United States · 3 museums · 2 free
The best museums in Los Angeles (LA) are the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Broad and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. World Museum Guide covers 3 museums in Los Angeles, United States, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. 2 are free to enter for everyone.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
| # | Museum | Admission | Time needed | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The J. Paul Getty Museum | Free | 2–4 hours | Mondays |
| 2 | The Broad | Free | 90 minutes | See hours |
| 3 | Los Angeles County Museum of Art | $25 | 2–3 hours | Wednesdays |
Standard adult prices, checked from 2026-06-30. Confirm on each museum's official website before you go.
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
The J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an art museum in California housed on two campuses: the Getty Center and Getty Villa. The primary location is the Getty Center in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, which features pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts.
Free entry · ⏱ 2–4 hours · Closed Mondays
Modern & Contemporary Art · Best for art lovers & first-timers
A contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, housing the Eli and Edythe Broad collection — Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, Basquiat, Koons, and post-war American art.
Free entry · ⏱ 90 minutes
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States, holding more than 150,000 works spanning art history from antiquity to the present. Its campus sprawls along Wilshire Boulevard's Miracle Mile — a cluster of buildings from different eras connected by outdoor sculpture gardens and Chris Burden's Urban Light installation at the main entrance.
$25 · ⏱ 2–3 hours · Closed Wednesdays
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The best museums in Los Angeles are the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Broad and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. World Museum Guide ranks 3 museums in Los Angeles by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 3 museums in Los Angeles, United States — 2 with free standard admission. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.
Free for everyone: The J. Paul Getty Museum and The Broad.
Closing days differ by museum: The J. Paul Getty Museum closes Mondays and Los Angeles County Museum of Art closes Wednesdays. Plan each day around at least one museum that is open.
Open on Mondays: Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Closed on Mondays: the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Broad. Hours can change on public holidays, so check each museum's official website.
Late openings: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Friday until 8:00 PM). Evening visits are usually the quietest time to see the highlights.
