Accessibility
LACMA welcomes visitors of all abilities and offers an inclusive museum experience for everyone. This guide outlines the accessibility services and amenities available to help you plan your visit. From flexible ticketing options (including complimentary admission for personal care attendants) to accessible entrances, parking, seating, and gallery resources, we strive to remove barriers and support a comfortable, enjoyable experience.
For any questions or comments related to accessibility accommodations, visit the Ticket Office at LACMA, email us at access@lacma.org, or call us at 323 857-6010 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Ticketing Options
Visitor with Disability: $21 for people residing in L.A. County / $26 for people residing outside L.A. County
Professional Personal Care Attendant (PPCA) accompanying a paying visitor who requires such care: $0
The above tickets do not require formal documentation. For a PPCA ticket, simply visit the LACMA Ticket Office to inquire.
Wheelchairs at LACMA
Every gallery, restroom, dining service, and outside space at LACMA is wheelchair accessible. Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Ticket Office during regular operating hours, first come, first served. Motorized wheelchairs are welcome.
Accessible Drop-off
The most convenient location to drop off guests with limited mobility is on Wilshire Blvd. and S. Ogden Dr., in front of Urban Light.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available in the underground Pritzker Parking Garage off Sixth St. (one block east of Fairfax Ave.). Accessible parking is offered on level P1 for standard, van, and electric vehicles. Four spots on level P2 near the elevators are reserved for pregnant people and families traveling with small children. The height clearance for Pritzker Parking Garage is 6’10”. The marked pathways are smooth and the space is well lit. Two passenger elevators service this location. The flat-rate cost to park in the garage is $24. All parking is based on availability and is first come, first served. Advance reservations for parking are not offered at this time.
Restrooms
Every restroom at LACMA is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are located in the Resnick Pavilion, BCAM Levels 2 and 3, on the plaza level of the Geffen Galleries including family restrooms located on the East West Bank Commons, and the north (Elaine Wynn Wing) and south (Ressler Family Wing) wings of the Geffen Galleries exhibition level. Please contact access@lacma.org to request a special accommodation.
Quiet Times to Visit
Visitors who are sensitive to crowds, noise, or sensory stimulation may find the museum most comfortable at 1–4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 am–12 pm on Sundays.
Museum Seating
Benches are located throughout galleries in BCAM, Resnick Pavilion, and Geffen Galleries. Outdoor seating is available, including tables and chairs throughout the LACMA campus.
Service Animals
Service animals are always welcome at LACMA. If you are visiting the museum with a service animal, please be sure to pick up a wristband at entry so our security officers know you are visiting the galleries with an approved service animal. Pets are not allowed inside buildings at LACMA.
Information in Accessible Formats
Visitors are encouraged to bring headphones to the galleries to enjoy our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free culture platform, on their personal devices. In the galleries, scan QR codes in select galleries to hear, read, or listen to more about the artworks or themes. To plan your visit or see content in multiple languages, you can download the Connects App in the App Store or Google Play. The app is designed with a variety of built-in accessibility features including voice over, captions and audio transcripts, image zoom, and font size adjustment.
Forgot your headphones? Please see a Visitor Service Associate posted at the building lobbies for complimentary headphones and loaner dongles.
Some galleries offer large-print labels and other additional information in accessible forms. Please feel free to ask any Visitor Service Associate or security officer.
LACMA is a sensory-inclusive destination. Visitor Services staff are ready to help visitors with sensory needs related to autism, dementia, PTSD, strokes, etc. Sensory Inclusive bags with noise-canceling headphones, tactile fidget tools, visual cue/feeling cards, strobe-reducing glasses, and weighted lap pads are available to check out at the LACMA Ticket Office.