Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles · United States · Founded 1961
The largest art museum in the western United States, currently rebuilding around Peter Zumthor's new pavilion.
About Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LACMA opened in 1965 on Wilshire Boulevard's Miracle Mile and now holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from prehistory to today.
The campus is undergoing a transformative redevelopment by Peter Zumthor while iconic outdoor works such as Chris Burden's Urban Light remain on view.
Collections & Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
A small ask before you go
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