The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will celebrate the opening of its new David Geffen Galleries, designed by architect Peter Zumthor, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 19.
The new building is intended to house LACMA’s permanent collection and reimagine how a global art museum can connect works from different times and places. The inaugural installation uses the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans as well as the Mediterranean Sea as a framework for exploring connections across cultures.
LACMA serves as the largest art museum in the western United States and provides research and conservation through its facilities, according to the official website. The museum holds more than 150,000 works of art that span over 6,000 years of history. Its collections include pieces from Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Islamic world.
In addition to its extensive collections, LACMA includes multiple pavilions offering diverse art experiences for visitors. The institution also focuses on delivering exhibitions, educational programs, and public events to engage audiences from various backgrounds according to its official website.
Admission is free for Los Angeles County residents after 3 p.m. on weekdays according to information provided by LACMA.
