The massive trove of narrative art, including the works above, that will ultimately be on view across the museum’s three-level, 100,000-square-foot gallery are pulled from billionaire Star Wars impresario George Lucas’s 100,000-object-plus collection of paintings, photographs, murals, sculptures, and more. “Representing diverse cultures and artistic media, the museum’s collection demonstrates the breadth of themes and viewpoints with which narrative art can engage dynamic and diverse publics.” Newly acquired works within the collection include The Judgment of Solomon (1526) by Lucas Cranach the Elder, John Singer Sargent’s Las Meninas, After Velásquez (1879), George Washington Carver Crossing the Delaware: Page from an American History Textbook (1975) by Robert Colescott, The Drum Major (2003) by Erin Barnes, Cara Romero’s The Last Indian Market (2015), and Kadir Nelson’s Art Connoisseurs (2019). Some events have paid to be listed on MomsLA.Museum officials announced the new opening year in a September 20 press release while also revealing construction milestones and detailing recent additions to the forthcoming museum’s already-sprawling collection of narrative art, which will include works that span “from ancient Roman mosaics to Renaissance painting to contemporary photography,” the museum elaborated. Please read our Terms of Use which you have agreed to based on your continued use of this website. MomsLA is in no way responsible for any injuries or damages you sustain while attending any third-party event posted on our website. You assume the sole risk of relying on any of the information in our list. MomsLA strongly urges you to confirm any event details, like date, time, location, and admission, with the third party hosting the event. Therefore, MomsLA makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy of the information published here. What’s Open for Families in Los Angelesĭisclaimer: MomsLA has made every effort to confirm the information in this article however, things can often change. In addition, kids will have fun with a scavenger hunt, playing in a special area with cars and Legos, as well as climbing into two cars on display. The Museum’s purpose is to preserve automotive history and to educate the public. You’ll find over 100 vintage and antique automobiles out on display. Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museumįamilies who are interested in cars should definitely make a point to visit the Automobile Driving Museum. Some of the super cool cars you can see on display at the Zimmerman Automotive Museum 37. Check the website for current hours and programming. The Museum is housed in Old Fire Station 27.
Families will view classic LAFD vehicles and equipment, memorabilia, and there’s also a special kids education center. Kids who love learning about firefighters will love visiting the L.A. Los Angeles Fire Department Museumġ335 N. For example, try walking underneath “Levitated Mass,” a giant boulder suspended over a walkway that should make everyone appreciate the engineering required, or get a selfie in front of “Urban Light,” with dozens of light poles placed in formation – possibly one of the most “Instagrammable spots” in Los Angeles. The outdoor sculpture gardens that remain open include some iconic and amazing things to see. However, there is still some amazing art to see, including “Metropolis II,” by the artist Chris Burden, which is sure to fascinate kids (as much as it does adults). LACMA is undergoing a massive renovation at the time of publication, which means there are temporarily fewer indoor exhibits to explore. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)ĥ905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Take a stroll underneath this giant boulder/sculpture called Levitated Mass at LACMA 23. And the Children’s Garden gives kids the chance to learn about earth, air, fire, and water in an interactive, fun way. 12 gardens with 15,000 different varieties of plants will give the kids lots to explore, including a rose garden, a California garden, a jungle garden, and more. Popular pieces include Thomas Gainsborough’s Blue Boy and Pinkie by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
The Art Collection includes 440 sculptures and 650 paintings with European art from the 15th to early 20th century and American art from the late 17th century to mid-20th century. In the Library, you’ll find early editions of Shakespeare’s works, Henry David Thoreau’s manuscript of Walden, a Gutenberg Bible, and much more. Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical GardensĪt the Huntington you’ll see it all: First editions of literary works, great works of art, beautiful gardens, wildlife (including several types of birds, squirrels, and koi fish in the ponds). One of the tunnels in the Children’s Garden Photo credit: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens 17.
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