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Long Beach Museum of Art overlooks the ocean at its Ocean Boulevard location, where visitors explore painting, sculpture, contemporary craft and design across two spaces. The historic oceanfront campus features works by Southern Californian artists alongside current exhibitions in the dynamic Downtown location. Visitors tour galleries displaying pieces from the permanent collection and rotating shows, then dine at Claire's, an oceanfront restaurant offering views of the Queen Mary, Catalina Island, and Claire Falkenstein's water sculpture Structure and Flow. The museum campus includes free parking and EV charging stations. Children aged 12 and under receive free admission to the museum, while general and student admission requires payment. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website. The museum operates in Long Beach, California, with hours published on lbma.org.
Hours: Thursday–Sunday 11AM–5PM; Closed Monday–Wednesday
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6 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 30 – Dec 18Season
A guided tour at LBMA Ocean designed for infants and toddlers aged 0–2, offering a gentle introduction to art in a quiet gallery setting.
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“LBMA Ocean October 30, 2026 at 10:30 am Stroller Tour (0-2)”
Nov 14Event
DABSMYLA presents a Garden Party event at LBMA Downtown, offering families an art-inspired celebration in the museum's downtown location.
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“LBMA Downtown November 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm DABSMYLA presents Garden Party”
Nov 14Event
DABSMYLA presents Garden Party opens at LBMA Downtown on November 14. Families can experience this new exhibition inspired by garden themes and artistic expression.
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“DABSMYLA presents Garden Party at LBMA Downtown opens November 14”
Nov 15Event
A hands-on artmaking session at LBMA Ocean where families create art together, inspired by the museum's current exhibitions.
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“LBMA Ocean November 15, 2026 at 11:00 am Family ArtMaking”
Dec 6Event
A drawing program at LBMA Downtown where families participate in guided artmaking activities inspired by the museum's exhibitions.
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“LBMA Downtown December 6, 2026 at 11:00 am Downtown Draws”
Dec 20Event
A hands-on artmaking session at LBMA Ocean where families create art together, inspired by the museum's current exhibitions.
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“LBMA Ocean December 20, 2026 at 11:00 am Family ArtMaking”
Children aged 12 and under receive free admission to the museum.
“Children (12 and under) Free”
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Sun: 10:00 AM - Midnight, Mon - Thu: 11:00 AM - Midnight, Fri: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM, Sat: 10:00 AM - 01:00 AM
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