The Armand Hammer Art Museum
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Neighborhood: Westwood / West L.A.
10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., CA 90024
310-443-7000
http://www.hammer.ucla.edu/
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About
Founded by Dr. Armand Hammer, of Occidental Petroleum, the Hammer Museum is devoted to contemporary and cutting-edge art. In addition, the museum offers numerous public programs -- lectures, seminars, screenings and more -- as part of its mission to become an intellectual and cultural center for Los Angeles.
Visiting
The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. in Westwood. The museum is open every day except Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas day and New Year's day.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and UCLA alumni with valid ID. The museum is free for museum members, students with valid ID and visitors 17 and under accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays are free for all visitors.
Ample parking is available in the garage below the museum. The rate is $3 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $1.50 for each additional 20 minutes. On Thursdays, there's a flat rate of $3 after 6:30 p.m.
Dining and entertainment
There are plenty of restaurants close to the museum, some within walking distance. The private and exclusive Regency Club offers upscale dining at upscale prices. Asuka Restaurant offers sushi and other Japanese cuisine at moderate prices. There's also Napa Valley Grille, which offers traditional American and European fare with an impressive selection of wines.
Visiting
The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. in Westwood. The museum is open every day except Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas day and New Year's day.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and UCLA alumni with valid ID. The museum is free for museum members, students with valid ID and visitors 17 and under accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays are free for all visitors.
Ample parking is available in the garage below the museum. The rate is $3 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $1.50 for each additional 20 minutes. On Thursdays, there's a flat rate of $3 after 6:30 p.m.
Dining and entertainment
There are plenty of restaurants close to the museum, some within walking distance. The private and exclusive Regency Club offers upscale dining at upscale prices. Asuka Restaurant offers sushi and other Japanese cuisine at moderate prices. There's also Napa Valley Grille, which offers traditional American and European fare with an impressive selection of wines.
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What's Nearby
| 1 | The Armand Hammer Art Museum 0.00 miles |
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| 2 | Quizno's 0.02 miles |
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| 3 | Starbucks 0.03 miles |
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| 4 | Subway 0.03 miles |
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| 5 | Subway Sandwiches 0.03 miles |
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