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

Spotlight

Later in Life: Adult B'nai Mitzvah

On view through Summer 2026 in the Kaleidoscope Gallery

A person wearing a prayer shawl stands with hands clasped

Exhibition

Common Ground

On view through January 3, 2027 in Ruby Commons

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

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

Permanent Exhibition

Noah's Ark

Ongoing

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

Thursday Apr 23

    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 Apr 24

    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 Apr 25

    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 Apr 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
    • Special Event

    Skirball Puppet Festival

    Sunday, April 26, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Sunday, April 26, 12:00–5:00 pm

    A child stares excitedly at a red dragon puppet in the courtyard.
    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 Apr 27

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Apr 28

    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Collage

    Tuesdays, April 7–28, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    Tuesdays, April 7–28, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    Detail of different colored paper cut and pasted together in a collage.
    • Classes

    Creative Writing at the Skirball—Writing America: A Mixed Genre Workshop

    Tuesdays, April 14–June 2, 12:00–2:00 pm

    Tuesdays, April 14–June 2, 12:00–2:00 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, March 3–April 28, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, March 3–April 28, 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 Apr 29

    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

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

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 12:30–3:00 pm
    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 3:30–6:00 pm

    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 12:30–3:00 pm
    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 3:30–6:00 pm

    The words, The Marvelous Mrs. Mahj appear in pink, funky letters on a black table surrounded by mahjong tiles.
    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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

    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.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 12:30–3:00 pm
    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 3:30–6:00 pm

    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 12:30–3:00 pm
    Wednesdays, April 8–29, 3:30–6:00 pm

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

Thursday Apr 30

    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 01

    • Kids and Families

    Sensory Friendly Fridays

    Fridays, 1:00–2:30 pm

    Fridays, 1:00–2:30 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 02

    • 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
    • Special Event

    Skirball at the Central Library

    Saturday, May 2, 2:00–3:00 pm

    Saturday, May 2, 2:00–3:00 pm

    A view of the Los Angeles Public Library's central location.
    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 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

    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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 May 04

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday May 05

    • Classes

    Creative Writing at the Skirball—Writing America: A Mixed Genre Workshop

    Tuesdays, April 14–June 2, 12:00–2:00 pm

    Tuesdays, April 14–June 2, 12:00–2:00 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, May 5–June 23, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, May 5–June 23, 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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 May 06

    • 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 May 07

    • 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)
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:15 pm (Suitcase Puppet Shows)

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

    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.