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

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Skirball Cultural Center

Calendar

Display results as:

Current Exhibitions

Exhibition

This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement

On view through February 25, 2024

Black and white photo of a large group of people walking on a dirt road from right to left. Two people to the left side of the image are holding American flags.

Exhibition

RECLAIMED: A Family Painting

On view through March 3, 2024

Black and white photo of a dining room with a large table and chairs in the center. On the far wall, a large painting is seen hanging.

Exhibition

The American Library by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA

On view through September 1, 2024

Close up view of colorful books on white shelves

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.

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

Tuesday Dec 05

    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers
    • Public Programs
    • Words and Ideas

    Perspectives on Black-Jewish Relations in the Fight for Civil Rights

    Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 pm

    Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 pm

    black-and-white photo of two African-American men dressed in suits and standing in front of microphones

Wednesday Dec 06

    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers

Thursday Dec 07

    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    An educator sit with a young boy and girl engaged in making a flower with pipe cleaners and beads in a brightly colored art studio with small tables and orange walls.
    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

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

    Thursdays and Fridays at 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays at 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 Dec 08

    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

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

    Thursdays and Fridays at 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays at 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 Dec 09

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Dig

    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm

    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm

    Two girl in a sandbox sifting through the sand with screen to find artifact replicas of ancient pottery
    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    An educator sit with a young boy and girl engaged in making a flower with pipe cleaners and beads in a brightly colored art studio with small tables and orange walls.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

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

    Thursdays and Fridays at 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays at 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.
    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers

Sunday Dec 10

    • Kids and Families
    • Special Event

    Hanukkah Festival

    Sunday, December 10, 12:00–5:30 pm

    Sunday, December 10, 12:00–5:30 pm

    A group of people dancing outside in front of a large banner of a hanukkiah
    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers

Wednesday Dec 13

    • Public Programs
    • Film, Special Event

    Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas

    Wednesday, December 13, 2023

    Wednesday, December 13, 2023

    silohuette of an Asian-style street scape with the movie title in neon

Thursday Dec 14

    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    An educator sit with a young boy and girl engaged in making a flower with pipe cleaners and beads in a brightly colored art studio with small tables and orange walls.
    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

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

    Thursdays and Fridays at 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays at 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 Dec 15

    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

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

    Thursdays and Fridays at 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays at 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 Dec 16

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Dig

    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm

    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm

    Two girl in a sandbox sifting through the sand with screen to find artifact replicas of ancient pottery
    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    An educator sit with a young boy and girl engaged in making a flower with pipe cleaners and beads in a brightly colored art studio with small tables and orange walls.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

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

    Thursdays and Fridays at 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays at 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.
    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers

Sunday Dec 17

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Dig

    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm

    Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm

    Two girl in a sandbox sifting through the sand with screen to find artifact replicas of ancient pottery
    • Kids and Families

    Family Art Studio

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    An educator sit with a young boy and girl engaged in making a flower with pipe cleaners and beads in a brightly colored art studio with small tables and orange walls.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

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

    Thursdays and Fridays at 2:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays at 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.
    • Public Programs
    • Public Tours

    Public Tour—This Light of Ours

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
    Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

    A row of people lead marchers
Mother holding young daughter dancing and smiling outside during a festival

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