LACMA

Suggests a summer Friday-evening picnic outside LACMA.

Points out LACMA holds very ancient works, so it is not just modern art.

Says construction around LACMA makes it a weaker pick for this trip.

Includes it in the recommended cluster of nearby museums.

Recommends the museum's drop-in fiber-making circle, which they tried with a visiting relative for a silly laugh.

Notes LACMA offers free days at certain times, so visitors should plan ahead.

Says LACMA's grounds are appealing.

Visited and found it less dumb than expected, but is unhappy about the smaller exhibit space compared with the old building.

Names LACMA among cool museums reachable by train.

Suggests locals can visit on Friday afternoons under a resident perk.

Says LACMA is largely under construction, with much of its art out of view for now.

Says the whole museum is under construction, with plenty shut; nearby locals can still see the work.

Warns LACMA involves much outdoor walking, a poor fit on rainy days; visited and found it too wet.

Visited on a busy day and found it chaotic with crowds of kids; left early.

Says it is still well worth a visit, with many temporary exhibits; goes several times a year.

Agrees with the picnic idea and says visitors can bring their own alcohol.

Says LACMA's Friday and Saturday jazz nights are great.

Calls it a highlight worth seeing.

Suggests LACMA as the art stop on a full museum day.

Suggests LACMA as a better alternative to the Getty for this day.

Rates LACMA as good.

Author says they got to see a Turrell retrospective there and spent many teenage weekends sitting in its Skyspace.