Planning a visit to Exposition Park in Los Angeles? Make sure to stop by the USC Fisher Museum of Art. As the oldest art museum in Los Angeles, this quiet cultural gem offers a serene and inspiring break right on the USC campus. Established in 1939 by philanthropist Elizabeth Holmes Fisher, the museum has grown from a modest collection of 29 paintings to a remarkable archive spanning five centuries of fine art.

Recommended For

  • Art enthusiasts drawn to classical and contemporary works
  • Students, researchers, and lifelong learners seeking creative inspiration
  • Cultural explorers visiting Exposition Park's museum district
  • Travelers craving a peaceful, reflective space in the heart of the city

What Makes It Special

  • The only museum in Los Angeles dedicated solely to fine art exhibitions and collections
  • Houses more than 1,800 pieces that trace the evolution of Western art

Collection Highlights

  • Peter Paul Rubens: Venus Wounded by a Thorn
  • Anthony van Dyck: St. John the Evangelist
  • George Romney: Lady Hamilton
  • Thomas Gainsborough: Mrs. Burroughs
  • Jean François Millet: Femme Étendant Son Linge
  • Andy Warhol: Richard Nixon

Nearby Attractions

  • Perfectly positioned within USC’s Exposition Park, surrounded by top cultural institutions
  • Just steps from the California Science Center and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—ideal for a full-day itinerary

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