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

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

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.

Exhibition

Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity

May 1, 2025–March 1, 2026

A comic book cover with super hero Captain America punching Hitler in the face.

Exhibition

Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing

May 1–August 31, 2025

A mid-century photo taken of two women standing in a shallow swimming pool posing for the photo.

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

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.

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

Campus Activation

In Memorium

Ongoing

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

Saturday Jun 14

    • 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

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays 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

    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 Jun 15

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays 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

    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.

Monday Jun 16

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Jun 17

    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: Illuminated Jewish American Stories

    February–June 2025

    February–June 2025

    Covers of the books listed in the group side by side on a gray background.
    • 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.
    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: Illuminated Jewish American Stories

    February–June 2025

    February–June 2025

    Covers of the books listed in the group side by side on a gray background.
    • 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.
    • 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 Jun 18

    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: Illuminated Jewish American Stories

    February–June 2025

    February–June 2025

    Covers of the books listed in the group side by side on a gray background.
    • 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.

Thursday Jun 19

Skirball is Closed

Friday Jun 20

    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: Illuminated Jewish American Stories

    February–June 2025

    February–June 2025

    Covers of the books listed in the group side by side on a gray background.
    • 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 Jun 21

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays 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

    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 Jun 22

    • 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

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays 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

    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 22, 1:00–2:30 pm

    Sundays, May 4–June 22, 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 Jun 23

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Jun 24

    • 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.

Thursday Jun 26

    • 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

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays 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

    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 Jun 27

    • Public Programs
    • Film

    Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

    Friday, June 27, 8:30 pm

    Friday, June 27, 8:30 pm

    Still from the film showing Captain America walking towards a group of soldiers in a field wearing the iconic Stars and Stripes shield on his back.

Saturday Jun 28

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 14 until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays 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

    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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