Museum · Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official LACMA website. Official links are under Sources.
LACMA is next free on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (in 3 weeks).
- Free for all visitors on the second Tuesday of every month.
- Also free: L.A. County residents on weekdays after 3pm; children and teens (17 and under) who live in L.A. County; children 2 and under (all visitors); Bank of America cardholders on the first full weekend of every month; and more below.
- Otherwise: adult general admission, non-L.A. County resident — $30.
Calendar
Free days at LACMA
For everyone
- TUE10NOVTuesday, 10 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 11:00–18:00
- TUE8DECTuesday, 8 December 2026 · in 7 weeks · 11:00–18:00
- TUE12JANTuesday, 12 January 2027 · in 3 months · 11:00–18:00
- TUE9FEBTuesday, 9 February 2027 · in 4 months · 11:00–18:00
- TUE9MARTuesday, 9 March 2027 · in 5 months · 11:00–18:00
- TUE13APRTuesday, 13 April 2027 · in 6 months · 11:00–18:00
For L.A. County residents
- FRI23OCTFriday, 23 October 2026 · today · from 15:00
- MON26OCTMonday, 26 October 2026 · in 3 days · from 15:00
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 4 days · from 15:00
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 6 days · from 15:00
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 7 days · from 15:00
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 10 days · from 15:00
For Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 10:00–19:00
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 10:00–19:00
- SAT5DECSaturday, 5 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–19:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–19:00
- SAT2JANSaturday, 2 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–19:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–19:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The second Tuesday of the month is free for everyone; Wednesday is the closing day, not Tuesday.
- County residents can come free any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday after 3pm; Friday is the best choice because the museum stays open until 8pm.
- EBT is accepted as a form of payment at LACMA, not as free entry, and only in person.
- The Metro D Line now stops at Wilshire/Fairfax right next to the museum.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for all visitors on the second Tuesday of every month · 11:00–18:00 | everyone | General admission only. | No |
| Free hoursFree for L.A. County residents on weekdays after 3pm · from 15:00 | L.A. County residents | L.A. County residents only, with valid ID showing county residence. Runs until closing (6pm Mon/Tue/Thu, 8pm Fri). The museum is closed Wednesdays. Visitors from outside the county pay full price. | No |
| Free forFree for children and teens (17 and under) who live in L.A. County | L.A. County residents | Ages 17 and under who reside in L.A. County only. Youth aged 3-17 from outside the county pay $15. Kids can also join NexGenLA (free youth membership for county residents) to bring one adult guest free. | No |
| Free forFree for children 2 and under (all visitors) | children under 3 | Ticket table lists ages 2 and under as free for county residents and non-residents alike. | No |
| Free dayFree for Bank of America cardholders on the first full weekend of every month · 10:00–19:00 | Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us) | Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder (Bank of America, Merrill or Private Bank card) with a photo ID. Dates computed from the 'first full weekend' rule; Bank of America confirms the next one as 7-8 Nov 2026. | No |
| Free forFree for active-duty military and families from Memorial Day to Labor Day (Blue Star Museums) | military members and families | Summer only. Active-duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families. Dates shown are Memorial Day-Labor Day 2027. | No |
| Free forFree for a professional personal care attendant accompanying a paying visitor who needs care | carers of visitors with disabilities | Request the complimentary PPCA ticket at a LACMA ticket office. | No |
Official prices
LACMA ticket prices
| Adult general admission, non-L.A. County resident — L.A. County residents with valid ID pay $25. Seniors 65+, students 18+ and visitors with disabilities: $26 ($21 county residents). Youth 3-17 from outside the county: $15. | $30 |
| Parking at the Pritzker Parking Garage | $24 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult general admission, non-l.a. county resident). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–18:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 11:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–19:00 |
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-7pm. Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
FAQ
LACMA: common questions
Is LACMA free?
LACMA is free for everyone on the second Tuesday of every month. Also free: L.A. County residents on weekdays after 3pm; children and teens (17 and under) who live in L.A. County; children 2 and under (all visitors); Bank of America cardholders on the first full weekend of every month; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs $30.
When is LACMA free?
Free for all visitors on the second Tuesday of every month. The next free date is Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
When are the free days at LACMA for L.A. County residents?
Upcoming free dates for L.A. County residents: Fri 23 Oct (from 15:00), Mon 26 Oct (from 15:00), Tue 27 Oct (from 15:00) and Thu 29 Oct (from 15:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
When are the free days at LACMA for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)?
Upcoming free dates for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us): Sat 7 Nov (10:00–19:00), Sun 8 Nov (10:00–19:00), Sat 5 Dec (10:00–19:00) and Sun 6 Dec (10:00–19:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to LACMA?
L.A. County residents — ages 17 and under who reside in L.A. County only. Youth aged 3-17 from outside the county pay $15. Kids can also join NexGenLA (free youth membership for county residents) to bring one adult guest free.. Children under 3 — ticket table lists ages 2 and under as free for county residents and non-residents alike.. Military members and families — summer only. Active-duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families. Dates shown are Memorial Day-Labor Day 2027.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — request the complimentary PPCA ticket at a LACMA ticket office..
How much is a ticket to LACMA?
Adult general admission, non-L.A. County resident costs $30 on the official site.
What day is LACMA closed?
LACMA is closed on Wednesdays. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-7pm. Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- lacma.org/tickets · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- lacma.org/hours
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