In Los Angeles, free days at museums aren’t difficult to come by. In fact, so many LA museums offer free days that it's easy to enjoy some of LA's greatest treasures without spending any money. Find out what days are free and discover some of LA's best museums at no cost.
Love arts and culture? Lucky for you that Los Angeles is the city for cutting-edge art and diverse cultures. Luckier for you that much of it is free.
Sometimes, buildings are more than just functional places where people seek shelter or gather for events. When everything comes together just right, they serve as places of community and worship, sacred spaces where the spiritual journey is brought to life. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is one of LA's most innovative buildings, able to inspire visitors with its warm, inviting interior, perfect for introspection. Outside, blunt, asymmetrical walls stretch the definition of a cathedral, challenging visitors to rethink their ideas about sacred buildings.
From sleek and modern to spiritual, the Los Angeles skyline features some of the world's great buildings, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects.
There’s no better way to check out the art (and the shopping) on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, located in the heart of Venice, than stopping by on the first Friday of every month. The event starts around 6 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m. The neighborhood merchants come together to feature the best artists, gifts, products and music. And, of course, beverages are available.
Whether you’re looking for a big, arena-rock experience or just a taste of local music at a smaller venue, you’ll find what you’re looking for on LA’s stages.
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Pau Gasol is a phenom on the court. In the offseason, he soaks up all the arts, culture and excitement that Los Angeles has to offer.
Actress and Internet icon Felicia Day shares her favorite places to shop, people-watch and tap into her nerdy side.
Jason Bentley is the Music Director for KCRW 89.9 FM and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic. Explore Jason's picks for experiencing LA's unique arts and culture.
During each mission to Mars, NASA scientists on the mission follow "Mars time" for the first three months. (On Mars, each day lasts about 40 minutes longer than a day on Earth.)
David Oh, Lead Flight Director for the Mars Science Laboratory Rover Curiosity, took his wife, Bryn, and kids -- 13-year-old Braden, 10-year-old Ashlyn and 8-year-old Devyn -- on the journey into "Mars time". Each day, they pushed their schedule forward by 40 minutes, eventually waking up in the evening and sleeping during the day. Here, David and his family share their picks for around-the-clock family fun in Los Angeles.