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

Visitation Stones

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

The 1960s—A Generation on Fire: Judy Baca’s Great Wall of Los Angeles

On view through February 28, 2027

A colorful mural painting with a woman singing and swirling colors.

Exhibition

Patrisse Cullors: Wishes Made Material

On view through February 28, 2027

Two faded out polaroid photos of people at a table.

Exhibition

Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry

On view through February 28, 2027

Everyday objects made of white resin like cups and scissors

Tuesday Feb 02

    • Classes

    Mah Jongg: Community Open Play

    Tue, Nov 3, Dec 1, 12:00–3:00 pm
    Tue, Jan 5, Feb 2, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tue, Nov 3, Dec 1, 12:00–3:00 pm
    Tue, Jan 5, Feb 2, 1:00–4:00 pm

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

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting Workshop

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 23, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 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.
    • 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 Feb 03

    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, January 13–February 3, 10:00 am–12:30 pm (IN PERSON)

    Wednesdays, January 13–February 3, 10:00 am–12:30 pm (IN PERSON)

    Colorful game tiles with symbols on them.
    • Classes

    The Golden Age of Variety TV—Part II

    Wednesdays, January 6–February 17, 1:00–3:00 pm (IN PERSON)

    Wednesdays, January 6–February 17, 1:00–3:00 pm (IN PERSON)

    Ed Sulivan poses with the Beatles for his show.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, January 13–February 3, 1:00–3:30 pm (IN PERSON)

    Wednesdays, January 13–February 3, 1:00–3:30 pm (IN PERSON)

    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.

Thursday Feb 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
    • Classes

    Creative Writing at the Skirball: Mixed Genre All Level Writing Workshop

    Thursdays, January 21–March 11, 12:00–2:00 pm (HYBRID IN PERSON/ONLINE)

    Thursdays, January 21–March 11, 12:00–2:00 pm (HYBRID IN PERSON/ONLINE)

    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 Feb 05

    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Handbuilt Pottery Seder Plate Workshop

    Fridays, January 22–February 5, 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Fridays, January 22–February 5, 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    a blue hand built pottery seder plate with embossed plants.
    • 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 Feb 06

    • 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)
    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 Feb 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

    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 Feb 08

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Feb 09

    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting Workshop

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 23, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 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.
    • 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 Feb 10

    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, February 10–March 3, 10:00 am–12:30 pm (IN PERSON)

    Wednesdays, February 10–March 3, 10:00 am–12:30 pm (IN PERSON)

    Colorful game tiles with symbols on them.
    • Classes

    Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg

    Wednesdays, February 10–March 3, 1:00–3:30 pm (IN PERSON)

    Wednesdays, February 10–March 3, 1:00–3:30 pm (IN PERSON)

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

    The Golden Age of Variety TV—Part II

    Wednesdays, January 6–February 17, 1:00–3:00 pm (IN PERSON)

    Wednesdays, January 6–February 17, 1:00–3:00 pm (IN PERSON)

    Ed Sulivan poses with the Beatles for his show.
    • 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.

Thursday Feb 11

    • 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: Mixed Genre All Level Writing Workshop

    Thursdays, January 21–March 11, 12:00–2:00 pm (HYBRID IN PERSON/ONLINE)

    Thursdays, January 21–March 11, 12:00–2:00 pm (HYBRID IN PERSON/ONLINE)

    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 Feb 12

    • 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 Feb 13

    • 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)
    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 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

    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 Feb 15

Skirball is Closed

Tuesday Feb 16

    • Classes

    Skirball Book Groups—Off the Wall: Stories History Left Behind

    February–June 2027

    February–June 2027

    Five different book covers are shown in a line
    • Classes

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting Workshop

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 23, 1:00–4:00 pm

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 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.
    • 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.