Welcome to LACMA!
Our galleries are open and our outdoors spaces are filled with art, art-making activities for all ages, casual dining, and quiet spots to relax. Enjoy live music with Jazz at LACMA on Fridays from April through October and Latin Sounds on Saturdays throughout summer. Located in the center of Los Angeles, LACMA is here for your inspiration and discovery.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
Construction Update
Our east campus is currently under construction with our new building for the permanent collection—the David Geffen Galleries. With nearly 90% of construction finished, major construction is projected to be completed by the end of 2024. The opening of the David Geffen Galleries is anticipated to be April 2026.
Our west campus is open with exhibitions in BCAM and the Resnick Pavilion, which include artworks from the museum's permanent collection.
Learn more about LACMA's transformation and construction timeline.
Planning Your Visit
Advance Tickets Available for All Visitors, Including Members
Walk-up tickets are available, but timeslots do sell out and may not be available. Advance timed-entry tickets are highly recommended.
All visitors, including LACMA members and NexGenLA youth members, may purchase or reserve an advance timed-entry ticket online or at the LACMA Ticket Office during regular museum hours, or by calling the LACMA Ticket Office at 323 857-6010, 10 am–5 pm, Monday through Friday. Learn more.
Dining, Store, and Programs
Dining at LACMA
LACMA currently offers limited onsite dining with a daily featured food truck on the Smidt Welcome Plaza. Limited seating is available on the plaza on a first-come, first-served basis. Or bring a picnic to enjoy on the surrounding lawns.
In addition, you can explore the many nearby restaurants on the Miracle Mile.
Visit the Dining page for full details.
The LACMA Store Is Open
The LACMA Store reflects the museum itself through its thoughtfully curated selection of LACMA-developed catalogues and publications, books, posters, and apparel.
The LACMA Store in the Resnick Pavilion is open during museum hours.
Visit the Online Store page for full details.
Additional Information
Learn more about LACMA building construction updates.
The subway is coming to LACMA! As part of the Purple Line Extension, Metro is currently at work on the Wilshire/Fairfax station. LACMA will be open during the construction phase.
Please check back here for any timely updates about road closures or other Metro activity that may affect your visit.
Enjoy wireless internet access throughout the campus. Look for lacma-free-wifi in your settings on your personal wireless device.
Learn more about LACMA policies for visitors.