Hours
Tue–Fri, 12:00–5:00 pm
Sat–Sun, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Closed Mondays

Free on-site parking

Skirball Cultural Center

Calendar

Display results as:

Current Exhibitions

Campus Activation

In Memorium

On view beginning October 1, 2024

wooden bench beneath a tree with installation information displays next to it

Permanent Exhibition

Noah's Ark

Ongoing
Ninety-minute time slots offered

Visitor in Noah's Ark Gallery. Animal and ark made from wood and found materials. You can see giraffes, camels, snakes and birds.

Exhibition

Common Ground

On view through January 4, 2026

A pattern of a plate, bowl, and cup stacked and put in rows. The dishes are made of brown earthy pottery.

Spotlight

Later in Life: Adult B'nai Mitzvah

April 30, 2024–September 14, 2025

Chandelier in the shape of a five-pointed Jewish "Star of David"

Exhibition

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion

US DEBUT
October 17, 2024–August 31, 2025

A wide gallery photo showing mannequins in dresses and a neon sign in blue that says Freedom is Everything.

Permanent Exhibition

Visions and Values

Ongoing

Photo inside the exhibition Vision and values showing a replica of the statues of liberty hand holding the torch among a large photo mural of immigrants on Ellis Island

Permanent Exhibition

Discovery Center

Ongoing
Gallery open daily; Dig open on weekends until 4:15 pm

Photo of a artifact gallery with cases and a large rock ancient tomb with a big text wall that reads Discovery Center

Sunday Apr 27

    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Art studio filled with young people and adults interacting around tables
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.
    • Kids and Families
    • Special Event

    Skirball Puppet Festival

    Sunday, April 27, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Sunday, April 27, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Performers on stilts in elaborate costumes move and dance in the middle of a large group of families in a Courtyard.

Monday Apr 28

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Apr 29

    • Public Programs
    • Performance

    Ancestors' Voices

    Tuesday, April 29, 8:00 pm
    Thursday, May 1, 8:00 pm

    Tuesday, April 29, 8:00 pm
    Thursday, May 1, 8:00 pm

    A group of five dancers huddle together on a dark stage. One dancer faces outward, looking up.
    • Kids and Families

    Toddler Sing-Along

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    A group of young children throwing colorful scarfs in the air and dancing around.

Wednesday Apr 30

    • Members

    Member Preview Day—Jack Kirby and Away in the Catskills

    Wednesday, April 30, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Wednesday, April 30, 12:00–5:00 pm

    On the left, an Illustrated comic book cover depicting Captain America punching Hitler in the face. On the right, two women wearing bathing suits stand in the shallow end of a pool smiling at the camera.
    • Kids and Families

    Toddler Sing-Along

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    A group of young children throwing colorful scarfs in the air and dancing around.
    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Exhibition Opening—Spring 2025

    Opening Eve: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00–9:00 pm
    Opening Day: Thursday, May 1, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Opening Eve: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00–9:00 pm
    Opening Day: Thursday, May 1, 12:00–5:00 pm

    People gather in Ruby Commons at the Skirball talking amongst themselves with refreshments.

Thursday May 01

    • Classes

    CANCELED—Wellness at the Skirball: Brain, Body, Soul

    Thursdays, May 1–29, 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    Thursdays, May 1–29, 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    A group of people participate in a movement class at the Skirball. In the foreground is a man, smiling, and holding his hands above his head.
    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Art studio filled with young people and adults interacting around tables
    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Exhibition Opening—Spring 2025

    Opening Eve: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00–9:00 pm
    Opening Day: Thursday, May 1, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Opening Eve: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00–9:00 pm
    Opening Day: Thursday, May 1, 12:00–5:00 pm

    People gather in Ruby Commons at the Skirball talking amongst themselves with refreshments.
    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Thursdays until 4:15 pm (Hands on History)
    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm (Archaeology Dig—temporarily closed*)
    Select Sundays, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (Unearth and Explore)

    Thursdays until 4:15 pm (Hands on History)
    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm (Archaeology Dig—temporarily closed*)
    Select Sundays, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (Unearth and Explore)

    A Hands on History demonstration.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.

Friday May 02

    • Kids and Families

    Sensory Friendly Fridays

    Fridays, 12:00–1:30 pm

    Fridays, 12:00–1:30 pm

    a young girl is wearing noise canceling headphones while interacting with a Noah's Ark deer made from keys and various materials.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.

Saturday May 03

    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Art studio filled with young people and adults interacting around tables
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.

Sunday May 04

    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Art studio filled with young people and adults interacting around tables
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.
    • Classes

    Comics, Cultures, and Communities

    Sundays, May 4–June 15, 1:00–2:30 pm

    Sundays, May 4–June 15, 1:00–2:30 pm

    Dr. David Greenfield looking at the camera while sitting on a rug beside a collection of graphic novels and comic books on display.

Monday May 05

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday May 06

    • Classes

    Creative Writing at the Skirball: Poetry and Short Stories

    Tuesdays, May 6–June 24, 12:00–2:30 pm

    Tuesdays, May 6–June 24, 12:00–2:30 pm

    A photo of five people sitting together at a table outside. They are holding papers and pens while laughing with each other.
    • Kids and Families

    Toddler Sing-Along

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    A group of young children throwing colorful scarfs in the air and dancing around.
    • Public Programs
    • Words and Ideas

    The Friedman Prize: "Superman's Jaw" by Andrew Fogel

    Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 pm

    Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 pm

    A colorful comic book cover showing Superman flying above a city. A stage is set up with two chairs on a rug with microphones for a discussion with a screen showing Uri Herscher and Howard Friedman.
    • Classes
    • Online

    Skirball Movie Group: Comic Books on Film

    Tuesdays, May 6 and 20, June 3 and 17, 7:30–9:00 pm (ONLINE)

    Tuesdays, May 6 and 20, June 3 and 17, 7:30–9:00 pm (ONLINE)

    Still from the film Ghost World showing Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch standing side by side looking at something off camera.

Wednesday May 07

    • Kids and Families

    Toddler Sing-Along

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    A group of young children throwing colorful scarfs in the air and dancing around.
    • Public Programs
    • Words and Ideas

    Camp: A Conversation with Michael Eisner

    Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 pm

    Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 pm

    Headshot of Michael Eisner wearing a blue, collared shirt looking at the camera next to the cover design of his book, Camp.

Thursday May 08

    • Classes

    CANCELED—Wellness at the Skirball: Brain, Body, Soul

    Thursdays, May 1–29, 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    Thursdays, May 1–29, 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    A group of people participate in a movement class at the Skirball. In the foreground is a man, smiling, and holding his hands above his head.
    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Thursdays until 4:15 pm (Hands on History)
    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm (Archaeology Dig—temporarily closed*)
    Select Sundays, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (Unearth and Explore)

    Thursdays until 4:15 pm (Hands on History)
    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm (Archaeology Dig—temporarily closed*)
    Select Sundays, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (Unearth and Explore)

    A Hands on History demonstration.
    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Art studio filled with young people and adults interacting around tables
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.

Friday May 09

    • Kids and Families

    Sensory Friendly Fridays

    Fridays, 12:00–1:30 pm

    Fridays, 12:00–1:30 pm

    a young girl is wearing noise canceling headphones while interacting with a Noah's Ark deer made from keys and various materials.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.

Saturday May 10

    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Art studio filled with young people and adults interacting around tables
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.

Sunday May 11

    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Art studio filled with young people and adults interacting around tables
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Thursdays and Fridays, 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Educator in performing a story with arms stretched wide while children are watching from outdoor amphitheater seats. There is a wooden planked backdrop with color potted plants.
Mother holding young daughter dancing and smiling outside during a festival

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