LA County Museum of Art
LA County Museum of Art
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is home to over 100,000 works of art. The most popular museum in Los Angeles, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art aims to engage people from all walks of life.
The permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum are sure to awe all spectators. There is a section devoted to Chinese and Korean art. These pieces vary in age from the stone ages to the twentieth century. It includes paintings, jades, and ceramics from Southeast Asia.
One of the most popular sections in the Los Angeles County Museum is the European Painting and sculpture area. Here you can view masterpieces by famous artists such as Rembrandt, Degas, and Florentino. It is here the famous "Water Lilies" work by Claude Monet is displayed.
There too many permanent collections to name at the Los Angeles County Museum, but perhaps one of the neatest areas is the Boone Children's Gallery. The Los Angeles County Museum strives to engage children to appreciate modern day art as well as older pieces. In Boone Children's Gallery children are invited in interact with art and make their own masterpieces. It is here where children can explore Egyptian art in "The Pharaoh's World" section. This is fascinating for children as well as parents.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 12:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday 12:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The museum is closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Admission: Adults - $9.00, Seniors and students over 18 - $5.00, Children 17 and under are free. After 5:00 all general admission is free.
The Los Angeles County museum is a venue full of culture and beauty. People from all ages young and old will find something fascinating at the Los Angeles County Museum.
