Contemporary art museum dedicated to Latin American and Latino art, featuring diverse exhibitions that explore culture, identity, history, and creative expression from across the Americas.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Seniors (62+): $10
Students with ID: $10
Children 12 and under: Free
How to Get There
From Downtown Long Beach (1 mi): Take Ocean Boulevard east, turn onto Alamitos Avenue, and continue north to the museum entrance located in the East Village Arts District area.
Overview
The Museum of Latin American Art is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Located in Long Beach, California, the institution was founded in 1996 to promote greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic traditions, cultural diversity, and contemporary voices emerging from Latin America and the Latino community. Its collection includes paintings, sculptures, photography, video installations, and mixed-media works created by artists from throughout Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Through its exhibitions, the museum encourages visitors to explore themes of identity, migration, social change, history, and cultural heritage through the lens of artistic expression.
In addition to its galleries, the museum features a beautiful sculpture garden, educational spaces, and community gathering areas that support cultural programming throughout the year. Rotating exhibitions ensure that visitors encounter fresh perspectives and innovative works by both internationally recognized and emerging artists. Concerts, festivals, lectures, workshops, and special events further strengthen the museum's role as a cultural hub for Southern California. By presenting a broad spectrum of artistic voices and experiences, the Museum of Latin American Art offers visitors a deeper understanding of the creativity and cultural richness that define Latin America and its global influence.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official museum pages for the Museum of Latin American Art and its official website https://molaa.org/Museum of Latin American Art, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
