See spaceships, tar-soaked bones ad Dorothy’s ruby slippers at “Free for All” Day
From pop art at the Broad to tar-soaked bones at the Page Museum, Los Angeles is filled with amazing artifacts from the civilizations that came before us. Visit Dorothy’s ruby slippers at the Academy museum or the spaceships at the Columbia Memorial Space Center for free on February 22. The annual “Museums Free-for-All” event opens the doors to more than two dozen of the more than 800 museums in Southern California so now you have no excuse to go exploring!
The Broad Museum in Downtown Los AngelesCredit: Photo by Dllu
Organized by SoCal Museums, this initiative aims to encourage the community to connect with the arts, history, science, and culture. However, it’s important to note that while general admission is complimentary, special exhibitions may still require a purchased ticket.
So Cal Museums Annual Free For All Sunday February 22, 2026
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
(Tickets will be first come first serve all day)
American Museum of Ceramic Art
(Advanced reservations are required. Visit amoca.org to make a reservation)
Autry Museum of the American West
(Advanced reservations are required. Visit theautry.org to make a reservation)
Gene Autry exhibit at the Autry Museum of the American WestCredit: Photo by Jllm06
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Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College
The Broad
(Advanced reservations are recommended. Visit broad.org to make a reservation)
California African American Museum
California Botanic Garden
(Advanced reservations are recommended. Visit calbg.org to make a reservation)
The Getty Center & The Getty Villa
(Timed tickets are required for The Getty Center. Visit getty.edu to make a reservation)
Hammer Museum
(Show a L.A. Metro TAP card at the Hammer Museum Store for 10% off your purchase, including membership)
Institute Contemporary Art, LA
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
(Advance tickets required. Visit tarpits.org to make a reservation)
Smilodon californicus (saber-toothed tiger) at the La Brea tar pitsCredit: Photo by James St. John
Long Beach Museum of Art
(Advance tickets are recommended. Visit lbma.org to make a reservation)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
(Advance tickets are required. Visit lacma.org to make a reservation)
MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
(Advance tickets are recommended. Visit moca.org to make a reservation)
Skirball Cultural Center
(Advance tickets recommended for both Noah’s Ark and general admission. Visit skirball.org to make a reservation)