Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum, which is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles, is an art museum and cultural center known for its artist-centric and progressive array of exhibitions and public programs. Founded in 1990 by the entrepreneur-industrialist Armand Hammer to house his personal art collection, the museum has since expanded its scope to become "the hippest and most culturally relevant institution in town." Particularly important among the museum's critically acclaimed exhibitions are presentations of both historically overlooked and emerging contemporary artists. The Hammer Museum also hosts over 300 programs throughout the year, from lectures, symposia, and readings to concerts and film screenings. As of February 2014, the museum's collections, exhibitions, and programs are completely free to all visitors.

Hammer Museum
Established1990
Location10899 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90024 (by UCLA campus)
Coordinates34°3′34″N 118°26′37″W
TypeArt museum, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
DirectorAnn Philbin
Websitehammer.ucla.edu
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