LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

Overview

LACMA is the largest art museum in the western US, famous for Chris Burden's 'Urban Light' — 202 restored vintage street lamps that have become LA's most Instagrammed artwork.

Highlights

• Urban Light: The 202-lamp installation at the entrance glows magnificently at night.
• Encyclopedic Collection: From ancient Egyptian art to contemporary installations.
• Michael Heizer's Levitated Mass: A 340-ton boulder suspended above a sunken walkway.

History

Founded in 1910 and moved to its current Miracle Mile campus in 1965. The museum is undergoing a dramatic Peter Zumthor redesign that will transform its campus.

Visitor Tips

• Night Photo: Urban Light photographs best at dusk and after dark.
• After 3 PM Monday: Free for LA County residents.
• Duration: 2.5 hours.