30 Southern California museums hosting free admission day event
Itching to go on a museum trip? This "Free-for-All" event may be the perfect time to get a fix of the wide range of art, cultural heritage and history scattered around Southern California.
As Los Angeles and Southern California continue to recover after the devastating fires, we hope to offer a space of comfort and connection for people," SoCal Museums President Alexa Nishimoto said. "The Museums Free-for-All has become a touchstone for our community, a time to try something new or return to an old favorite."
The SoCal Museums Free-for-All will mostly be on Sunday, March 16. However, some places will be offering free admission on Saturday, March 15, instead of Sunday.
While visitors will still have to pay for parking at each spot, general admission will be free for many places, including the handful of exhibitions at Museum Row along Miracle Mile. Some galleries either require or encourage advanced reservations, but many more will be open to the public. Some museums have special promotions for Metro riders with a tap card.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - Advance reservations are encouraged. A standby line will be available. Visit academymuseum.org to make a reservation.
American Museum of Ceramic Art - Advance reservations are required. Visit amoca.org to make a reservation.
Autry Museum of the American West - Advance reservations are required. Visit theautry.org to make a reservation. TAP card holders always receive $4 off regular admission at the Autry.
Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College
Bowers Museum - Free General Admission for walk-ups only. TAP card holders receive a 10% discount on full-priced items in the Museum store. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Exclusions may apply.
The Broad - Advance reservations are encouraged. Walk-ups are available daily. Visit broad.org to make a reservation.
California African American Museum
California Botanic Garden - Free admission on Saturday, March 15th in lieu of Sunday, March 16th. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit www.calbg.org to make a reservation.
Catalina Museum for Art & History
Columbia Memorial Space Center
Craft Contemporary - Please check in at the front desk to receive an admission pass. TAP card holders receive a 10% discount in the Museum store.
Forest Lawn Museum
Fowler Museum
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
The Getty Center - Advance reservations required. TAP card holders receive a 10% discount in the Museum store.
GRAMMY Museum - TAP card holders receive a 10% discount in the Museum store.
Hammer Museum - TAP card holders receive a 10% discount in the Museum store.
Holocaust Museum LA - Advance reservations are required. Visit holocaustmuseumla.org to make a reservation.
Institute Contemporary Art, LA
International Printing Museum - Free tours on Saturday, March 15, 10am to 4pm. Reservations are required, visit printmuseum.org/events.
La Brea Tar Pits - Advance reservations are required. Visit tarpits.org to make a reservation.
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - TAP card holders receive a 20% discount in the LA Tienda museum store.
Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) - Advance reservations are recommended. Visit lacma.org to make a reservation.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - Advance reservations are recommended. Visit moca.org to make a reservation.
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) - TAP card holders receive a 10% discount in the Museum store.
Museum of Tolerance - TAP card holders receive a 10% discount in the Museum store.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art - Advance reservations are recommended. Visit sbma.net to make a reservation.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Advance reservations are recommended. Visit sbnature.org to make a reservation. Sea Center not included.
Santa Monica History Museum - TAP card holders receive a ticket for free admission for future use, or gift it to a friend.
Skirball Cultural Center - Advance tickets are strongly recommended for Noah's Ark. Visit skirball.org to make a reservation.
Sunnylands Center & Gardens - Historic house tour requires advance tickets. Visit sunnylands.org to make a reservation
USC Pacific Asia Museum
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