Here’s a Cheatsheet of Free Museum Days in L.A. For July 2023

One good cheatsheet deserves another. That’s what I always say!

Because we just published our rundown of free summer concerts (you’ll want to bookmark that one), I’ve certainly had music top of mind. And on that note, I wanted to begin this post with a few quick (and free) ideas where you can combine art and sound in the month to come. More simply, let’s answer the question, which museums are putting on free concerts in July? Some ideas:

• The Hammer is hosting KCRW Summer Nights parties every Thursday in July.
• LACMA hosts free jazz concerts every Friday at Smidt Welcome Plaza beginning at 6 p.m.
• The Torrance Art museum is throwing a 21+ house party with DJ sets and craft beer on July 9.
• LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes continues a Summer of Salsa with a performance by Conjunto AFRO-SON on July 14.
• KCRW Summer Nights come to The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and the Japanese American National Museum on July 15 for a night of tunes that includes free after-hours access to both museums.
• Sunset Concerts at Skirball begin July 20 and continue every Thursday through August 24
• The Getty hosts their next edition of Off the 405 (RSVP required) on July 22 with a performance by Etran de L’Aïr.

Per usual, make sure to review all your freebie options for the coming month by perusing our big list of free museum days here (The Getty, The Broad, etc..). Otherwise, scope out the July calendar of free dates below. And, as always, enjoy!

Free Museum Days in Los Angeles for July 2023

[JULY 2] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[JULY 2] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 2] Craft Contemporary pay what you can every Sunday)

[JULY 6] The Huntington (free every first Thursday. Note that you have to reserve passes for the free day in advance, and it books up fast. Reservations for the July free day open on June 29 at 9 a.m.)

[JULY 6] Japanese American National Museum (free from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays)

[JULY 6] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 6]  USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

[JULY 6] Martial Arts Museum (free every first Thursday of the month from 3 to 6 p.m.)

[JULY 9] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[JULY 9] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 9] Craft Contemporary pay what you can every Sunday)

[JULY 9] USC Pacific Asian Museum (free admission every second Sunday)

[JULY 11] Los Angeles County Museum of Art (free on the second Tuesday of each month. Also free for L.A. County residents with valid I.D. after 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays all month long)

[JULY 11] Autry Museum of the American West (free on the second Tuesday of the month)

[JULY 13] Japanese American National Museum (free from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays)

[JULY 13] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 13]  USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

[JULY 16] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[JULY 16] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 16] Craft Contemporary pay what you can every Sunday)

[JULY 18] Los Angeles County Arboretum (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available starting July 1)

[JULY 18]  South Coast Botanic Garden (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available)

[JULY 18]  Descanso Gardens (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available starting July 1)

[JULY 20] Japanese American National Museum (free ALL DAY every Third Thursday)

[JULY 20] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 20]  USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

[JULY 23] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[JULY 23] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 23] Craft Contemporary pay what you can every Sunday)

[JULY 27] Japanese American National Museum (free from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays)

[JULY 27] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 27]  USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

[JULY 30] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[JULY 30] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 30] Craft Contemporary pay what you can every Sunday)

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As a reminder, it’s ALWAYS good to verify the status of free days before you visit, so be sure to check the official museum websites to verify visiting hours, parking costs, and any other pertinent details. Keep in mind free admission days may not include specially ticketed exhibitions. For any errors, omissions, or corrections, please email us at [email protected].

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