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

Shōya House at The Huntington. Photo by Brian Champlin

We’re back with a November edition of the museum cheatsheet, and before we get to the meat of the rundown, a couple quick news-ish bits to consider as your plan out your month to come:

Earlier this year, Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena reinitiated their First Friday free afternoons (yay!), which you’ll now find on our monthly list below.
Last week I had a chance to preview the The Shōya House at The Huntington. This 320-year-old structure from Marugame, Japan was donated to The Huntington in 2016, and the process of moving and rebuilding it has been years in the making. The result, however, is undeniably stunning. It’s now a permanent part of the Japanese Garden, and worth a visit.
California African American Museum, unfortunately, remains closed through the end of November after sustaining damage from the August storms. Something to keep in mind if you’re planning a trip to Expo Park.
Reminder that all the museums on this list will be closed on Thanksgiving!

As for other options, you can comb through the the list below for a full calendar of free days for the month, and make sure to make sure to peep our big list of free museum days that includes all of the county’s top museums that offer free admission, year-round (The Getty, The Broad, etc..).

Free Museum Days in Los Angeles for November 2023

[NOVEMBER 2] 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 November free day open on October 26 at 9 a.m.)

[NOVEMBER 2] Japanese American National Museum (free from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays)

[NOVEMBER 2] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 2] USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

[NOVEMBER 2] Martial Arts Museum (free every first Thursday of the month from 3 to 6 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 3] Norton Simon Museum is free every first Friday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m.

[NOVEMBER 5] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

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

[NOVEMBER 5] Craft Contemporary (pay what you can every Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 5] Santa Monica History Museum (free every first Sunday of the month)

[NOVEMBER 9] Japanese American National Museum (free from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays)

[NOVEMBER 9] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 9] USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

[NOVEMBER 12] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 12] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 12] Craft Contemporary (pay what you can every Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 12] USC Pacific Asian Museum (free admission every second Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 14] 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)

[NOVEMBER 14] Autry Museum of the American West (free on the second Tuesday of the month)

[NOVEMBER 16] Japanese American National Museum (free ALL DAY every Third Thursday)

[NOVEMBER 16] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 16] USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

[NOVEMBER 18] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 18] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 18] Craft Contemporary pay what you can every Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 21] Los Angeles County Arboretum (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available starting in November)

[NOVEMBER 21] South Coast Botanic Garden (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available)

[NOVEMBER 21] Descanso Gardens (free on the third Tuesday of each month. Limited reservations available starting on November 1 at 10 a.m.)

[NOVEMBER 25] Holocaust Museum LA (free every Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 25] Museum of Latin American Art (free every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 25] Craft Contemporary (pay what you can every Sunday)

[NOVEMBER 30] Japanese American National Museum (free from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays)

[NOVEMBER 30] Skirball Cultural Center (free on Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m.)

[NOVEMBER 30] USC Pacific Asian Museum (pay what you wish every Thursday)

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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