Yes! Visitors are permitted to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy in our outdoor spaces. You may also dine at one of our on-site establishments. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the Museum galleries.

Yes! Electric vehicle charging stations are located on L1 in the North Parking garage and P3 in East Parking garage. There is a four-hour time limit for use of these stations, which are reserved for vehicles in the process of charging only. Charging fees apply.

Yes! Visitors may secure personal items in lockers, located on the lower level of the Main Entrance. To access a locker, please check in at the lobby security desk.

Walk-ups are welcome, but the only way to guarantee entry is to reserve tickets in advance. We especially recommend making advance reservations on FREE Thursdays and for Noah’s Ark on the weekends. Please note that same-day reservations cannot be made online.

Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted.

Yes! A limited number of wheelchairs are available for check-out on a first-come, first-served basis at the lobby desk in the Main Entrance and at the security kiosk in the North Parking garage. If you are parking in the East Parking garage and require a wheelchair, please call (310) 440-4676 in advance so that a security guard may be ready to assist you upon your arrival. To check out a wheelchair, you must leave an ID with Skirball personnel.

Please email info@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4676.

We offer a Member-for-a-Day Pass to organizations seeking auction items. To be considered, please fill out our online submission form here.

A confirmation email that includes a link to download your e-tickets will be sent a few minutes following your transaction. If you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox, please check your spam folder. Do not hesitate to reach out to info@skirball.org with any questions.

Please contact info@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4596.

For Noah’s Ark, visitors have ninety minutes from the time of their ticket, and you may enter at any point during your ninety-minute timeslot. Please keep in mind, arriving late means you will have less time to enjoy Noah’s Ark.

Same-day General Admission tickets can be purchased online until 12:00 pm during the week and until 10:00 am on the weekends. 

Same-day tickets to Noah's Ark cannot be purchased online. Limited same-day tickets to Noah's Ark can be purchased in person on a first-come, first-served basis.

Up to 10 tickets can be purchased on our website at one time.

You can place an additional order online to most easily add tickets.

Or email info@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4596 for assistance.

Yes. Please forward your e-tickets to the person visiting and share with them the name that the tickets are held under. Alternatively, you may email info@skirball.org to have the name on the order changed.

We offer discounts for groups of 10 or more for our permanent exhibition, Visions and Values, and select temporary exhibitions. Find pricing and information here.

Noah’s Ark is for all ages, those young and young at heart. The most engagement can be expected for ages 2 to 9. For the safety and security of all visitors, please be sure there is at least one adult per four children in your party. If you visit with more than four children, a second person aged 17 or older must accompany the adult to chaperone and assist in supervising the additional children.

We are flattered by your interest, but we do not allow birthday parties in Noah’s Ark. If you would like to hold a birthday party at the Skirball, please contact Hospitality and Private Events for more information.

Up to 10 tickets can be purchased on our website at one time. For the safety and security of all visitors, please be sure there is at least one adult per four children in your party. If you visit with more than four children, a second person aged 17 or older must accompany the adult to chaperone and assist in supervising the additional children.

The exhibition is a secular experience inspired by the Noah’s Ark story. For us, the story is about surviving the challenges life throws our way by getting along and working together.

As it turns out, Noah’s Ark is just one of hundreds of flood stories from around the world. In some tales, the ark is a walnut shell; in others, a hollowed-out pumpkin. But they all have huge storms, safe shelters, and new beginnings.

No. All our programs are general seating, first-come, first-served.

During many programs, food and drinks are available for purchase. Please email programs@skirball.org or info@skirball.org to inquire about a specific program.

Please first check the spam folder of the email address you used to register for the class/program. The link will also be re-sent on the day of your class. If you still cannot find the link on the day of the class, email adulteducation@skirball.org.

Thank you for your interest in Skirball Membership! There are several ways to join: 

• Online: Join here.
• Phone: Call our general phone line (310) 440-4500 or our Membership department directly at (310) 440-4599.
• In-Person: Become a Member at the lobby desk during Museum hours.

We have a variety of membership levels, some that receive different benefits. You can find information about levels and benefits, here.

When you go to reserve tickets online, you need to sign in to your membership account to receive your Member discount. Look for detailed instructions on the check-out page. The number of reservations you are eligible to make depends on your membership level.

Walk-ups are welcome, but the only way to guarantee entry is to reserve tickets in advance. We especially recommend making advance reservations for Noah’s Ark on the weekends. FREE Thursdays tend to fill up quickly, so we encourage Members to either make an advance reservation or take advantage of their year-round FREE admission on other days of the week when you can expect a more relaxed gallery experience.

Please note that same-day reservations cannot be made online.

Please email membership@skirball.org for assistance, but note that we are happy to look up your membership at the front desk with an ID. 

For all other Membership related questions, visit our full Membership FAQs or email membership@skirball.org.

Absolutely! We have many beautiful locations and facilities at the Skirball for a variety of events, no matter how big or small. You can submit an inquiry here.

Please call our general information line (310) 440-4500 to speak to someone directly. If you cannot reach a Skirball representative immediately, please leave a message and your call will be returned within 24 hours.

Please email info@skirball.org with this information.