Museum of Latin American Art
Ah, the free day at that world-renowned museum! For budget travelers, it’s a dream come true. All you need is a little advanced planning. Here’s a rundown of free days that LA’s most popular museums offer.
- Autry National Center: Free on the second Tuesday of every month.
- Craft and Folk Art Museum: Free on the first Wednesday of every month.
- Hammer Museum: Free every Thursday.
- Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens: Free on the first Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Note that advanced tickets are required. Reserve tickets online or call 800.838.3006.
- Japanese American National Museum: Free every Thursday from 5–8 p.m. On the third Thursday of every month, the museum is free all day.
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): Free on the second Tuesday of every month. After 5 p.m. every day, museum admission is pay what you wish.
- Mak Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House: Free every Friday afternoon from 4–6 p.m.
- The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles – MOCA Grand Avenue: Free every Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
- The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles – The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA: Free every Thursday from 5–8 p.m.
- Museum of Latin American Art: Free every Friday.
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: Free on the first Tuesday of every month.
- Norton Simon Museum of Art: Free on the first Friday of every month from 6–9 p.m.
- Skirball Cultural Center: Free every Thursday from Noon–9 p.m. Note that Noah’s Ark closes at 5 p.m.
*Note: information is accurate at time of publication. Call ahead to confirm before your visit.
