Hammer Museum

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Art museum and cultural center affiliated with UCLA that presents artist-centric and progressive contemporary and historical exhibitions, public programs, film, and education initiatives. Known for the Armand Hammer Collection, robust talks and events, and free admission.

10899 Wilshire Blvd, CA 90024
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ArtFilm~5 events/monthUSD 15–25

Upcoming Events (13)

Free

Arts Party: Forever

TodayatAll day

An evening of contemporary art and social celebration at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Arts Party: Forever invites visitors to mingle amid installations, live performances, and thematic drinks in a festive, nightlife-friendly atmosphere.

Free

Harmony and Hustle: The Five Heartbeats

Sat, 25 Apr 2026at12:00 PM

Screening of The Five Heartbeats at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. This 1991 soulful musical drama chronicles a fictional five-member R&B group, offering a lively cinematic evening inside an iconic art venue with a music-infused atmosphere.

Free

The Last Laugh: Harlem Nights and the Legacy of Comedy as Resistance

Sun, 26 Apr 2026at12:00 PM

A thought-provoking evening at the Hammer Museum exploring how Harlem's comedic traditions fueled resistance and social critique, tracing the arc from classic stage nights to contemporary satire.

Free

Lunchtime Art Talk on David Hockney

Wed, 29 Apr 2026atAll day

Join a midday Lunchtime Art Talk at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, exploring David Hockney's iconic paintings, influence, and ongoing impact in a relaxed gallery setting that suits art lovers and curious locals.

Free

Mindful Awareness Meditation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026at5:30 AM

Join an online mindfulness meditation session hosted by the Hammer Museum. Guided practice centers on breath awareness and present-moment focus, accessible from anywhere for stress relief and clearer thinking in a serene virtual setting.

Free

Poetry: A.E. Stallings

Tue, 19 May 2026at12:30 PM

Acclaimed poet A. E. Stallings gives a solo reading at the Hammer Museum, sharing new and beloved poems in a refined evening of contemporary verse, with attentive narration and a focus on craft, translation, and musicality. The program blends translation insights with lyrical per

Free

Out of Plain Sight

Thu, 21 May 2026atAll day

Explore visibility and perception in Out of Plain Sight, an art exhibition at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. This contemporary show gathers works across galleries to challenge what we notice and overlook, inviting reflection in an inviting indoor setting.

Food and Film: Like Water for Chocolate

Fri, 26 Jun 2026at12:30 PM

The Hammer Museum presents a screening of Like Water for Chocolate paired with a curated tasting, blending magical realism cinema with Mexican flavors. Join fellow movie lovers for an intimate indoor screening at the Hammer in Los Angeles, a unique cine-dining experience.

Free

60th Anniversary Screening: ABC-TV’s Dark Shadows

Sat, 27 Jun 2026at12:30 PM

Join the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles for a 60th-anniversary screening of ABC-TV’s Dark Shadows. Catch this iconic gothic soap on the big screen in a museum setting, celebrating six decades of its eerie mood and memorable saga.

Free

Family Flicks: Ernest & Celestine

Sun, 28 Jun 2026at4:00 AM

Family Flicks at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles screens Ernest & Celestine, a charming animated feature about an unlikely friendship between a bear and a mouse. The screening offers a warm, kid-friendly cinema experience in a renowned museum setting, perfect for a relaxed family outing.

Free

Legacy

Sun, 28 Jun 2026atAll day

Legacy at the Hammer Museum is a contemporary art exhibition exploring memory, inheritance, and impact through works by diverse artists. The gallery unfolds themes of lineage and cultural context in a polished museum setting, complemented by talks and programs that invite close looking and reflection.

Free

Family Flicks: The Secret World of Arrietty

Sun, 12 Jul 2026at4:00 AM

Family Flicks presents The Secret World of Arrietty, a delightful animated feature for all ages. Shown at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, this Studio Ghibli favorite invites families to experience a magical world of tiny borrowers and adventurous courage.

Free

To Sleep With Anger

Mon, 29 Mar 2027at12:00 PM

Screening of the 1990 drama To Sleep With Anger at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. A landmark film by Charles Burnett, presented in a museum cinema setting for an engaging, intellectual evening of classic cinema.