From Relax Inn, LACMA offers a way to spend time with art across the museum’s global collection, all at its Wilshire Boulevard campus.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, known as LACMA, is at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles; its David Geffen Galleries present the collection on one level, and timed-entry tickets cover the galleries and current exhibitions. You can browse rooms at this motel as you plan your visit.
- Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Gallery hours: Open Thursday to Tuesday; closed Wednesday
- Tickets: All visitors need a timed-entry ticket or reservation.
- Transit: The Metro D Line’s Wilshire/Fairfax station is across the street.
What can you see at LACMA?
LACMA’s galleries display art from its global collection, and the David Geffen Galleries arrange that collection across a single level. The galleries use rotating exhibitions rather than a fixed presentation, so the selection changes over time.
The museum’s history stretches back to 1910, when the Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science, and Art was established in Exposition Park. It became a separate, art-focused institution in 1961 and opened at its Wilshire Boulevard location in 1965.
For a broader day around Wilshire, the one-day guide to museums and Wilshire stops connects the area’s attractions.
What are LACMA’s hours and ticket rules?
Hours and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
All visitors must purchase or reserve timed-entry tickets for the galleries. You can get tickets online or at the Ticket Office during regular museum hours. Admission includes access to the entire museum and all current exhibitions; members can obtain tickets at the Ticket Office without timed-entry reservations.
How do you get to LACMA?
The Metro D Line’s Wilshire/Fairfax station is across the street from LACMA. Metro Local 20 and Rapid 720 buses stop on Wilshire Boulevard; Metro Local 217 and 218 and Rapid 780 stop on Fairfax Avenue within half a block of the museum.
From Relax Inn, LACMA is about 5 minutes by car; you can pair the visit with the nearby La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.
If you are driving from the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10), LACMA’s directions route you north on Fairfax Avenue for 2 miles to Wilshire Boulevard. From the Hollywood Freeway (US-101), take Highland Avenue south for 3.5 miles to Wilshire Boulevard, turn right, and continue west for 1 mile.
Bicycle racks are on Wilshire Boulevard near Spaulding Avenue and just inside the 6th Street gate. During public museum hours, cyclists can ask a Visitor Services Associate at the Ticket Office for access to an onsite bike locker.
What else can you visit in the museum district?
The Petersen Automotive Museum guide covers its hours, tickets and highlights for a car-focused stop.
The museum campus includes the Resnick Pavilion, BCAM and the David Geffen Galleries. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures are also nearby.
The nearby La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is another stop in the district; the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum visitor guide covers a visit there.
FAQs
Does LACMA require timed-entry tickets?
Yes. All visitors need to purchase or reserve timed-entry tickets to visit the galleries. Members can get tickets at the Ticket Office without a timed-entry reservation.
Is LACMA open on Wednesdays?
Open Thursday to Tuesday; closed Wednesday. No.
Which Metro station is closest to LACMA?
Wilshire/Fairfax station on the Metro D Line is across the street from the museum.
Does admission include current exhibitions?
Yes. Admission includes access to the entire museum and all current exhibitions.