Do you like free stuff? Do you like to wander through museums? Then I’ve got a deal for you.
This coming Saturday — March 23 — dozens of Southern California museums in Southern California are opening their doors and inviting you to visit. For free. Yes, I said no charge. (Sadly, sometimes the parking is not free, but still …)
Note that some places ask you to reserve in advance, so read up on the details. And the free admission applies to the general museum, not any specially ticketed exhibitions. If I were you, I’d get there right when they open, because this will be one crowded day.
Here’s the freebie list, courtesy of the SoCalMuseums.org website. It’s a good idea to check for new additions. And note that some of these museums are free all the time!
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Exhibits on the movies, film showings and more. (Advance reservations are sold out, but you can still show up and try to get in.). www.academymuseum.org
American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. One of the largest collections of ceramic art in the nation. (Make mandatory advance reservations at amoca.org/events/freeforall_24/ or by email to [email protected] or call 909-865-3146). amoca.org
Armory Center for the Arts 145 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena. No reservations required. Note that this place in Old Pasadena is always free! Offers exhibitions, workshops and more. www.armoryarts.org
Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (Advance reservations required. Visit theautry.org to make a reservation). Interesting museum exploring the frontier of the American West, including Native American culture, cowboys, artwork and rotating exhibitions. Free parking. theautry.org
Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College, 120 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. This museum of contemporary and historic art is always free. www.pomona.edu/museum
Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main St., Santa…
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