Contrary to popular belief, there are no hammers here. OK, dad joke aside, this museum was pretty cool. I enjoyed the exhibits even though I didn't understand most of it. I don't really get too deep with it and appreciate more traditional art like impressionist paintings. But, I can appreciate it. If the art doesn't touch or move you, then it's not for you and the artist didn't make it for you. If you're the type who likes to say things like, "I could've made this" while pointing at something on display at a museum. Then this museum isn't for you. Go to the Getty or Louve, you'll have a better time there. Admission is free, which I like. Parking is convenient, located just downstairs. It's a terrific place to kill a few hours or take a date to.

Sooo fun! Came here on a whim and I ended up having a funky good ol’ time!! Love that this museum is free but don’t forget about parking, it’ll be $8 for the first 3 hours and they do not validate. The museum itself was a great experience with a both friendly and knowledgeable staff who added to the environment! They had a variety of fun, thoughtful and moving exhibits/ pieces but unfortunately the installation I wanted to see was under maintenance. The museum itself is such a nice open space, I loved it there.

First time at the Hammer since the pandemic! Came to see the experimental Korean art exhibit and had a late lunch (bites + drinks) at the restaurant in the court yard. Everything was great! Museum was not super crowded even though it is free. Exhibit was very interesting. Bites were savory. A little strange there is only one bathroom for a two floor museum but I'm sure there are more in the non public part of the building. Parking was eight bucks. Worth a trip to the westside!

I don’t know how all these people are talking about free parking it was notttt free. We were there less than an hour, had it validated by the museum, and still paid $8. That’s a lot! After reading other reviews it seems that weekdays are not free, Saturdays are. Free admission always. The place is so serene and the gift shop was so beautifully curated, we wish we had more time to linger but we got there less than an hour before closing. Will be back but will try to park elsewhere.

Not sure if it’s always this way but the parking was free when we arrived Saturday morning when the museum opened. The exhibits were beautiful and inspiring. It’s not a massive museum but it certainly has variety. It was nice way to spend a couple of hours for free.

Interesting UCLA museum!!! Like most museums, they feature different mediums and currently they are featuring LA artists. Parking is under the building, admission is free and health protocols are well promulgated. Definitely worth a visit when you’re in the area and there are nice restaurants in Westwood Village which is just a 5 minute walk. Enjoy!!!

Great collection. Free museum and the day we went free parking in the garage. Van Gogh, Moreau, Sargent, Monet…and some very interesting temporary exhibits.

Outstanding. Something for all tastes. I didn’t expect to see such a wide variety of art for the free admission. Don’t miss the food at the cafe. Make a reservation for both!

Great free art museum through UCLA. We saw the Living in LA exhibit and it was amazing. It was great for individuals (like me) who enjoy contemporary art. Fun gift shop as well

Wonderful little hidden gem. Exhibits are amazing and it's nice and calm I. Here. Outdoor patio and eating area also very neat. I've lived in LA for so long and never been, would definitely recommend. Parking with validation is $8 Or you can look around the neighborhood before Wilshire to get parking. There is also the option of taking the bus here too. Admission is free.

Super nice museum. Love the Hammer collection. The outdoor areas are lovely as well. Unbelievable that it’s free.

5 stars for Free Parking today & for the Free Admissions!! But there was only one exhibit open today. They said that because they are between exhibits and the other levels will be open in a few weeks. So I recommend waiting to go til they reopen the others.

A lovely museum with 100% free admission. Close to the UCLA campus, this is a stop you must make if you’re checking out the UCLA campus. It’s even worth a trip on its own or as a visit to the nearby Annenberg Space for Photography. This museum has many unique pieces of contemporary art that you wouldn’t find anywhere else in the world. Also contains a lot of studying spaces for students, places to relax and chill in the courtyard with unique chairs that act more like tops. Friendly staff and easy to soak up some time enjoying a couple exhibition halls worth of cutting-edge art.

Its so nice here! So many different artworks and installations! And they got free parking this year! Go ahead to take a look~~~

I Visited the Hammer Museum today for Picasso Cut Papers exhibition and honestly I was so impressed! It was the last day of this collection so it was a little busy, (which I didn’t mind) The art pieces were great, staff were super nice and also beautiful place to hang out and relax! The admission was free which is really nice

A really beautiful and creative spot in LA. I love the vibes, if you want to take an outfit picture for free, this place is an option! Love the shop too. Highly recommend the place

I always have a good experience at the hammer museum. I love the vibe and the exhibitions are always interesting and cool. For me it’s accessible with the 720 line stopping so close.

hands down weirdest museum I have ever been to and the only relatively normal gallery is Paper Art Gallery where there's a pencil art drawing of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. They had a "dance" show on the lion statues inside of the Lifes exhibition and they passed around these strange yellow books which were supposed to explain the weirdness we were seeing. I know there is this quote by Sia art is supposed to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed. This museum definitely comforts the disturbed...if that is your thing. In the Lifes exhibition there was this guy singing and playing piano but he was saying and singing nonsensical things. The guy was real. The Lifes exhibition is by far the creepiest complete with strange music and things. The museum is free perhaps that is the only plus as well as the garden* Updated review 2023: I came back with someone so we can laugh about how weird the museum is but none of those odd exhibits were up again to our dismay. Actually I was pretty pleased with the museum due to the paintings and Tolstoy statue made by a Russian artist. The gift shop moved to upstairs and no umbrellas are allowed in the galleries. The disturbing exhibit I saw last time about world hunger and the whole life exhibition went down which is great. You know art is very sujective but I prefer not to subject myself to disturbing things. There is even a Star is born poster in one exhibit and another display about this beautiful woman who's an author Jodie I believe her name was. The museum is free and worth a visit especially on a rainy day.

They were squirreling balloon dog maze lamppost at at LACMA but not there and some pretty much every kind of cuisine there and there aren't that many places with that many food next to museum with the headless statue the whole museum was freaky but I loved it.

Very nice, free museum! Easy parking. Multiple, interesting exhibitions. Came to see one of my favorite impressionist paintings in the permanent collection but was not disappointed by the rest of the museum. Will definitely go back! :)

I went here in March 2020 (before Covid) —This museum is in UCLA campus, free admission, have about 4-5 different exhibits going on. Have a cafe and courtyard for you to study or hangout with friends. Cute gift shop. — I went here for my Art History assignment so it was nice to look at everything in details because I have to write about it later. —All the exhibition are unique in their own way, reflecting different issues in the society. —Parking under the basement, although I don’t remember the parking fees, but I would guess it’s not too expansive. Would love to come back one day!!

Free entry. Amazing collection of etches. Some Rembrandt, too. Picasso, Van gogh. Not all the exhibits are open at this time. However, I think sometime in February, they will be fully open. They have a relaxing atrium with bamboo surroundings. I'm looking forward to going back. You have to pay for parking, they have machines. And they have an option for food and drinks as well.

Great museum with free admission. I went to the opening night celebration of the Made In LA 2023 exhibition, was a fun night dancing to the music, free food, and of course art.

A very beautiful (inside) building with many a exhibitions and very good art (classical and contemporary art, perfect combination; congrats to the curators). I really enjoy my time here. Andrea Bowers exhibition is amazing and I loved to see the Rembrandts and the Sargent at The Armand Hammer Collection exhibition.

Amazing museum close distance to UCLA. Masks are required inside and you are allowed to take photos of the art.

Thanks to UCLA for giving free access to everyone. You will find very exciting events and arts there and enjoy your launch time in that beautiful cafe on the first floor.

Got lectured by a person talking through a phase shifter. 10 out of 10. No hammers. 0 out of 10. Also the exhibit that you have to put your arms and face in is very sus during COVID.

It's excellent, of course, but something is off about the lighting in the Hammer gallery and what it does with the colors... I think. The lights may be too bright, or not focused enough on the paintings, but it's not clear what the less saturated colors are supposed to do and how they're supposed to interact in the paintings. You kind of have to use your imagination on the 19th c. French paintings (we are instructed to see how Vuillard applied what he learned from Monet about atmospheric effects, but it's really hard to). My eyes can't adjust enough to see the contrast and thus the details and the depth and thus the Gainsborough in the large Gainsborough, and then there's a Rembrandt. I think darker walls might make a difference...

Loved it! This place offers one of the most extraordinary paintings I've seen or art in general for free. We used the metro to get here not sure if parking is free or available. The monitors are nice and friendly also. Quiet and very pleasant place to relax and have a personal time.

Kinda weird but free art is important, and there was a big focus on local, BIPOC artists #StopTheDeltaTunnel

Another free museum in LA! A very nice place!

free admission . No need to buy tickets nor for reservation .Beautiful museum if you look at the shell of it . Its big white very large and spacious not over crowded . When you take the stairs there is a beautiful courtyard with trees , very peaceful . They do have a few very famous painting from rembrant van gogh monet which are breath taking . You can see them upclose . They are display in a beautiful gold frame . Those 1600 to 1800s paintings are the most interesting part of hammer.they are well preserved and care for. The rest was an absolute joke between a bunch of canvas cut out with all rags glue in it rusty chains and a bunch of rulers and mesurement on display. The green laser exibit look like something u would see in raves or nightclubs and its ONE big circle of laser thats it not really a novelty or anything to be impressed about . Really ?! Thats the best they could come up with ???? There isnt a lack of artists out there and many way more deserving than whats was display .... hugely disapointed . Not as good as the getty or the broad . Parking cost was very reasonable 8$ yes yes art is subjective but some feel like they are taking people for fools . What happens to skills and talent ??? Ive seen it once not sure i would waste my time going back unless they get better artists and exibit or expend their painting collection ( which again is small but stunning)

A fun little museum in the middle of the city. It's a small space, but great art on view. Free admission is a plus! It's a great place to spend about an hour or so. The shop was well stocked with interesting books and other gifts.

I really enjoyed the exhibits and atmosphere. I had a wonderful time.

Discriminatory rule about small backpack purses “because you could back up into a painting while taking a picture” — so don’t need medication, inhaler, or your wallet! And then while you’re walking around you’ll see others who obviously weren’t stopped with even bigger, bulkier back packs than yours.

Few exhibition room to walk around Not big but first floor has like a restaurant Free entry and free parking

We were waiting for a show at the Geffen theater and stumbled upon this museum. Five stars considering it's free if you have some time to kill and need something to do, check this place out.

This is a lovely museum. It's small so you can get through it quickly. It's also free and the day I went, Saturday, also had free parking but check on this. There were a couple of exhibits of modern art in addition to the main gallery. An open courtyard with fun rolling chairs and a cute gift shop. The main gallery has some treasures Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, John Singer Sergeant and many more. Definitely worth it! It was also remarkably uncrowded so extra points for that.

I love the Hammer Museum I have been there twice now The exhibits are amazing

(Translated by Google) Great!! (Original) Excelente!!

Great collection and art exhibits

One of my favorite muesums in LA!

A lovely museum with 100% free admission. Close to the UCLA campus, this is a stop you must make if you’re checking out the UCLA campus. It’s even worth a trip on its own or as a visit to the nearby Annenberg Space for Photography. This museum has many unique pieces of contemporary art that you wouldn’t find anywhere else in the world. Also contains a lot of studying spaces for students, places to relax and chill in the courtyard with unique chairs that act more like tops. Friendly staff and easy to soak up some time enjoying a couple exhibition halls worth of cutting-edge art.

It's always free admission to the public. The Hammer presents phenomenal exhibitions. They are very diverse, cultural, and community based.

It had a lot of weird hidden meanings I guess. Didn't like it.

The Hammer is like the punk rock little sister of the other local museums and I LOVE IT. Order takeout from Kazunori down the street and sit in the atrium and people watch. Glorious gift shop, as well.

The Hammer Museum at Westwood, Los Angeles, CA was opened in 1990 founded by Dr. Armand Hammer. In 1992 the UCLA took over the management of the museum and in 1999 the Hammer Contemporary Collection was created which at this time holds over 2000 artworks. The museum has dynamic exhibitions including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances that are open and free to public. The museum also added a 300-seat theater and a Cafe' plus the internationally known Hammer Projects and a series of public programs featuring influential authors, artists and creative thinkers. A great museum to visit and enjoy the art collection.

(Translated by Google) Art museum with free admission. There were not many people and it was good to go on a weekday evening. The place was more than expected due to the variety of works. (Original) 무료 입장이 가능한 미술관. 평일 저녁에 가니 사람들도 많지 않고 좋았음. 작품도 다양해서 기대 이상이었던 곳.

Free. That alone would entice me in a city like LA. The best I can say about the Hammer is that the more I look back the more I can say it was right there at the forefront of conversations, tackling topics in order to inform and challenge its audience.

This place was pretty cool. It literally is just murals painted on a wall for selfie purposes, which I can't complain. I skipped over a couple murals though that were okay. and some were harder to take pictures because of the angles and the amount of people. It did help though that they had markers on the floor of where to stand and point your camera phone to get the best photo. Big ups to them for thinking of that.

The Hammer Museum knows art. They have an amazing collection that will awe and inspire. Rembrandt is there as are many other greats. If you love art, then make this a part of your L.A. plans. George Vreeland Hill

The Hammer Museum is located in Westwood Village in Wilshire Blvd. Next to UCLA and convenient to Beverly Hills. The museum has a small permanent collection of European paintings. The other galleries have modern art. Museum free, parking $7.00 for 3 hours validate at the museum. Great museum, worth a visit for sure!

(Translated by Google) It is an art museum where you can enjoy works of art for free. All the works were good. (Original) 예술 작품들을 무료로 즐길 수 있는 미술관입니다. 작품들이 다 좋았어요.

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!

Free admission makes this place a definite must stop location.

Pretty underwhelming aside from the 3 Van Gogh paintings and cool chairs in the courtyard. I definitely expected more. You can see everything in less than an hour.

Great free museum to visit. I was surprised to find 3 Van Gogh paintings! I highly recommend it. Very modern with parking structure and a food court.

Wonderful field trip with our City College class . The exhibits were cutting edge and so well displayed. The courtyard and cafe very nice. Finding the entrance to the parking took a few trips around the block, but easy access once there.

Great local museum that is free to get into.

A great variety of renaissance and contemporary art. Completely free admission and friendly staff. Comfortable seating areas if you're meeting up with someone or want to relax after walking around.

Great idea to get more folks to view the Academy, although 3-4 hours is not enough to see everything. The option for food and drinks is a nice addition. We saw maybe half of the exhibits, and it was nice to not have crowds to fight. It would have been nice to have more volunteers staffing key points to provide more backgrounds information, as I did appreciate the one near the Anaconda and the parrots in the Rainforest.

This pieces of arts are the best! I think this time, Hammer has made its best selection. They also had visual arts as well this time! I can tell this time I had my best time at HammerMuseum!

Up side; Its free, which is always a plus. They added a cafe/restaurant which is a bonus. They change the exibits on a regular, and the staff is friendly. Down side; is the parking. No a great deal in the area unless you don't mind paying a bit.

Lots of amazing works in this Gallery! Free Admission too! Had works by Gauguin, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Titian, and more! It was truly stunning to finally see some of these in person instead of in a book or on television! This place is a must to stop by if you are in the Westwood Neighborhood of Los Angeles!! Check it out!

Loved the permenant art collection!

Staff is always friendly. You MUST try the skinny chairs in the courtyard. My kids and I were so terrified at first to spin all the way around without spotting each other. Then a random guy came by to give us a pep talk and guaranteed that you wont fall. Once we got past the fear it was so much fun. It was really fun. And afterward my daughter said, "I am brave. We all are." That moment made my day.

I didn't get to see everything but still it has good art work.

I wish I could un-see the Paul McCarthy exhibit.

A lot of interesting books

Very interesting peices

Beautiful facility, gorgeous #BlueMind courtyard.

If you are into outrages pieces of art this is for you. If not, I recommend not to come here and go to the Getty instead

Very cool place, awesome exhibits, free admission, parking was cheap

Free

Fantastic place to visit!

Educational and somewhat amusing. Not especially kid friendly. People spend roughly 40-90 min here. Fun. Full of art- maybe too full to the point of nauseating.

It was meh... Nothing amazing. I wasent to happy seeing real Santeria stuff in every corner of certain rooms.

Nice

Excellent place to have a night out with honey or family. Great outdoor dinning area. Fabulous place to host events, conferences, and study groups. ❤️🈵❤️

I like to attend their talks/ screenings/ conversations. They usually start around 7:30 on a weekday and are almost always free, but sometimes the movies they screen are like $10. Check online for what they have upcoming, but it’s almost always very interesting. Parking is $7 after... 6pm, I believe? They have exhibits that rotate out/ switch, as well as their “permanent hammer collection”... fun top chairs that spin and engage your inner kid, lively opening nights with music, and a restaurant inside that I can’t speak on since I’ve only ever ordered one drink.

Great idea to get more folks to view the Academy, although 3-4 hours is not enough to see everything. The option for food and drinks is a nice addition. We saw maybe half of the exhibits, and it was nice to not have crowds to fight. It would have been nice to have more volunteers staffing key points to provide more backgrounds information, as I did appreciate the one near the Anaconda and the parrots in the Rainforest.

I came here twice and the first occasion was for the robot nightlife, and the second was for nightlife live. I honestly was not expecting tons of people to show up. The line to get inside is always long but it moves quickly.