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LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries

Museum building·Miracle Mile·Open

Opened 19 April 2026

About LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries

LACMA opened the David Geffen Galleries, designed by Peter Zumthor, on 19 April 2026. The building spans Wilshire Boulevard and is the new home of the museum’s permanent collection.

Why it's on our list

  • Opened 2026
  • Peter Zumthor
  • Spans Wilshire

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Grove0.6 miWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Rodeo Drive2.4 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 13 min
  3. TCL Chinese Theatre2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 14 min
  4. Hollywood Bowl3.5 miCycle 23 minCar or taxi 16 min
  5. Griffith Observatory5.0 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 21 min
  6. Walt Disney Concert Hall6.3 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 25 min
  7. Getty Center6.7 miCycle 43 minCar or taxi 27 min
  8. Venice Beach Boardwalk8.4 miCar or taxi 32 min
  9. Santa Monica Pier8.6 miCar or taxi 33 min

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