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

Common Ground

On view through January 2, 2028 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

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 Oct 20

    • 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.
    • Kids and Families

    Garden Time

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Skirball Garden Fellow Nik Berne leads a hands-on workshop in the garden.

Wednesday Oct 21

    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Colorful game tiles with symbols on them.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 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, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

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

    Member Preview Celebration—Judy Baca's Great Wall of Los Angeles, What We Carry, and Wishes Made Material

    Wednesday, October 21, 4:00–8:00 pm

    Wednesday, October 21, 4:00–8:00 pm

    Three image collage; a 60s style mural of a woman singing, an X-ray of items in bag, and two photo of people at a dinner party.

Thursday Oct 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
    • Classes

    Creative Writing at the Skirball: What We Carry

    Thursdays, October 8–December 3, 12:00–2:00 pm

    Thursdays, October 8–December 3, 12:00–2:00 pm

    Two women write in notebooks.
    • 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

    Garden Time

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Skirball Garden Fellow Nik Berne leads a hands-on workshop in the garden.
    • Public Programs
    • Special Event

    Exhibition Opening—Fall 2026

    Thursday, October 22, 7:00–9:00 pm

    Thursday, October 22, 7:00–9:00 pm

    People gather in Ruby Commons at the Skirball talking amongst themselves with refreshments.

Friday Oct 23

    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Handbuilt Pottery

    Fridays, October 9–23, 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Fridays, October 9–23, 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Hands craft a clay bowl.
    • 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)
    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 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
    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Dig

    Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm

    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 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 Dig

    Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm

    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 Oct 26

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Oct 27

    • 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.
    • Kids and Families

    Garden Time

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Skirball Garden Fellow Nik Berne leads a hands-on workshop in the garden.

Wednesday Oct 28

    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    Colorful game tiles with symbols on them.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    A table set up with colorful tiles and people playing Mahjong.
    • 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, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 12:30–3:00 pm (GROUP 1)
    Wednesdays, October 14–November 4, 3:30–6:00 pm (GROUP 2)

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

Thursday Oct 29

    • 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

    Creative Writing at the Skirball: What We Carry

    Thursdays, October 8–December 3, 12:00–2:00 pm

    Thursdays, October 8–December 3, 12:00–2:00 pm

    Two women write in notebooks.
    • 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

    Garden Time

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Skirball Garden Fellow Nik Berne leads a hands-on workshop in the garden.

Friday Oct 30

    • 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)
    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 31

    • 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 Dig

    Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm

    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 Nov 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
    • Kids and Families

    Archaeology Dig

    Saturdays and Sundays until 4:15 pm

    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 Nov 02

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Nov 03

    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: Contemporary Women Authors

    September 2026–January 2027

    September 2026–January 2027

    Five book covers are shown side by side
    • Classes

    Mah Jongg: Community Open Play

    Tue, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, 12:00–3:00 pm

    Tue, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, 12:00–3:00 pm

    A game table set up with people around it.
    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups: Contemporary Women Authors

    September 2026–January 2027

    September 2026–January 2027

    Five book covers are shown side by side
    • 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.
    • Kids and Families

    Garden Time

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus select Saturdays, 2:45 pm

    Skirball Garden Fellow Nik Berne leads a hands-on workshop in the garden.