Free Admission to 30 Iconic Los Angeles Museums on Saturday, January 30

For Los Angeles residents and visitors alike, the city boasts some of the nation's premier museums. The challenge? Fitting them all into your itinerary.

Mark your calendars: On Saturday, January 30, 30 museums offer free general admission through the annual Museums Free-for-All program—a prime opportunity to explore without the usual expense.

Regular entry fees often reach $15 per person, delivering substantial savings, especially for families.

Highlights include LACMA, the Natural History Museum, and the Museum of Tolerance.

Key Details:

• Free access covers general admission only, excluding special exhibitions. Parking fees apply at most sites—opt for public transit, with many near Metro stations.
• Some museums provide free entry year-round. Visit on less crowded days for a better experience, though January 30 sparks the museum excitement.
• Book ahead: Popular venues like the Getty Villa require timed reservations that fill fast.
• Note: Museums typically closed Saturdays participate Sunday, January 31. See the full list via the official program link.

Our expert must-see recommendations:

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Regular price: $15

Home to the West Coast's largest art collection with over 150,000 works, LACMA stands as an LA essential.

Must-see: Chris Burden’s Urban Light—rows of restored vintage streetlamps at the entrance. Arrive at dusk for stunning photos.

Museum of Tolerance

Regular price: $15.50

This immersive experience uses multimedia to confront racism and prejudice worldwide.

Must-see: The 70-minute Holocaust exhibit traces Nazi Europe in World War II—profoundly moving.

Note: Closed Saturdays; free on Sunday, January 31.

Natural History Museum

Regular price: $12

LA's inaugural museum (opened 1913) showcases 35 million specimens across 4.5 billion years of history—the West's largest collection.

Must-see: Dinosaur Hall features 20 complete skeletons, including the world's only trio of different-aged T. rex specimens.

Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits

Regular price: $12

Ongoing excavations since 1875 have uncovered Ice Age fossils like mammoths and saber-toothed cats.

Must-see: Join the included Excavator Tour and observe digs at the Observation Pit.

Skirball Cultural Center

Regular price: $10

Delve into 4,000 years of Jewish heritage and its influence on American and LA culture.

Must-see: Noah’s Ark, a massive 8,000-square-foot exhibit with 400 life-size animals. A New York Times critic hailed it as "the most extraordinary children’s exhibition I have seen."

Note: Limited timed-entry tickets, first-come, first-served. Closed Saturdays; free Sunday, January 31.

The Broad

Regular price: Free (Highlighted for its buzz as America's newest art hotspot, per Forbes, with 2,000+ contemporary works from Eli and Edythe Broad's collection.)

Must-see: Icons like Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, and Yayoi Kusama’s mesmerizing Infinity Mirrored Room.

Note: Advance tickets sell out (through March); on-site standby available but expect lines.

Pro Tip: Pair your museum outing with Travelzoo deals on LA dining and stays. Examples:

• Near The Broad: Argentinian tapas and sangria downtown for $29.
• Near LACMA/La Brea Tar Pits: 45% off The Original Farmers Market Tour at The Grove.
• Near Museum of Tolerance: Half off at Zagat-rated The Six in West LA.
• Near Getty Center: $159/night at chic Hotel Angeleno in West LA.