Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Free Days

Updated 2026-09-04 · Free · No sign-up

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 day2nd Tuesday monthly
Who qualifiesL.A. County residents (weekday-after-3pm program, ID required); all visitors (second Tuesday); ages 17 and under always free
ReservationNot stated as required
What's includedGeneral admission galleries
Regular adult price$30 adult (non-L.A. County resident)
Sourcelacma.org · checked 2026-09-04

Upcoming free days

  • Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026
  • Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
  • Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
  • Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026
  • Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027
  • Wednesday, Feb 10, 2027

Dates computed from the published schedule rule as of 2026-09-04 — an institution can still cancel one for a private event or holiday. Confirm on the official page before you go.

The fine print

Eligibility: L.A. County residents (weekday-after-3pm program, ID required); all visitors (second Tuesday); ages 17 and under always free. General admission galleries. Skipping the ticket window here saves $30 adult (non-L.A. County resident) per adult.

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 Bank of America's Museums on Us — cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month.

Also free in Los Angeles

California Science Center (always free) · Griffith Observatory (always free) · Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (no regular free day) · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (weekdays 3pm–5pm) · The Broad (always free) · The Getty Center (always free) — or see the full free museum days in Los Angeles guide.

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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). That's what a well-timed visit saves you.

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