Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Los Angeles
- 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Three artworks, one California conversation: LACMA’s Nov. 6 tour
LACMA’s In Focus Tour: California Stories in the David Geffen Galleries takes a deliberately small route through a large collection: participants spend 30 minutes looking closely at three artworks and considering what they reveal about California and Los Angeles.
A local reading, not a survey
The tour’s subject is defined by both its scale and its lens: three works from LACMA’s collection, discussed in relation to California and Los Angeles history, culture and identity. The format pairs close looking with conversation, including reflection on visitors’ own local stories. That makes it a focused thematic introduction rather than a broad survey of the region or a whole gallery.
LACMA does not identify the three artworks in advance. The regional theme is the reliable guide to the session; a particular work should not be assumed to be part of the tour.
Further reading: In Focus Tour: California Stories in the David Geffen Galleries | LACMA ↗
One local frame within a global collection
The David Geffen Galleries opened in 2026. LACMA describes its collection as 155,000 objects spanning thousands of years of artistic expression around the world. Within that broader setting, this tour offers a selective California-and-Los Angeles perspective—not a complete account of the region’s art or history.
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Three works, one regional focus
The published program centers on a discussion of three collection artworks. Close looking and conversation connect those objects to California and Los Angeles stories, rather than promising a comprehensive gallery or history tour.
Friday, November 6, 2026 · David Geffen Galleries
- 30-minute docent-led tour examining three collection artworks related to California and Los Angeles history, culture and identity
Plan the visit
Friday afternoon at LACMA
The tour is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. in the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. The museum lists Friday hours as 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
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The tour has no separate fee
LACMA’s public docent tours are included with museum admission. General admission is $25 for L.A. County residents with valid ID and $30 for visitors from outside the county. Members enter free. Seniors 65 and older, students 18 and older with ID, and visitors with disabilities pay $21 for county residents or $26 for those from outside the county. LACMA says formal documentation is not required for the visitor-with-disability ticket.
For L.A. County residents, visitors age 12 and under and teens ages 13–17 receive free admission with valid ID. For visitors from outside the county, admission is free for children age 2 and under and $15 for ages 3–17. NexGenLA members and one guest also enter free; NexGenLA is a free membership for children 17 and under who live in L.A. County.
Other free-admission options include L.A. County residents with valid ID on weekdays after 3 p.m. (after this tour’s start time); active-duty military, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families through Blue Star Museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day; Bank of America debit or credit cardholders on the first full weekend of each month; all visitors on the second Tuesday of each month; and members of 25 museums in LACMA’s reciprocal program. A professional personal care attendant accompanying a paying visitor who requires care may request complimentary admission at the Ticket Office; formal documentation is not required.
Golden State Advantage EBT cardholders may receive admission for themselves, two adults and accompanying children age 17 and under. Request it in person at the Ticket Office with the EBT card and valid photo ID; this offer is not available online. KCRW and KJAZZ members with member ID receive 25% off general admission, and Metro riders with a TAP card receive $2 off.
Walk-up tickets are available, but time slots can sell out or be unavailable. LACMA strongly recommends reserving timed-entry admission in advance.
Getting to LACMA
Metro and bus
The Wilshire/Fairfax station on Metro’s D Line is across the street from the museum. Metro Local 20 and Rapid 720 stop on Wilshire Boulevard; Local 217 and 218 and Rapid 780 stop on Fairfax Avenue, within half a block of LACMA.
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Parking, driving and bikes
The Pritzker Parking Garage is on Sixth Street, just east of Fairfax Avenue. It is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; LACMA lists a $24 flat rate. Parking is first-come, first-served, with no advance reservations. Additional garages and street parking are nearby.
From I-10, the museum’s directions advise taking Fairfax Avenue north to Wilshire Boulevard. From US-101, take Highland Avenue south to Wilshire, then head west. Bicycle racks are near Wilshire Boulevard and Spaulding Avenue and just inside the Sixth Street gate. During public hours, cyclists may ask at the Ticket Office for access to an on-site bike locker; a Visitor Services Associate escorts them to it and secures the bike.
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Before you make a plan
Are the three artworks listed in advance?
No. LACMA describes the theme and number of works but does not identify the artworks in the event listing.
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Is museum admission included in the tour?
The tour has no separate charge, but visitors need museum admission. LACMA strongly recommends booking a timed-entry ticket in advance; walk-up tickets may be available, but time slots can sell out.
Could the tour be canceled?
Yes. It is volunteer-led and subject to cancellation. Ask a LACMA team member on the day whether it is proceeding and where to join.
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Location & Google Maps
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
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