Wende Museum

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Museum and cultural center focused on preserving and interpreting Cold War–era art, artifacts, and archives. Housed in a renovated National Guard Armory in Culver City, it is known for its extensive Eastern European and Soviet collections, rotating exhibitions, and public programs.

10808 Culver Blvd, 90230
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Upcoming Events (8)

Free

Vipassana Meditation Practice Group

Sun, 22 Mar 2026at09:00

Join a Vipassana meditation practice group at The Wende Museum in Los Angeles. Practice isn’t just on the cushion—cultivate mindfulness in daily life with guided sessions and group discussion in a peaceful museum setting.

Free

Bilingual Russian-English Storytime

Sat, 28 Mar 2026at03:30

Join The Wende Museum on Mar 28 at 10:30 for a bilingual Russian-English children's storytime featuring tales from its collection, inviting families to enjoy lively storytelling in a welcoming museum setting.

Free

Culver City Book Festival 2026

Sun, 29 Mar 2026at03:00

A day-long celebration of Los Angeles literary culture at The Wende Museum, featuring author talks, panel discussions, book signings, and community readings.

Free

Night of Ideas 2026

Sat, 4 Apr 2026at07:00

A free all-day Night of Ideas takeover at The Wende Museum featuring workshops, VR experiences, talks, live performances, and food trucks, blending culture and innovation in Los Angeles.

Nawruz (Spring) Festival

Sun, 5 Apr 2026at06:00

Celebrate Nowruz at The Wende Museum in Los Angeles with music, dance, crafts, and poetry welcoming spring and the Persian New Year; family-friendly activities and cultural performances in a museum setting.

Free

S.U.T@LA – Vipassana Meditation Practice Group

Sun, 21 Jun 2026at09:00

Join the Vipassana meditation practice group at The Wende Museum in Los Angeles for a guided session exploring mindfulness beyond the cushion; a communal, accessible wellness event blending daily life with silent practice.

Free

Bilingual Russian-English Storytime

Sat, 27 Jun 2026at03:30

Join the Wende Museum in Los Angeles for a bilingual Russian-English storytime for kids, featuring captivating tales from the collection told in a warm, family-friendly setting—perfect for little readers and curious families.

Free

S.U.T@LA – Vipassana Meditation Practice Group

Sun, 20 Sept 2026at09:00

Join S.U.T@LA's Vipassana meditation practice at The Wende Museum in Los Angeles for a guided session that brings mindfulness off the cushion into daily life, in a welcoming museum setting.