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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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The Hammer Museum and Lulu restaurant will be closed to the public on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

Small groups of visitors looking at paintings in a gallery

Hours & Directions

Admission

Admission to the Hammer is free, and advance reservations are not necessary. Groups of 10 or more should register as a self-guided tour.

NOTICE: LIVE HONEYBEES ON PREMISES

Garnett Puett’s sculpture contains live honeybees. Visitors should be aware of the bees’ presence and be cautious when viewing the sculpture. While the bees are fully contained in the sculpture’s housing, their presence may attract additional bees in the outdoor space around the museum and in the museum’s courtyard. 

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM
Friday: 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM
 

See Lulu's hours and learn about lunch and dinner reservations.

The museum is always closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Museum hours are subject to change.

MEMBERS

When arriving at the museum, find the member line for immediate entry. For a streamlined visit, use your digital membership card. If you need a new digital card or would like an updated version, please contact the membership department at 310-443-7050 or membership@hammer.ucla.edu.

Directions

The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway's Wilshire exit.

Hammer Museum

10899 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90024

(310) 443-7000 

Parking

Convenient self-parking is available under the museum. Parking entrances are located on the east side of Westwood Boulevard (northbound) or on the west side of Glendon Boulevard (southbound), between Wilshire Boulevard and Lindbrook Drive. Rates are $8 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $22 daily maximum. There is a $8 flat rate after 5 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends. 

Valet parking is available on Lindbrook Drive for $15. Valet is available for both museum and restaurant guests. 

Accessible parking is provided on levels P1 and P3. Get detailed directions for accessible parking.

In the event that the museum parking garage is full, use this map for additional parking options.

Bike racks are located on level P1 of the parking garage.

Drop-Offs

Visitors can be dropped off and picked up at the entrance on Lindbrook Drive. Located on the north side of the Museum between Westwood Boulevard and Glendon Avenue, this entrance has an accessible ramp up to the courtyard level.

Drop-offs are discouraged in the parking garage as there is no grace period for entry, and cars will be charged posted parking rates.

Public Transportation

Metro provides bus and rail transportation to the Hammer until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For your best route, visit the Metro Trip Planner or call (323) GO-METRO or (323) 466-3876.

Santa Monica Bus Lines

Culver City Bus Lines

Or, take the Metro Expo Line to the Westwood/Rancho Park stop, and transfer to a bus up to the Hammer. 

Service Animals

Trained service animals are welcome in all spaces throughout the museum. We welcome other supervised and leashed domesticated animals only in the museum’s courtyard. 

COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES

To ensure safety for visitors and staff, the Hammer has implemented the following measures:

  • Visitors and staff are encouraged to stay home if they are feeling sick. Check the CDC website for coronavirus symptoms.
  • Masks are encouraged in galleries and other indoor spaces.
  • Elevators have a capacity of four guests.
  • Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building and at all gallery entries and exits.
 
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit. Those visiting the Hammer do so at their own risk of such exposure.
Free Admission at the Hammer Museum is courtesy of Marcy Carsey, the Erika J Glazer Family Foundation, and the Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation.