Welcome back to LACMA!
As our first priority is the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, LACMA has implemented new, enhanced, health and safety protocols and processes to provide a safe environment for all. Please read all the visitation guidelines below before your visit. These new protocols and processes are in alignment with L.A. County Department of Public Health's guidelines for museums during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We're working hard to protect our community; please help us contain the spread of COVID-19.
As we reopen our galleries, we are excited to present 6 new exhibitions and extended presentations of several popular exhibitions temporarily closed in March 2020.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
Construction Update
Notice to all visitors:
LACMA has implemented new and enhanced health and safety protocols and processes—for you, all of our visitors, and our staff and volunteers.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and anyone with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
Stay home if you are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms.
Do not visit LACMA if you or anyone in your party is exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 as identified by the L.A. County Department of Public Health, which include cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fever, or chills.
Do not visit LACMA if in the last 14 days you or anyone in your party has been in close contact (within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes or any unprotected contact with bodily fluids/secretions) with someone with a confirmed or suspected (has symptoms) case of COVID-19, or are you or anyone in your party currently under isolation or quarantine orders.
Travel Restrictions
If you or anyone in your party traveled outside of California in the last 10 days:
• You may visit LACMA if everyone in your party is fully vaccinated*. Please be prepared to show your vaccination card(s) and photo ID(s) when you arrive.
• Please do not visit LACMA if everyone in your party is NOT fully vaccinated*.
Quarantine is required for those who are not fully vaccinated arriving in California from other states or countries for:
• Seven days after arrival date if you get a negative COVID-19 viral test result from a specimen collected 3 to 5 days after arrival, or
• Ten days after arrival date if you do not get a COVID-19 viral test.
* Fourteen days have passed since your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or your single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Planning Your Visit
Advance Tickets Required for All Visitors, Including Members
All visitors, including LACMA Members, must purchase or reserve an advance timed-entry ticket online or by calling the LACMA Ticket Office at 323 857-6010, 10 am–5 pm daily.
Onsite ticket purchase is not available.
To comply with mandatory capacity restrictions, tickets are released in blocks of one week. Member tickets for the week ahead are available on Wednesdays and public tickets on Thursdays, both starting at 10 am PDT. Sign up to receive alerts about the release of tickets.
Visitation Requirements
The following protocols are required for visitors:
Advance Tickets Required
All visitors, including Members, must purchase or reserve an advance timed-entry ticket online or by calling the LACMA Ticket Office at 323 857-6010, 10 am–5 pm daily. No ticket sales onsite. Learn more.
Mandatory Health Screening
All visitors must pass an online health screening, including information about recent travel, vaccination status, and temperature check prior to entry.
Masks Required
A mask must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times except when eating or drinking. No neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas, or face coverings with valves, mesh, or holes. This is required for all visitors over age 2 and all staff and volunteers.
Maintain Physical Distance
Maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet from others. Parties of a single household may remain together and children must remain with supervising adults at all times.
Practice Frequent Hand Sanitizing and Washing
Use hand sanitizer stations located throughout the campus and wash hands frequently.
Traffic Flow Directions
Traffic flow directions to enter and exit buildings and galleries have been implemented to allow for physical distancing.
Additional Requirements
Help with Any Contact Tracing Efforts
Contact tracing is an important part of reducing the spread of COVID-19. Please contact LACMA at @email if you test positive for COVID-19 or experience COVID-19 symptoms.
Enhanced Health and Safety Measures
LACMA has implemented new health and safety protocols and processes to provide a safe environment for our visitors, staff, and volunteers, in line with L.A. County Department of Public Health’s guidelines for museums to reopen safely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Limited Museum Capacity
Visitor capacity is reduced and controlled through advance timed-entry tickets.
Los Angeles County is currently in orange tier according to the State of California and during this tier visitor capacity is limited to 50%.
Contactless Ticketing
Hand scanners are used to accept digital tickets. Present your QR code on your mobile device or a printed copy. No maps, brochures, or other materials will be distributed.
Enhanced Cleaning Protocols
Enhanced and more frequent cleaning and sanitizing of high-touch surfaces and restrooms has been implemented.
Upgraded Air Filtration Systems
HVAC systems have been upgraded with MERV 14 filters, which are replaced frequently and achieve 4–5 air changes per hour in gallery spaces.
Hand Sanitizer Stations Available
Hand sanitizer stations are placed throughout campus. Please also wash hands frequently.
Physical Distancing Cues
Physical distancing cues are provided in galleries, with limited wall text to reduce gathering.
New Gallery Guidelines
Drawing is no longer allowed in the galleries. Exhibition text is now accessible in the galleries via your mobile device. Look for the QR code as you enter. No brochures or other materials will be distributed.
Contactless Payment Required
All transactions on campus are touchless. Credit or debit card is required for all retail and restaurant purchases. No receipts will be distributed.
Oversized Bags Not Permitted
No bags larger than 11” x 14” permitted in the galleries. Bag check is currently closed.
Dining, Store, and Programs
Dining Returns to LACMA
C+M Grab & Go, with a menu of coffees, teas, pastries, burgers, and light fare, is open daily, except Wednesdays.
Visit the Dining page for full details.
The LACMA Store Is Open
The LACMA Store at the Resnick Pavilion is open with reduced capacity and physical distancing required. Credit or debit card is required for all retail and restaurant purchases.
In-Person Programs Are Temporarily Suspended
In-person public programs (tours, talks, film, concerts, art classes or any activity or program that includes a large gathering) have been temporarily suspended until further notice, in line with L.A. County guidelines.
Visit LACMA @ Home for a wide range of free virtual programs.
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.