Los Angeles, United States

Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum, part of UCLA since 1994, is a public art museum in Westwood, Los Angeles known for its commitment to contemporary art and the work of emerging and overlooked artists. Founded in 1990 by industrialist Armand Hammer to house his collection of European and American painting, the museum has become a hub for ambitious exhibitions, the biennial Made in L.A. survey of Los Angeles artists, and a robust free public program of talks, performances, and screenings. A 2023 expansion and reinstallation by Michael Maltzan Architecture unified the campus and made all exhibitions free of charge.

The Hammer Museum is an art museum and cultural center known for its artist-centric and progressive array of exhibitions and public programs. It is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles. Founded in 1990 by the entrepreneur-industrialist Armand Hammer to house his personal art collection, the museum has since expanded its scope. The Hammer Museum hosts over 300 programs throughout the year, from lectures, symposia, and readings to concerts and film screenings. As of June 2025, the museum's collections, exhibitions, and programs are free to all visitors. Source: Wikipedia