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The Craft and Folk Art Museum was launched in 1965 by Edith Wyle as the Egg and the Eye, a restaurant and crafts shop. The private institution that closed under financial duress at the end of 1997 reopened in 1998. It features handicrafts and works from artisans around the world.
Notable past exhibitions include "Eva Zeisel: Extraordinary Designer at 100," "Homeland: Visions of Armenia," "An American Love Story: Works by Ramona Otto."
Visiting
The museum is located in the Hancock Park neighborhood, near Park La Brea.
Parking is available at three large public lots within a block of the museum. There is also two-hour street parking.
General admission is $5, and $3 for students and seniors. Children under 12 get in free. The first Wednesday of every month is free for all visitors.
The museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Dining and entertainment
There are plenty of dining options in the surrounding neighborhood, many within walking distance.
Tom Bergin's Tavern (located south of Wilshire on Fairfax) offers a full menu plus full bar service.
Nearby chain restaurants include IHOP, Marie Callender's, California Pizza Kitchen, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill and Organic to Go.
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The Craft and Folk Art Museum is always worth a visit, for its non-traditional exhibits and amazing gift shop. But now more than ever, the museum has outdone itself and many of its exhibition competitors with the current shows on display. The larger gallery is devoted to an Assemblage show...
The Craft and Folk Art Museum is always worth a visit, for its non-traditional exhibits and amazing gift shop. But now more than ever, the museum has outdone itself and many of its exhibition competitors with the current shows on display. The larger gallery is devoted to an Assemblage show...
Quirky and off the beaten path, this is a must-see site in LA (not to mention the best place to buy a gift)! The current exhibits are Celestial Ash: Assemblages from LA and Ancient Gods and Modern Politics: Mithila Painting. The first exhibit, Assemblages, is a deep exploration into the...
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I had the good fortune of going to LACMA the other week, and having a few extra moments to FINALLY swing by CFAM. I went on Sunday, so it was free, plus I...
Love it. Love every exhibit at this place. They art is always "real" and never esoteric. And the gift shop is great. Wish there wasn't such a steep...
A very small musem, easily overlooked amongst the more popular places along Museum Row. It's two or three stories, with the 1st floor being mostly for the...
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