Hammer Museum, Los Angeles

About Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum at UCLA in Los Angeles presents contemporary and modern art through rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection of over 50,000 objects including prints, photographs, and paintings. Visitors explore gallery spaces displaying works such as mixed-media assemblages, European and American paintings from the Armand Hammer Collection, and thematic group exhibitions. The museum hosts lunchtime art talks led by curators and collection specialists, discussing artists like Henri Michaux and Diane Arbus. Public programs include mindful awareness meditation sessions and panel discussions exploring cinematic installations. The Hammer Channel offers online access to over 1,000 talks, performances, and artist profiles. A curated store sells books and products reflecting exhibition themes and artistic craftsmanship. The museum is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village. Visitors find convenient parking beneath the museum, with accessible spaces available on level P1.