Los Angeles County Museum of Art
111 people recommend, 18 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 59 threads.
What people say, in short
LACMA attracts strong recommendations but also substantial criticism of its collection and presentation. Visitors have praised exhibitions including Ed Ruscha, and more recent commenters recommend the remodeled museum. Others find its collection underwhelming beside other major art museums. One commenter dislikes the newer open layout compared with the older galleries. Earlier visitors reported construction and reduced displays. People often combine it with the Academy Museum or Petersen.
Address
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
At a glance
- Best for
- Art
- Known for
- Ed Ruscha exhibition
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Likachu_tattooer in r/LosAngeles · Jun 2025
Named among favorite places that inspired and warmed the soul.
- Recommendsu/FoundFootageDumbFun in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Lists LACMA among things to do near the Petersen.
- Recommendsu/SpookyFoxes in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Recommends doing LACMA and Tar Pits back to back since they are next to each other.
- Recommendsu/Upstairs_Tailor3270 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Mostly indoors so a good pick in the rain.
- Recommendsu/african-nightmare in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Includes LACMA among sights doable in under six hours.
- Recommendsu/InfernalWedgie in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Listed as a museum recommendation for an art nerd visiting LA.
- Recommendsu/ActualPerson418 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024exhibits
Found plenty to see in the galleries during a construction-period visit.
- Recommendsu/CatCafffffe in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Advises doing LACMA together with the Tar Pits without leaving the area.
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- Recommendsu/Lendolar in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026access
Rates the remodeled museum highly.
- Recommendsu/-Orville- in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Points out the art museum sits right across the street and is worth checking out if it interests you.
- Recommendsu/SplitOpenAndMelt420 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Named as a favorite museum recommendation.
- Recommendsu/therealbongjovi in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026
Lists it as one of three great museums within walking distance.
- Recommendsu/maceilean in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Lists LACMA among museum suggestions.
- Recommendsu/muchinhastaelfin in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026collections
Seconds it; says it has a large crowd-pleaser collection and is next to the Academy Museum.
- Recommendsu/GB_Alph4 in r/LosAngeles · May 2024
Calls LACMA pretty cool.
- Recommendsu/Rana_Sunshine in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026access
Says LACMA is walking distance from the hotel.
- Recommendsu/subcow in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Lists LACMA among great spots clustered right next to each other, alongside the Tar Pits and Academy Museum.
- Caveatu/qxrt in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024collections
Calls LACMA meh, though notes people seem to enjoy the street lights display out front.
- Recommendsu/Born_Cap4085 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026
Lists LACMA among museum row options in Miracle Mile.
- Recommendsu/ccd997 in r/LosAngeles · May 2026entry fee
Calls LACMA a world-class collection, framing it as worth the cost.
- Mixedu/Rumaan_14 in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024collections
Described a reduced collection during construction, alongside outdoor artworks.
- Mixedu/TheSwedishEagle in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024collections
Feels LACMA is nice but not on the level of the Met or MoMA, and not a must-see without a specific artwork.
- Recommendsu/larrythegrobe in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025
Lists LACMA on museum row, easy to spend a day visiting.
- Recommendsu/phainepy in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Lists LACMA as a highlight.
- Caveatu/squirtloaf in r/LosAngeles · Apr 2026collections
Criticizes the new LACMA layout as a single mall-like room losing the old discovery-friendly galleries.
- Recommendsu/Helianthus_exilis in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024exhibits
Praises the Ed Ruscha exhibition discussed at the time.
- Recommendsu/slZer0 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024exhibits
Recommends the Ed Ruscha exhibition discussed at the time.
- Recommendsu/labvfff in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024collections
Consolidated Picasso and big-name works into a small set of rooms; worth it.
- Recommendsu/SD_BeerAndCoffee in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Commenter says they just visited the new LACMA and found it very cool and worth a visit.
- Caveatu/mintbrownie in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024collections
A pass unless a specific exhibit interests you; underwhelming versus big museums.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.