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November isn’t what I would call primetime for free museum days in Los Angeles, but there is plenty of excellent programming on deck on at institutions across the county. Before we get to the main list, check out a quick sampling of free events you can check out this coming month at L.A. museums and cultural centers:
- UCLA’s Fowler Museum hosts student-led Fowler Out Loud performances on select Wednesdays throughout the month (November 2, 9, 16, 30)
- LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents the 20th annual Encuentro de Jaraneros de California, a showcase of Son Jarocho ensembles. (November 12)
- You can head to the California African American Museum for Self Care Yoga (November 13) and a Zine Workshop (November 19).
- LACMA continues live jazz on select Fridays (November 11, 18, 25) and also hosts a live version of Poetry in Color (November 30) at ‘s Smidt Welcome Plaza.
- The Hammer Museum has five free screenings in November as part of the series Can’t Get That Monster Out of My Mind: Joan Didion and Cinema.
As I always remind you there are at least two dozen museums in and around Los Angeles that offer ongoing free admission for all-ages, all the time (The Getty, The Getty Villa, The Broad, Hammer Museum, etc…). We’ve compiled a list of those here, so be sure to check that out if you need more ideas. And, as always, make sure you do your due diligence before you visit to make sure you have your reservation locked in (if required) and the free days are still applicable.
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Now, on to the main list…
Free Museum Days in Los Angeles for November 2022
[NOVEMBER 3] The Huntington (free every first Thursday. Note that you have to reserve passes for the free day in advance, and it books up fast. Reservations for November 4 free day will be available on Thursday, October 27 at 9 a.m.)
[NOVEMBER 3] Japanese American National Museum (free every Thursday)
[NOVEMBER 3] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 3] USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)
[NOVEMBER 3] Martial Arts Museum (free every first Thursday of the month from 3 to 6 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 4] Kidspace Children’s Museum (SOLD OUT … Free from 4 to 7 p.m. every first Friday. Advanced reservation required. Reservations open two weeks out from date of event).
[NOVEMBER 6] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 6] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can every Sunday)
[NOVEMBER 8] Los Angeles County Museum of Art (free on the second Tuesday of each month. Also free for L.A. County residents with valid I.D. after 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays all month long)
[NOVEMBER 8] Autry Museum of the American West (free on the second Tuesday of the month)
[NOVEMBER 10] Japanese American National Museum (free every Thursday)
[NOVEMBER 10] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 10] USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)
[NOVEMBER 13] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 13] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can every Sunday)
[NOVEMBER 13] USC Pacific Asian Museum (free admission every second Sunday)
[NOVEMBER 15] Los Angeles County Arboretum (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available starting November 1)
[NOVEMBER 15] South Coast Botanic Garden (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available)
[NOVEMBER 15] Descanso Gardens (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available starting November 1)
[NOVEMBER 17] Japanese American National Museum (free every Thursday)
[NOVEMBER 17] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 17] USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)
[NOVEMBER 20] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 20] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can every Sunday)
** NOTE THAT ALL MUSEUMS MENTIONED ON THIS LIST WILL BE CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING **
[NOVEMBER 27] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
[NOVEMBER 27] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can every Sunday)
As a reminder, it’s ALWAYS good to verify the status of free days before you visit, so be sure to check the official museum websites to verify visiting hours, parking costs, and any other pertinent details. Keep in mind free admission days may not include specially ticketed exhibitions. For any errors, omissions, or corrections, please email us at [email protected].
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