1. Hammer Museum
    Photograph: Courtesy Eric Staudenmaier
  2. Lulu courtyard and dining room at night
    Photograph: Courtesy Wonho Frank Lee | Lulu at the Hammer

Hammer Museum

  • Museums | Art and design
  • Westwood
  • Recommended
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Time Out says

Industrialist Armand Hammer founded this museum in 1990, primarily to house his own collection, and it opened just three weeks before he died. Now, the free, UCLA partner institution stages fascinating shows of modern art, photography and design, often with an emphasis on local artists—notably the biennial “Made in L.A.” exhibition. The shows are supplemented by the Hammer’s public events calendar (arguably one of the best in the city), chock full of free lectures, concerts and screenings. Lulu, the Hammer’s sophisticated courtyard restaurant from Alice Waters and David Tanis, offers market-driven, upscale-casual fare.

Details

Address
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles
90024
Price:
Free, parking $8 for three hours with validation
Opening hours:
Tue–Thu, Sat, Sun 11am–6pm; Fri 11am–8pm; closed Mon
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What’s on

Hammer Summer Concerts

The Hammer revives its series of outdoor concerts, staying open late on three summer nights for an eclectic lineup of concerts, art-making, cocktails and food. Swing by on July 17 for L.A. rock band Dummy, July 31 for Colombian vallenato group Very Be Careful and August 19 for art rapper Open Mike Eagle. Each night kicks off with a happy hour (6:30–7:30pm) and DJ set, plus after-hours access to the museum galleries. The shows are free and first-come, first-served, but RSVPing ahead of time is encouraged. 
  • Concerts

Made in L.A.

The Hammer Museum’s excellent, ongoing series of biennial exhibitions ups the ante each year with its spotlight on emerging and under-recognized L.A. artists. Though its theme is still to come, this October’s edition—the seventh such show—will bring together works from 27 artists.
  • Contemporary art
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