The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, and its galleries and exhibitions make it a strong focus for a day trip from La Habra. Plan around timed-entry tickets and the museum’s weekly hours, then decide whether to travel by car or Metro.
- Location: 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
- Regular hours: Open six days a week, with Wednesday closed; hours vary by day.
- Tickets: All visitors need to purchase or reserve timed-entry tickets.
- Nearby addition: The Petersen Automotive Museum is also on Wilshire Boulevard.
Before You Leave La Habra
Sort out your tickets and transport before leaving La Habra, since LACMA requires timed entry. The museum’s regular schedule is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed on Wednesday.
Tickets are available online or at the Ticket Office during regular museum hours. Admission includes access to the entire museum and all current exhibitions. Because tickets are final sale and non-refundable, choose your entry time carefully; if you need to reschedule, LACMA directs ticket holders to email the Ticket Office.
For ticket questions, call 323-857-6010. Phone inquiries are taken Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the official site before you go for the latest hours, ticket details and visitor guidance.
How do you get from La Habra to LACMA?
You can drive to LACMA or use Metro, which the museum recommends. Its visitor information identifies the Wilshire/Fairfax station on the D Line as the station serving the museum. Plan your connection from La Habra to that station before setting out.
If you drive, the Pritzker Parking Garage is on 6th Street, just east of Fairfax Avenue, and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. LACMA also says parking is available in nearby garages and on the street. Check the official site before you go for current parking guidance.
For a wider look at local transport before you set off, consider how to get around La Habra.
Plan Your Museum Visit
Arrive 10–15 minutes before your timed entry, as LACMA advises. If you are running late, the museum says to arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time.
Leave room in the plan for Levitated Mass, Michael Heizer’s outdoor artwork. It is open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset, but closes when it is raining. The campus map also describes LACMA as ADA compliant, with museum-wide access for visitors with disabilities.
On the plaza level, the campus map identifies the David Geffen Galleries, Erewhon at LACMA, the LACMA Store and the W.M. Keck Education Center. The center offers free drop-in art classes for children and art-making activities for all ages.
Nearby Stops in the Museum District
The Petersen Automotive Museum is at 6060 Wilshire Blvd., close to LACMA, and gives you another museum option on the same boulevard. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; check-in closes at 5:30 p.m. The museum estimates that most visitors spend 2–3 hours there, with extra time needed for The Vault experience.
The Petersen is accessible from Metro’s Wilshire/Fairfax station. Its building is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available free on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you plan to drive to the Petersen, its on-site garage entrance is on Fairfax Avenue. The first 15 minutes are complimentary; the first two hours cost $18, each additional hour costs $3, and the daily maximum with museum admission is $24. The garage is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and overnight parking is prohibited.
Return Trip Planning
Check the day’s closing time against your return plans, especially if you add the Petersen, where check-in ends before the museum closes. If you have a ticket question during your visit, LACMA’s Ticket Office handles phone inquiries Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; its number is 323-857-6010.
La Habra Motel, a hotel in La Habra, is about 53 minutes by car from Los Angeles International Airport.
FAQs
Does LACMA require timed-entry tickets?
Yes. All visitors must purchase or reserve timed-entry tickets, online or at the Ticket Office during regular museum hours.
Is LACMA open on Wednesdays?
No. LACMA is closed on Wednesday. On other days, its hours vary, with later closing on Friday.
Can you visit Levitated Mass without entering the museum?
Levitated Mass is open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset, except when it is raining.
Is the Petersen Automotive Museum accessible?
Yes. The Petersen says its building is wheelchair accessible and offers wheelchairs free on a first-come, first-served basis.