probably took us about 20 minutes to get through the line.  Membership is about $45/pp so if you're planning to go 3x or more in a year, probably best off going that route.  

I really enjoyed the Metropolis 2 exhibit and California Design, which features a recreation of the Eames house living room.  I was kind of bummed that the Warhol exhibit was in a state of de-installation though we were able to see small bits of it.  The elevator in that building was really cool too.  After a couple of hours the sheer size and variety of exhibits was a little ovewhelming.  But those two exhibits made up for it.  

There's free wifi on premises but the building with Picasso has really bad reception which was bad, as it was labyrinthine and I lost my group.  Took us a while to regroup, but while I was trying to find them was able to see lots of people taking pictures amidst the spaghetti maze.

12/26/2011 Updated review

LACMA is such a great mid city location.  There is so much to do nearby in addition to seeing the Museum.  There really are too many exhibits to see in one day - so I recommend you become a member (you get discounts, and two free tickets).  LACMA's setting is really exceptional - a mix of great building architecture, outdoor exhibits, the Stark Bar, and outdoor seating creates a nice opportunity to see some exhibits and then relax outdoors.

I went to see the then current exhibits: Tim Burton; California Design; Edward Kienholz - Five Car Stud; Contemporary Art; German Expressionism; and
Modern Art.

The Time Burton Exhibit, California Design, and Contemporary Art Exhibits were fantastic!

Drop by and see LACMA.

2/11/2012

I'm usually not a fan of museums, but this is not your typical museum!

There's so many different buildings (as well as exhibits) that the LACMA has to offer. Also, I wasn't aware of this, but they also have seasonal exhibits! For example, their Tim Burton exhibit was only showing in October (for Halloween of course).

Unfortunately, the first and only time I've been here was (of course) the last hour they were open. I arrived at 7 and they were closing at 8! However, it was still a good $10 spent and we got to take a lot of neat pictures. Some exhibits will have workers who tell you that you can't take any photos, but that's because it's a collection of art. Most exhibits however, do allow picture-taking!

I think my most favorite exhibits were those of the Pacific Islands and the Japanese Pavilion. I also really enjoyed the Urban Lights!

***One last note, students receive a $5 discount with a student ID!

9/22/2011

By the end of the day my friend and I were tired. We decided to walk upstairs to the second floor of one of the buildings and as you round the top of the stairs a painting comes into view and he says, "Aaah God not more guys in hats." Lol Some of the portrait paintings can become a little dry after awhile, but there's more than enough to pique one's interest.

Especially with the Tim Burton exhibit going on for a little while longer. General admission is normally $15, but it's $20 when you add on the TB exhibit. It's a must see. So interesting and odd. I loved it!

Plenty of parking behind La Brea Tar Pits for $9. The LACMA parking is $10.

8/10/2012

Personally, I have never been inside the museum. For some reason I never plan my hours long enough to go inside for the art. I see many photos on how unique the pieces are, and I cant wait! One day soon, I hope to do that. But I have been here three times this summer for the lamp posts. The lamp posts that happen to be in the movie No Strings Attached. However, living in the LA area, I knew they existed before the movie made it famous.

The lamp posts are definitely worth visiting. The first time I saw them, I was in complete awe. They are absolutely beautiful in person. Especially at night when they are lit. Theres just something in the art of the lamps... or the concept on how simple it is. It really is just a bunch of lamps together... but its beautiful. I love to take pictures, hiding behind the lamp, jumping between them. The security guards are not strict either, have fun!

I always park in the back of LACMA, and pay the meters. Or the lot is free after 7pm. Admission is free after 5 on a weekday. Keep in mind LACMA is closed on Wednesdays!

7/29/2011

Came to LACMA to see the Tim Burton exhibit which is on display until October 31, 2011.  So Tim Burton to end his display after Halloween.  Its an amazing exhibit featuring all kinds of memorabilia and private sketches, essays, limericks and drawings dating all the way back to 1975 when he was a high school student in Burbank, CA.  One of his rhymes on display from his sketch pad that I found quite moving read "No one knows what I'm thinking.  No one knows what I'm drinking.  No one knows the pills I swallow. No one knows Inside I'm hollow.  No one knows that I am speaking.  No one knows that my brain is leaking.  No one knows, they can't see.  No one knows, especially me. "  Brilliant right?  

It was such a thrill for me to see his raw sketches, mixed mediums on paper, sculptures, costumes, scripts and notes from his personal collection.  You will see characters he created like Melon Head, Toxic Boy, The Melancholy Death of Oyster boy and other stories...  There is this really cool Stain Boy doll house, which features the scene of a crime.  My favorite piece was entitled "blue baby with nails".  Its a lifelike baby doll, painted smurf blue with... well nails in it :-)    Also part of this exhibit is memorabilia from many of his  movies- Edward Scissorhands (one of my favorite movies), Big Fish, Sleepy Hallow, Nightmare Before Christmas, Sweeney Todd (brilliant) , Beetle Juice, etc.  I didn't know T.B. directed The Killers video for Bones, one of my favorite Killers songs.  I love him more now.  It is a gift to LA to have such a massive display of his work here in our city- in his city.  

If you buy a ticket to see the Tim Burton exhibit ($22), you will be allowed access to the entire museum.  We wondered over to the brand new Broad Contemporary Art Museum and were impressed to see they were  featuring several pieces from Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons on the 3rd floor.    

Before we left, we headed over to the Pavilion for Japanese Art to see the current display of art work and calligraphy by Zen Master Hakuin- I love that dude.  I left the pavilion with a renewed enlightenment that I always find whenever I'm exposed to his wisdom.  Most notable "Become the master of your own heart, and do not let it master you."

Visit LACMA soon to experience these prolific and genius artists for yourself.  xo

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  Iconic Warhol...

  Iconic Warhol...
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1/30/2012

$10 for students.  25% off Admission for KCRW members and FREE after 5pm Monday to Friday.  So basically, you have NO excuse for not coming here!  Parking is $10 - FYI.
We came here Satuday after seeing the street signs for the "Wonderland" exhibit, women and impressionism. (or something like that).  We basically wanted to see Frida Kahlo's work.  But, the exhibit didn't open until Sunday! Argh!
Not to worry, there was plenty more for us to see.  Magritte, Picasso, Rothko, Miro, and a TON of other stuff!  Who knew we had this kinda art in LA?  
Anyway, after a ton of exploring, shopping and giggling at some modern "art", we decided to wash it down at Stark Bar which was TOTALLY happeneing that night.  Art, laughs and cocktails on a Saturday night.  It was a perfect LA night!

9/12/2012

FABULOUS FAMILY FUN!!!  Kids get in for free until age 18.  Each kid gets to bring one adult for free.  Amazing.

Yes, there's wonderful art.  But more importantly, there's clean restrooms to change little ones/use potty, tons of street parking, cafes for snacks/food, and an art room where kids can paint.

The kids are fascinated by art and inspired to create!  Because the kids are so immersed in art (i.e., not whining or crying), a mom or dad actually has time to equally enjoy the art.

The kids love LACMA.  Absolutely mom approved.

7/14/2013

Really enjoyed this museum.  Lots to see!  The hundreds of moving cars exhibit was great.  There were even trains moving.

12/21/2011

One word. Lamps.
Their lamps are awesome, and are worth a visit just by themselves.
do it.

1/17/2012

What an amazing venue! If the lamp art structure in the front doesn't leave your mouth agape with wonder, the Metropolis exhibit will. Metropolis is basically a huge highway structure complete with trains, buildings, and lots and lots of toy cars moving on their own through gravity. Its completely mesmerizing and worth a visit.

There are six huge buildings in all. Each with their own fantastic displays of art that won't leave you bored like some other modern museums do.

We happened to go on MLK day which was a Target sponsored Free Day. Its still cheap on a normal day - $15 adults, $10 students. Parking is $10 as well.

Also, make sure to check out the fantastic park grounds. You can be a kid again and roll down the hill at the Page Museum.

10/5/2013

Top Art Museum In California!!!!!

AWESOME MODERN/CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIONS!!!!
Great Jackson Pollock painting/Franz Kline painting...pretty good Ruscha "Spam" painting.    Good, not great Warhol in the Broad collection.  GREAT PIcasso collection, exceptional Matisse/Gorky...some good, NOT GREAT Impressionist masters collection.  Really fine German art collection.  A MUST SEE IF IN LOS ANGELES IS THIS MUSEUM!!!!!

9/28/2013

I absolutely love this museum and never went to the free live jazz Friday nights until I was invited by a friend. Parked and entered but didn't know what direction to head (not entering the lamp post side) and asked a staff member if I was headed the right direction into the museum. I also forgot the museum was free past a certain time during weekdays. The staff member lady was so rude and ignored me as I approached her saying "excuse me" and nodded her head as an answer. Hope she rethinks her job then if it's dealing with the LA public. She clearly worked there in her uniform and badge. I had to ask another staff member, who was at a booth. So rude. But had a great night regardless. Last time I'll ask help from staff. Bad night maybe from crazy crowd.

2/19/2013

I typically don't enjoy museums too much because I'm not one to have the patience to appreciate painting after painting after painting.

However LACMA provided me enough variety, and I was entertained for 3 hours. I would like to come back.

1/28/2013

This was our Sunday pick for LA free museums weekend! The LACMA was a great choice. I really enjoyed the LA and California related exhibits and while we didn't visit all parts of the museum, my favorite was the modern art area. The galleries feel laid out well to me - spacious and appropriately sized for the pieces being shown.

I really enjoyed the introductions to each area/period/genre and the deeper dives on individual pieces. For me, knowing the history behind a piece and having that understanding, really helps me feel more connected to it. Looking at all of those creative works, left me feeling inspired and awed. I was so thankful to have the free museum weekend to really explore the fantastic cultural offerings of this city.

12/27/2011

Amazing. I just can't get enough. Parking is a biatch. I parked near by in the parking lot of S.A.G structure. Got a coffee and a validation before I left. I ended up paying 11 bucks.  Admission in the galleries are a must. Endless fun if you appreciate the art. Indoors you see art. Outdoors you can settle down and enjoy the cafe. Definitely a mellow type of day with plenty of outside photo ops.

9/12/2011

First time here! Loved it!! Make sure to take pictures with the lamps outside just like how it was in the No Strings Attached movie! :) I loved all the modern arts exhibits! It was the best part of the whole experience and my friends and I got to take a whole bunch of pictures with them! Make sure you don't have your flash on though! Loved seeing Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Monet arts!

Only thing that we missed out on was the Tim Burton exhibit. They charge separately for it :( Why do they gotta do that?!

You can try to find street parking but they are hard to find.

12/21/2011

So much you can see or do! This place will take days to see and experience.
Trust me i tried and still have  not seen everything.

Get the year membership and you get tickets to the extra exhibits like the picasso exhibit or the tim burton exhibit etc.

4/1/2012

I took my boyfriend here in part of his birthday festivities:). The art pieces were inspiring! My favorite was the big projection screen which displayed hands; I really didn't understand it but I thought the idea was pretty interesting. We couldn't really get a good picture in front of the tower of lamps, because everyone was in the picture. I'd like to see them illuminated when dark falls though!

Its a nice place to stroll through on a Saturday morning. I liked this place a lot and will return in a few years to see new displays:)!

3/14/2012

You can spend countless hours browsing the permanent collections gathered here at LACMA with such a diverse selection of art from all regions of the world and time periods.

The architectural design of each building is unique and fascinating to observe, a photographer's playground.  Undoubtedly, it has been host to many big screen sets for popular movies, past and present; the urban light structure is easily one of the most recognizable and photographed landmarks.

Aside from the Tim Burton exhibit, I found myself spending the most time in the Ahmanson building where the majority of their modern art collections are found.  I love browsing through modern art and found it comparable even to some of the collections available at the SFMOMA and NYMOMA.

Some neat pieces were the oversized rack of pool table balls and the oversized balloon poodle; reminds me of a scene out of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" (Rick Moranis ftw).

There's also a great view and photographic opportunity on the staircase to the top of the Ahmanson building; you can even get a view of the La Brea tarpits and Hancock Park from there.

Like most larger museums, one day is never enough to get the full experience encompassing everything that LACMA has to offer, but I highly suggest setting aside at least a few hours to check this place out, especially if you're visiting from out of town.

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12/10/2011

Absolutely loved the layout, the collection, and roaming from building to building in the California late fall weather.  While it certainly isn't the Louvre, Moma, Met, or Chicao Art Institute the LACMA features a very diverse collection and a layout quite unlike any other museum I've been to.  Add on cheap metered parking and a nice gift shop plus the $10 entry for students and seniors and I'm really not sure whats not to love.

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10/31/2012

DISCLAIMER: This is a review only for the lights outside. I did not actually go inside to view the art galleries.

That being said, pictures led me to believe that there were going to be more lights. It's about a 20' x 20' square of lights and when it lights up, well, it just lights up. It's a good place for those who want to get the iconic photo amongst the lamp posts, but don't think it goes on forever like I did

12/13/2012

LACMA is probably the greatest Art Museum I've been to -- I could probably roam this museum for years and still never get bored.  The place is huge with an extensive array of every type of art possible.  The galleries are elegant yet simple which works to emphasize the beauty and artistry of all the pieces.  Walking into every new room, I was completely blown away by the overwhelming inspiration.

Plan to spend quite some time here.  They are open until 7 on the weekends!  Really LACMA is amazing -- you have to visit.