Hammer Museum
Hammer Museum
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Located in the Westwood Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Hammer Museum presents exhibitions of contemporary and historical work in all media of the visual arts plus a full roster of free public programs including film screenings, performances, lectures, readings, and panel discussions on current social issues. Admission to the museum is free.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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S C
Vacaville, CA8 contributions
Jan 2020
This amazing museum is free & has an incredible collection of artwork from a variety of classic painters. I was truly astounded at the vvariety of original works of art I was able to see from the private collection of Armand Hammer. The bathrooms are a work of art, as well!
Written 27 July 2020
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jeffrey k
Needham, MA543 contributions
June 2022
This is a favorite. There is a core of Hammer's classical art, Rembrandt, impressionists. Some key Daumier's.
Then, there are galleries with a variety of contemporary art, some of the edgiest one will find in any LA museum. Well presented. Friendly staff. Good layout. Good, comfortable facilities and lighting.
Some reconstruction going on at this time, but it does not affect the overall museum experience. Parking is easy below the museum, entry on Westwood or Gayley.
Then, there are galleries with a variety of contemporary art, some of the edgiest one will find in any LA museum. Well presented. Friendly staff. Good layout. Good, comfortable facilities and lighting.
Some reconstruction going on at this time, but it does not affect the overall museum experience. Parking is easy below the museum, entry on Westwood or Gayley.
Written 30 June 2022
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CodyDC
Washington DC, DC6,965 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
While visiting LA, visited this museum while also visiting the LA County Art Museum afterwards. The museum is small and I only liked the permanent collection for the classics. Not a fan of the more modern exhibits. There are a some paints by Rembrandt and few impressionist like Sisely and van Gogh to make the visit worth it. But probably would not visit again if in LA in the future.
Written 30 August 2023
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john28London
London, UK569 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I’m not a great fan of contemporary art but this collection is very interesting and is beautifully displayed . Also, the 19th and 17th century pieces are of the highest quality,
The Hammer itself is a lovely building with a delightful courtyard where you can eat.
The museum shop is excellent
Definitely worth a visit
The Hammer itself is a lovely building with a delightful courtyard where you can eat.
The museum shop is excellent
Definitely worth a visit
Written 4 August 2023
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Alireza123
Tehran, Iran1,378 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I like this museum very much.
This time " Made in LA 2023"
Well designed building ,free entrance, dynamic .
Nice coffee shop.
Every time I go to LA , I go to Hammer.
This time " Made in LA 2023"
Well designed building ,free entrance, dynamic .
Nice coffee shop.
Every time I go to LA , I go to Hammer.
Written 21 October 2023
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Hart
Dallas, Texas70 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
The Hammer has become a poor excuse for a museum. It obviously has an agenda and that agenda made me feel very uncomfortable and unwanted.
There is much I could say, all bad, so lets just skip it and leave it at this.
Unless you are on a quest, as my wife is, to see every Van Gogh on public display in the world, just skip this place. Try the Getty instead. There you will at least get the the feeling that you presence is appreciated.
There is much I could say, all bad, so lets just skip it and leave it at this.
Unless you are on a quest, as my wife is, to see every Van Gogh on public display in the world, just skip this place. Try the Getty instead. There you will at least get the the feeling that you presence is appreciated.
Written 9 November 2017
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Joseph A
Warren, NJ121 contributions
Mar 2020
We decided to see the Hammer Museum and went on Primary Election Day. It was a long bus ride out Wilshire Blvd from the convention center (used the #20 bus) to the UCLA campus. We found entrance free. We checked in and were then able to visit both the permanent collection and the Paul McCarthy exhibition. The lobby gallery showed some recent works and we enjoyed these immensely. We then went upstairs to the permanent collections, which afforded us the opportunity to see the Wonderfull collections and works by some of our favorite artists, we never saw before, and several of which were not obvious in our recognition. We then went to see the rather crude, avant guarde, drawings of McCarthy (not McCartney). The drawings were strikingly sexual and angry in tone and implementation. Most definitely explicit and not for the timid or prudish. Some younger visitors might be upset. All in all worth the trip and visit. The voting at the museum actually added to the spectacle, and the length of the line the youthful age of the voters looked like a wonderful awakening of civic duty.
Written 5 March 2020
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Lance H
Staten Island, NY1,401 contributions
Aug 2019
The Hammer Museum is under construction so getting around is challenging. The permanent collection is in a single gallery somewhere on one of the top floors. It is a maze to get there. During my visit there was an interesting, though I'm sure extremely provocative show of works by Sarah Lucas. That show just ended. I personally thought it was quite fascinating and was impressed by her use of many mediums! However, I am sure many people were disturbed by the show. Anyway, the permanent collection is always a pleasure, though the star Rembrandt portrait of a child is not currently hanging. Still worth a visit and yes, the price is right...FREE!
Written 7 September 2019
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Bucky1836
Madison, WI228 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
What a strange experience. In one gallery Hammer's personal collection, including Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Moreau, you get the idea. Choice works well displayed, In 5 other galleries, contemporary art installations that are in a very different mindset. And which didn't work for me, though I'll leave the critical review of those galleries to others more in-tune with that type of work.
Written 16 February 2018
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Debbie Q
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom345 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This was a museum we came across by chance, whilst exploring theWestwood district..It is part of the nearby museum and has temporary exhibitions. The exhibition of Stories of Almost Everyone is worth visiting. There are artefacts, which represents well guarded and the artists interpretation is recorded on the wall. I found the shoe and telegraph pole quite compelling.
The Lawrence Abu Hamadan exhibition has been drawn of the prison in Syria, when he was restricted to his cell. The lines have been drawn from the sounds that he could hear. Very clever.
There is an excellent shop on he top floor and a permanent small private collection of various artists such as Van Gogh, Gaugin ,Degas and Monet. He has favoured the 19th CenturyFrench artists.
Downstairs is a very pleasant courtyard, where rinks are available and where you can have fun on some swivel chairs. Entry is free and staff are friendly and helpful. It is a gem worth visiting, if interested in modern art.
The Lawrence Abu Hamadan exhibition has been drawn of the prison in Syria, when he was restricted to his cell. The lines have been drawn from the sounds that he could hear. Very clever.
There is an excellent shop on he top floor and a permanent small private collection of various artists such as Van Gogh, Gaugin ,Degas and Monet. He has favoured the 19th CenturyFrench artists.
Downstairs is a very pleasant courtyard, where rinks are available and where you can have fun on some swivel chairs. Entry is free and staff are friendly and helpful. It is a gem worth visiting, if interested in modern art.
Written 10 February 2018
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mi hija de 8 años quier ir uno de las mejores epoicsiones de pintura y de todas esta me parece fantastica,espero ir en noviembre o diciembre 2017 ,me encabntaria saber,lei de un visitante que es gratis,quisiera saber que tan gratis es,y si el vecindario es seguro,gracias
Written 27 August 2017
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