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

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.

Spotlight

Later in Life: Adult B'nai Mitzvah

April 30, 2024–Summer 2026

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

Exhibition

Common Ground

On view through January 3, 2027

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

Reopens November 2025

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 Memoriam

Ongoing

stones lay on top of a plinth next to a wood bench

Exhibition

TORN Project by Susan Lerner

October 7, 2025–March 1, 2026

Photo of a gallery corner with a flat screen displaying a colorful video next to 18 framed collages hung in a grid.

Exhibition

Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House

October 7, 2025–March 1, 2026

Three glass walls surround a table with colorful objects. Above the walls, larger-then-life feathers suspend from the ceiling up into a skylight.

Exhibition

Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston

October 16, 2025–March 1, 2026

Colorful painting depicting Hancock’s character Torpedo Boy looking at a large red apple being offered to him by a hooded, white figure.

Thursday Feb 12

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    A family with kids digging through a sand box uncovering replica artifacts
    • 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

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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 Feb 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: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    A family with kids digging through a sand box uncovering replica artifacts
    • Kids and Families

    Suitcase Puppet Shows

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    puppeteers acting in front of a group of children seated on the floor in front of Noah's Ark
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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 Feb 15

    • 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: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    A family with kids digging through a sand box uncovering replica artifacts
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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 Feb 16

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Feb 17

    • Classes
    • Online

    Skirball Art History: Golden Girls of the Old Testament

    Tuesdays, January 20–February 24, 10:00–11:30 am

    Tuesdays, January 20–February 24, 10:00–11:30 am

    This tumultuous scene shows Adam and Eve, the first man and woman in the Hebrew Bible, being driven out of the Garden of Eden.
    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Detail of blue, white, and yellow acrylic paint spread onto a surface.
    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: The American Tapestry

    February–June 2026

    February–June 2026

    Skirball Book Groups collage image
    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Handbuilt Pottery

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 10, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 10, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    Hands craft a clay bowl.
    • Classes

    Creative Writing at the Skirball—Writing Los Angeles: Exploring the City of Angels Through Stories

    Tuesdays, January 27–March 17, 12:00–2:30 pm

    Tuesdays, January 27–March 17, 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

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Detail of blue, white, and yellow acrylic paint spread onto a surface.
    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: The American Tapestry

    February–June 2026

    February–June 2026

    Skirball Book Groups collage image
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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.

Wednesday Feb 18

    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, January 7–28, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
    Wednesdays, February 11–March 11, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

    Wednesdays, January 7–28, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
    Wednesdays, February 11–March 11, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

    The words, The Marvelous Mrs. Mahj appear in pink, funky letters on a black table surrounded by mahjong tiles.
    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: The American Tapestry

    February–June 2026

    February–June 2026

    Skirball Book Groups collage image
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, January 7–28, 1:00–3:30 pm
    Wednesdays, February 11–March 11, 1:00–3:30 pm

    Wednesdays, January 7–28, 1:00–3:30 pm
    Wednesdays, February 11–March 11, 1:00–3:30 pm

    The words, The Marvelous Mrs. Mahj appear in pink, funky letters on a black table surrounded by mahjong tiles.
    • Kids and Families

    Suitcase Puppet Shows

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    puppeteers acting in front of a group of children seated on the floor in front of Noah's Ark
    • Kids and Families

    Toddler Sing-Along

    Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

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

Thursday Feb 19

    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    A family with kids digging through a sand box uncovering replica artifacts
    • 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
    • Classes

    Broadway's Dynamic Duos

    Thursdays, January 8–February 19, 1:00–3:00 pm

    Thursdays, January 8–February 19, 1:00–3:00 pm

    Broadway's Dynamic Duos collage photo.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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 Feb 20

    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: The American Tapestry

    February–June 2026

    February–June 2026

    Skirball Book Groups collage image
    • 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

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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 Feb 21

    • 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: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    A family with kids digging through a sand box uncovering replica artifacts
    • Kids and Families

    Suitcase Puppet Shows

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    puppeteers acting in front of a group of children seated on the floor in front of Noah's Ark
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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 Feb 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: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    A family with kids digging through a sand box uncovering replica artifacts
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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 Feb 23

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Feb 24

    • Classes
    • Online

    Skirball Art History: Golden Girls of the Old Testament

    Tuesdays, January 20–February 24, 10:00–11:30 am

    Tuesdays, January 20–February 24, 10:00–11:30 am

    This tumultuous scene shows Adam and Eve, the first man and woman in the Hebrew Bible, being driven out of the Garden of Eden.
    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Detail of blue, white, and yellow acrylic paint spread onto a surface.
    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Handbuilt Pottery

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 10, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 10, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    Hands craft a clay bowl.
    • Classes

    Creative Writing at the Skirball—Writing Los Angeles: Exploring the City of Angels Through Stories

    Tuesdays, January 27–March 17, 12:00–2:30 pm

    Tuesdays, January 27–March 17, 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

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Tuesdays, January 6–February 24, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Detail of blue, white, and yellow acrylic paint spread onto a surface.
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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.

Wednesday Feb 25

    • Kids and Families

    Suitcase Puppet Shows

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm

    puppeteers acting in front of a group of children seated on the floor in front of Noah's Ark
    • Kids and Families

    Toddler Sing-Along

    Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

    Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

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

Thursday Feb 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: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm
    Hands on History: Thursdays until 4:15 pm

    A family with kids digging through a sand box uncovering replica artifacts
    • Kids and Families

    Amphitheater Happenings

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 pm (Story Time)
    Saturdays and Sundays, 11:15 am (Music Jams)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 pm and Fridays, 3:15 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.