Programs & Events

Weekend notice: on Friday, April 24 the Hammer Museum will close to the public at 6PM and re-open at 7PM to college students only for Arts Party: Forever. On Sunday, April 26, plan ahead for street closures due to CicLAvia—West LA. Learn more

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Mindful Awareness Meditation

Thursdays, 12:30–1 PM PDT

Free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

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Visitors enjoying drinks at the 2022 summer exhibitions opening

Members

Curator Walk-through: Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials

Exhibition curator Pablo José Ramírez leads a walk-through of the exhibition.

Sun May 24 1:00 PM

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Tours & Talks

Lunchtime Art Talk on Käthe Kollwitz

Manager of Public Programs Shannon Cynowa leads an in-person discussion of Käthe Kollwitz's work.

Wed May 27 12:30 PM

Special Programs

Mindful Awareness Meditation

Free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

Thu May 28 12:30 PM

Special Programs

Primary Election Polling Place

The Hammer is an official Vote Center for the California Primary Election, including primaries for the state’s governor, US Senate, and other races.

Sat May 30 10:00 AM

Special Programs

Hammer Study Hall, Spring 2026

Students, get ready for finals at a community study space at the Hammer! Decompress with artmaking at an extended Art Lab, plus free snacks and quiet time in the galleries.

Sat May 30 11:00 AM

Tours & Talks

Exhibition Highlights Tour: Several Eternities in a Day

Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials.

Sat May 30 1:00 PM

Special Programs

Primary Election Polling Place

The Hammer is an official Vote Center for the California Primary Election, including primaries for the state’s governor, US Senate, and other races.

Sun May 31 10:00 AM

Featured programs

Mindful Awareness Meditation

Explore our series

Program listing

Cocktails with a Curator

Out of Plain Sight

Exhibition Highlights Tour: Several Eternities in a Day

Curator Walk-through: Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials

Lunchtime Art Talk on Käthe Kollwitz

Mindful Awareness Meditation

Primary Election Polling Place

Hammer Study Hall, Spring 2026

Exhibition Highlights Tour: Several Eternities in a Day

Primary Election Polling Place