Los Angeles County Museum of Art previewed its new building not with paintings but with music, just as it did in 1965. A night of jazz kicks off a new era for LACMA.

Months ahead of the galleries’ planned April 2026 debut, and before the institution begins installing artwork, LACMA has allowed the public to take a peek inside its new David Geffen Galleries—to the ...

LACMA members also attended in great numbers, marching up the new stairs four deep. Kamasi Washington performed, leading some 100 musicians staged in various corners of the new structure.

"Smoke" rises near a long entry staircase to the new building. When the new building opens in April 2026, LACMA has said, the ticketing process will be handled at kiosks on the ground level.

On June 26, thousands of guests flocked to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s “First Look Reception” to view the newly constructed David Geffen Galleries. Visitors wandered through the ...

LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries are open to members for previews this week ahead of the official opening (with art installed) next year.

The design of the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which just opened up to previews for LACMA members and media in the past few days, has reasonably been described as controversial, to say ...

Letters to the Editor: LACMA’s transformation deserves more credit than the L.A. Times is giving it The new David Geffen Galleries, opening in 2026, are composed entirely of Brutalist concrete.

LACMA opened its new David Geffen Galleries building last week for a sneak peek. Down the street, Blum Gallery closes after over 30 years in LA. Keep KCRW Independent. KCRW is here to provide you with ...

Los Angeles County Museum of Art previewed its new building not with paintings but with music, just as it did in 1965. A night of jazz kicks off a new era for LACMA.

The design of the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which just opened up to previews for LACMA members and media in the past few days, has reasonably been described as controversial, to say ...