The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N. Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://www.moca.org/museum/moca_geffen.php
Mon: 11a-5p
Thurs: 11a-8p
Fri: 11a-5p
Sat-Sun: 11a-6p
Closed major holidays.
General admission $10
Students w/ID, Seniors 65+ $5
Children <12, Jurors w/ID Free
Free Thursday evenings, 5p-8p
Online purchase available
A former police car warehouse in Little Tokyo renovated by the noted California architect Frank O. Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983.
This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space, and a branch of the MOCA Store.
Also related: MOCA on Grand, 250 S. Grand Ave, LA 90012. Tickets will cover both locations on the same day.
Also related: MOCA Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood 90069. Free admission.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
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Showing posts with label downtown LA. Show all posts
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles
Chinese American Museum
425 N. Los Angeles St (at Arcadia)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-485-8567
http://www.camla.org/
Located in the red-bricked historic Garnier Building, located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument across from downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station. Just follow the hanging lanterns, south of Olvera Street, to find the museum site.
Tues–Sun: 10a-3p
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Suggested Admission
Adults $3
Seniors (60+)/Students (with ID) $2.00
Parking in various pay lots and metered street parking around the museum. See the museum's website for details.
Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of Los Angeles’ original Chinatown, the 7,200 square foot Chinese American Museum embodies both a cultural and physical link to the past and a promising point of entry for the city’s multicultural future.
The mission of the Chinese American Museum is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of America’s diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans.
As a visual symbol of new and emerging traditions, CAM is proud to serve as an active-learning institution dedicated to researching, preserving and sharing the stories, experiences and contributions of Chinese Americans in the United States through quality exhibitions, programs, events, publications and workshops.
Self-guided tours are available.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
425 N. Los Angeles St (at Arcadia)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-485-8567
http://www.camla.org/
Located in the red-bricked historic Garnier Building, located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument across from downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station. Just follow the hanging lanterns, south of Olvera Street, to find the museum site.
Tues–Sun: 10a-3p
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Suggested Admission
Adults $3
Seniors (60+)/Students (with ID) $2.00
Parking in various pay lots and metered street parking around the museum. See the museum's website for details.
Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of Los Angeles’ original Chinatown, the 7,200 square foot Chinese American Museum embodies both a cultural and physical link to the past and a promising point of entry for the city’s multicultural future.
The mission of the Chinese American Museum is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of America’s diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans.
As a visual symbol of new and emerging traditions, CAM is proud to serve as an active-learning institution dedicated to researching, preserving and sharing the stories, experiences and contributions of Chinese Americans in the United States through quality exhibitions, programs, events, publications and workshops.
Self-guided tours are available.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
The GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles
The GRAMMY Museum
Located at LA Live (http://www.lalive.com/)
800 W. Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa)
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-765-6803
http://www.grammymuseum.org/
Mon-Fri 11:30a - 7:30p
Sat-Sun 10:00a - 7:30p
Adults $12.95
Students / Seniors 65+ $11.95
Military / Youth (6-17) $10.95
Children <5 Free
On evenings of Public Programs, guests who purchase Museum admission at the Box Office after 6:00pm will receive a discounted rate of $8 per person.
Ticket sales at the box office or Ticketmaster.
There are 20,000 parking spots within a 10-minute walk of The GRAMMY Museum. See L.A. LIVE parking lots. Convenient on-site parking is also available. Parking lot entrance is located at the corner of Olympic Blvd and Francisco St. Parking rates vary and are subject to change throughout the day. Before 3pm, parking rates start at $8. After 3pm, visitors are subject to event parking rates.
The GRAMMY Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the GRAMMY® Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment.
The GRAMMY Museum is an exciting and interactive celebration of the power of music occupying a vibrant new space in downtown Los Angeles. Four floors of cutting edge exhibits, interactive experiences and films provide a one-of-a-kind visitor experience — engaging, educational, celebratory and inspirational.
- One-of-a-kind, 30,000 square foot museum with interactive, permanent and traveling exhibits
- Four floors of dynamic and stimulating exhibit space
- More than two dozen exhibits that explore the greatest GRAMMY music, everything from rock and hip-hop to country, classical, Latin, R&B, and jazz
- 200 seat state-of-the-art Clive Davis Theater
- Target Terrace - Roof top terrace perfect for special programs and private events
- Interesting and thought-provoking educational and public programs featuring films, lectures and performances
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Located at LA Live (http://www.lalive.com/)
800 W. Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa)
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-765-6803
http://www.grammymuseum.org/
Mon-Fri 11:30a - 7:30p
Sat-Sun 10:00a - 7:30p
Adults $12.95
Students / Seniors 65+ $11.95
Military / Youth (6-17) $10.95
Children <5 Free
On evenings of Public Programs, guests who purchase Museum admission at the Box Office after 6:00pm will receive a discounted rate of $8 per person.
Ticket sales at the box office or Ticketmaster.
There are 20,000 parking spots within a 10-minute walk of The GRAMMY Museum. See L.A. LIVE parking lots. Convenient on-site parking is also available. Parking lot entrance is located at the corner of Olympic Blvd and Francisco St. Parking rates vary and are subject to change throughout the day. Before 3pm, parking rates start at $8. After 3pm, visitors are subject to event parking rates.
The GRAMMY Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the GRAMMY® Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment.
The GRAMMY Museum is an exciting and interactive celebration of the power of music occupying a vibrant new space in downtown Los Angeles. Four floors of cutting edge exhibits, interactive experiences and films provide a one-of-a-kind visitor experience — engaging, educational, celebratory and inspirational.
- One-of-a-kind, 30,000 square foot museum with interactive, permanent and traveling exhibits
- Four floors of dynamic and stimulating exhibit space
- More than two dozen exhibits that explore the greatest GRAMMY music, everything from rock and hip-hop to country, classical, Latin, R&B, and jazz
- 200 seat state-of-the-art Clive Davis Theater
- Target Terrace - Roof top terrace perfect for special programs and private events
- Interesting and thought-provoking educational and public programs featuring films, lectures and performances
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Monday, December 20, 2010
MOCA, Los Angeles
The Museum of Contempory Art (MOCA)
250 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://www.moca.org/
Mon: 11a-5p
Thurs: 11a-8p
Fri: 11a-5p
Sat-Sun: 11a-6p
Closed major holidays.
General admission $10
Students w/ID, Seniors 65+ $5
Children <12, Jurors w/ID Free
Free Thursday evenings, 5p-8p
Online purchase available
Also related: The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave, LA 90012. Tickets will cover both locations on the same day.
Also related: MOCA Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood 90069. Free admission.
MOCA is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of American and Euroopean work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. Museum objects in all visual media, ranging from masterpieces of abstract expressionism and pop art to recent works by young and emerging artists.
Regular tours of current exhibitions are available.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
250 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://www.moca.org/
Mon: 11a-5p
Thurs: 11a-8p
Fri: 11a-5p
Sat-Sun: 11a-6p
Closed major holidays.
General admission $10
Students w/ID, Seniors 65+ $5
Children <12, Jurors w/ID Free
Free Thursday evenings, 5p-8p
Online purchase available
Also related: The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave, LA 90012. Tickets will cover both locations on the same day.
Also related: MOCA Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood 90069. Free admission.
MOCA is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of American and Euroopean work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. Museum objects in all visual media, ranging from masterpieces of abstract expressionism and pop art to recent works by young and emerging artists.
Regular tours of current exhibitions are available.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Public Library
Central Public Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-7000
http://www.lapl.org/events
Tue, Thurs: 10a-8p
Weds, Fri, Sat: 10a-5:30p
Free.
Parking: there are several pay lots/garages in the area. Parking validation is available for certain lots. Contact the library for the latest information.
The Los Angeles Public Library exhibits are created from the vast resources in its collection as well as other sources. Exhibits are based on books and manuscripts, posters, photographs, and film.
The historic Central Public Library also features docent-led tours of the library itself focusing on art and architecture.
Contact the library for its latest information.
Central Public Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-7000
http://www.lapl.org/events
Tue, Thurs: 10a-8p
Weds, Fri, Sat: 10a-5:30p
Free.
Parking: there are several pay lots/garages in the area. Parking validation is available for certain lots. Contact the library for the latest information.
The Los Angeles Public Library exhibits are created from the vast resources in its collection as well as other sources. Exhibits are based on books and manuscripts, posters, photographs, and film.
The historic Central Public Library also features docent-led tours of the library itself focusing on art and architecture.
Contact the library for its latest information.
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
Japanese American National Museum
369 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414
http://www.janm.org/
Tues-Weds, Fri-Sat: 11a-5p
Thurs: 12p-8p
Closed certain holidays.
Adults $9
Seniors 62+/Students and Youth (6-17) $5
Free admission every Thurs from 5p-8p, and every third Thurs of the month
They also have Target Free Family Saturdays - check the website for dates and info.
Public pay parking around the museum.
The museum in itself is beautiful, besides all of the wonderful exhibits. The mission of the JANM is to promote the understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.
The exhibits range from art, history, politics, culture, individual and family stories, photography, to special events of music, storytelling, guest lectures, and theatrical productions.
They also have the Chado Tea Room where you can experience a range of Japanese teas. And they have a Little Tokyo Walking Tour.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
369 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414
http://www.janm.org/
Tues-Weds, Fri-Sat: 11a-5p
Thurs: 12p-8p
Closed certain holidays.
Adults $9
Seniors 62+/Students and Youth (6-17) $5
Free admission every Thurs from 5p-8p, and every third Thurs of the month
They also have Target Free Family Saturdays - check the website for dates and info.
Public pay parking around the museum.
The museum in itself is beautiful, besides all of the wonderful exhibits. The mission of the JANM is to promote the understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.
The exhibits range from art, history, politics, culture, individual and family stories, photography, to special events of music, storytelling, guest lectures, and theatrical productions.
They also have the Chado Tea Room where you can experience a range of Japanese teas. And they have a Little Tokyo Walking Tour.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
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