Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum is a cutting-edge arts institution presenting world class exhibitions of art, architecture and design that span the classic to the contemporary. The Hammer offers a diverse selection of FREE public programs, an open-air courtyard & café, and one of the best bookstores in the city.

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    (310) 443-7000

  • Website

    ucla.edu

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Address

10899 Wilshire Blvd (at Westwood Blvd) Los Angeles , CA 90024 United States

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Los Angeles

Collections include works by Monet, van Gogh , Rembrandt and Sargent . The venue also hosts lectures, symposia, film series, readings and musical performances . Free admission every Thursday.

UCLA

Check out fascinating exhibitions , collections, and programs, such as movie screenings and lunchtime art talks: http://hammer.ucla.edu/calendar. Admission is always free for UCLA students.

Otis College of Art and Design

Named after Armand Hammer, whose collection of old master paintings is always on display. Their special exhibitions capture the pulse of contemporary art , and their parties are legend.

ExperienceLA

"Now Dig This! Art and Black Los Angeles 1960–1980" examines 140 works by African American artists influential in the arts community during the civil rights and Black Power eras. Read more

eric bornemann

Free museum with wonderful contemporary temporary exhibits and a small but mighty permanent collection .

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

Major disappointment - both the exhibits and the space itself. Was told the renovation was amazing etc but still seems to be in renovation mode. Meh.

UCLA

Through its collections, exhibitions and programs, the Hammer Museum examines the depth and diversity of artistic expression through the centuries with a special emphasis on art of our time.

Jessica Lin

One of my favorite museums . Big, but not overwhelming. Interesting, but not pretentious . Free for everyone. Would recommend 10/10.

Nicole

The cafe is great! I work across the street and this place is charming. Can't wait for some free time to see the museum .

Kattia Hernandez

The coffee in the courtyard serves good prosecco and try the meatballs that come with fried kale that is wonderful.

Igor Nakonechnyi

Nice small museum with few amazing pieces of art !

R Williams

Van Gogh , Monet, Sargent , etc. all here in free easy to visit gallery . 30 minutes for greatness?

Let's Go

Enjoy some fine art with your sunny weather: this museum houses the world’s largest collection of works by 19th-century French satirist Honoré Daumier, as well as Van Gogh’s Hospital at Saint-Rémy. Read more

Sofia Uz

Very cool architecture , cozy patio , interesting collection. Entrance is free

Bethany Jones

They are now free! Their permanent collections as well as specially curated exhibits are excellent!

UCLA

UCLA students get free admission to the Hammer Museum. The courtyard is also a great place to study or grab coffee with a friend.

Camellia Schinner

Students get free admission ; nice rotating collection but nothing too exciting. Cool modern facility.

Senator Feldman

Parking under the museum . Free to park for election days too.

Vanity Fair Agenda

This is the cultural institution to visit for cutting-edge exhibitions and great, family friendly programming for kids of all ages.

Vanity Fair Agenda

This is the cultural institution to visit for cutting-edge exhibitions and great, family friendly programming for kids of all ages

Meryl Ong

The menu always changes but they always have the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo . It's one of the best grilled cheese I have ever had!

Bfortch Fortch

Excellent outdoor and courtyard space and admission to exhibits is FREE!

Nicole DeRuiter

Admission is free each Thursday and will be free always starting in February according to the staff here.

José Ayala

Nice building but not very appealing art collection . The patio is nice, quiet and sunny (too sunny), but the restaurant is not appreciably interesting.

Los Angeles

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the literary reading subject is Dracula, perhaps best known for inspiring some of the most chilling and erotic imagery in literature.

The Standard

CA (Do) This museum has great exhibits , check their calendar frequently - their lecture and music programs are unparalleled!

C Bayuga

Take a ride on the Heatherwick Spun chairs in the courtyard .

Donnie Sticks

Free is the best price. Especially since you'd be mad for paying $$ to see these 'eh'xhibits.

Mahan Javadi

Beautiful courtyard with good food and friendly staff at the cafe and museum . Definitely making a trip back!

Shadi Saliminia

it has pretty awesome movie screenings once in a while

Charles T Sebesta

AWESOME MUSEUM ! MUST SEE! DON'T MISS!

The Joy Writer JoyK

Join the mailing list and rsvp for special events . Then you don't have to stand in line .

Michael Kalec

I came to this place to get hammered. Did not disappoint.

Maya Conn

There's a very nice little restaurant in the courtyard that's open until 7pm.

Norman Kolpas

Permanent collection at Hammer Museum. Great portraits including masterworks by Rembrandt, Sargent , and Eakins.

Los Angeles

Explore for free on Thursdays, then stop by Ammo at the Hammer for lunch .

Flavorpill LA

The public programs and events rival their ground-breaking exhibitions . Be sure to pick up a calendar before you leave!

Hammer Museum

Hammer members enjoy priority seating at public programs among other great benefits . Read more

Christine Barois

Superbe collection

ExperienceLA

Closing weekend for "Now Dig This!" @Hammer_Museum with FREE admission Fri-Sun. Celebrity guest DJ MC Lyte performs tonight. Don't miss this exhibit ! http://bit.ly/yMjiRU

Nicole

The cafe is really delicious.

Glen Fujimoto

See the graphic design exhibition ! Here through the end of the year. And say hi to Erica at the front desk!

Alex Sandars

Demon Hill is a must. It will trip you out. Also take the mobile phone tour . (310) 359-6017

James T

Cool space. Courtyard is beautiful.

Eric Nakagawa

Lunch at the Hammer: get here before 12 to have a quiet lunch . Staff are friendly . Such a relaxing place... Look up.

Los Angeles

In Westwood? Check out free art exhibits , music , films @hammer_museum in The Village - http://ht.ly/5AXa5

Tim

Thursday mediation at 12:30pm. Thursdays the museum is free. Excellent art . Terrific space. Do it. Now. (If its Thursday.)

Jonathan Lehmann

I love the bamboos in the courtyard . Great place to hang out and have a secluded conversation.

Wen Zheng

Nice... Impressive...

krisha mendoza

the hammer hosts the best summer concert series! also check out flux.net for amazing screenings!

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A lot of nice things to buy, especially books. The jewelry selection isn't huge, but very tasteful. - Kenneth Navran

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