Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is free 2nd Tuesday monthly. Free general admission for L.A. County residents on weekdays after 3pm with valid ID. Free general admission for all visitors on the second Tuesday of every month. Youth 17 and under always free. Not stated as required Verified on Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)'s own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
At a glance
| Free day | 2nd Tuesday monthly |
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| Who qualifies | L.A. County residents (weekday-after-3pm program, ID required); all visitors (second Tuesday); ages 17 and under always free |
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| Reservation | Not stated as required |
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| What's included | General admission galleries |
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| Regular adult price | $30 adult (non-L.A. County resident) |
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| Source | lacma.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
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The math
Regular adult admission at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is $30, so timing the visit to the free window keeps $60 in a couple's pocket and up to $120 for a family of four — each month it comes around. And since this free day is open to everyone, it's the cheapest possible way through the door. The catch is capacity, not money: free slots are reserved in advance and the popular dates go first, so the reservation is the real currency here.
Upcoming free days
- Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
- Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
- Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026
- Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027
- Tuesday, Feb 9, 2027
- Tuesday, Mar 9, 2027
Dates computed from the published schedule rule as of 2026-10-02 — an institution can still cancel one for a private event or holiday. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Know before you go
- Who qualifies: L.A. County residents (weekday-after-3pm program, ID required); all visitors (second Tuesday); ages 17 and under always free.
- Reservations: Not stated as required.
- What's covered: General admission galleries.
- Schedule detail: Second Tuesday free for everyone; L.A. County residents also free weekdays after 3pm (closed Wed).
- Worth knowing: LACMA's resident discount is a daily weekday-afternoon window (after 3pm), not a single designated 'free day' — on top of that there's also a separate second-Tuesday free day open to everyone, county resident or not.
- Another way in free: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) participates in Museums on Us — Bank of America cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month, independent of the schedule above. Bank of America's list adds: Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders are encouraged to use the promo code “BOFAMOU” during online checkout to reserve their complimentary timed-entry ticket. Limit one complimentary ticket per cardholder during the first full weekend of every month. Cardholders can also present their card and valid Photo ID at LACMA's ticket office to receive complimentary admission. All cardholders must present their card, valid photo ID, and ticket upon arrival. Additional guests are required to purchase tickets separately..
Other ways in, no calendar required
- Bank of America cardholders skip the calendar entirely at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): Museums on Us covers one free general admission on the first full weekend of every month, card + photo ID at the desk (Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders are encouraged to use the promo code “BOFAMOU” during online checkout to reserve their complimentary timed-entry ticket. Limit one complimentary ticket per cardholder during the first full weekend of every month. Cardholders can also present their card and valid Photo ID at LACMA's ticket office to receive complimentary admission. All cardholders must present their card, valid photo ID, and ticket upon arrival. Additional guests are required to purchase tickets separately.).
- SNAP EBT cardholders should check Museums for All: at 1,700+ institutions nationwide, an EBT card plus photo ID admits up to four people for free-to-$5, on any regular day rather than a special one. The official list says whether Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) takes part.
- An art- or history-museum membership from another city may already cover Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): check the NARM roster with our reciprocity lookup — a qualifying membership travels to 1,400+ museums.
Dates don't line up?
Regular tickets ($30 adult (non-L.A. County resident)) are on lacma.org — the official site is the place to buy; resellers only add fees. If you're hitting several Los Angeles attractions, CityPASS Los Angeles discounts a bundle of the big ones — confirm Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is in the current lineup first.
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FAQ
When is Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) free?
Free general admission for L.A. County residents on weekdays after 3pm with valid ID. Free general admission for all visitors on the second Tuesday of every month. Youth 17 and under always free.
Do I need a reservation for Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)'s free days?
Not stated as required
What does a free day at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) include?
General admission galleries
How much is Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) normally?
$30 adult (non-L.A. County resident). Time the visit right and that's the amount you keep.
How much does a family save on a Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) free day?
At $30 per adult, two adults keep $60 and a group of four paying adult prices keeps up to $120 per visit — before parking and extras.