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.

Exhibition

Robert Russell and Lisa Edelstein: A Palace in Time

On view through September 6, 2026

A group of painting hung together in a gallery featuring everyday life and objects.

Exhibition

Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

On view through February 28, 2027

A wide gallery shot with a large mural of Wonder Woman and another with Superman.

Exhibition

Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86

On view through September 6, 2026

A gallery featuring colorful punk poster and clothing.

Tuesday Sep 22

    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

    Tuesdays, September 15–November 3, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, September 15–November 3, 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 Sep 23

    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Colorful game tiles with symbols on them.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    A table set up with colorful tiles and people playing Mahjong.
    • Classes

    Musical Legends of the Stage and Screen

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 23, 1:00–3:00 pm

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 23, 1:00–3:00 pm

    A woman sings on stage in a fancy short dress and roller-skates
    • 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, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    A table set up with colorful tiles and people playing Mahjong.

Thursday Sep 24

    • 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

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural 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.
    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Beneath the Harvest Moon

    Thursday, September 24, 7:00 pm

    Thursday, September 24, 7:00 pm

    Full moon over the mountains.

Friday Sep 25

    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural 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 Sep 26

    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural materials.
    • 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 until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays 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 Sep 27

    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural materials.
    • 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 until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays 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 Sep 28

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Sep 29

    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural materials.
    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

    Tuesdays, September 15–November 3, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, September 15–November 3, 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 Sep 30

    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural materials.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Colorful game tiles with symbols on them.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    A table set up with colorful tiles and people playing Mahjong.
    • Classes

    Musical Legends of the Stage and Screen

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 23, 1:00–3:00 pm

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 23, 1:00–3:00 pm

    A woman sings on stage in a fancy short dress and roller-skates
    • 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, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, September 16–October 7, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    A table set up with colorful tiles and people playing Mahjong.
    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Common Ground Dinner—Sukkot: Many Paths, One Table

    Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 pm

    Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 pm

    A place, bowl, and cup stacked made out of pottery.

Thursday Oct 01

    • 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

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural 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.

Friday Oct 02

    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural 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 Oct 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
    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3

    A family gathered under a sukkah made from natural materials.
    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays 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 Oct 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

    Archaeology Programs

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays until 4:15 pm

    Archaeology Dig: Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays until 4:15 pm

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

    Bloom Garden: Art and Nature Workshops

    Select Sundays throughout the year

    Select Sundays throughout the year

    Children walk along the Bloom Garden pathways.
    • 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 Oct 05

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Oct 06

    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

    Tuesdays, September 15–November 3, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, September 15–November 3, 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.