Located on Los Angeles’ Museum Row in the Miracle Mile District, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest museum of art in the western United States. Founded in 1965 and situated in Hancock Park on over 20 acres in the heart of Los Angeles, the museum is home to over 120,000 objects and works covering a range of genres and periods throughout history.

The museum’s collection is divided into genres, ranging from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art, Asian and Islamic Art, American and Latin American Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, Decorative arts and design, Photography and Film, showcasing works that represent Los Angeles's unique and diverse culture.

A museum of international stature, LACMA also acts as an important education center, offering the public access to its collections through digital initiatives, such as online collections and catalogues, state-of-the-art research facilities, as well as hosting a variety of exhibitions, films and concert series. If you are looking for best things to do in LA for art lovers, this museum is a must-see.

Address: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90036, Phone: 323-857-6000

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