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UCLA Armand Hammer Museum

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Armand Hammer was born in 1898, the son of a Russian immigrant and doctor. He made his first million running his father's pharmaceutical business, and eventually became the head of Occidental Petroleum, where he made many millions more. His philanthropic efforts included promoting cultural exchanges between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, and acquiring an extensive collection of art. In 1990, his art collection became the basis of the Armand Hammer Museum.

The 14,000-square-foot museum covers two floors and includes a courtyard, which is used for cultural performances. The permanent art collection consists primarily of traditional art, from the Renaissance to contemporary periods, with an emphasis on Impressionist and post-Impressionist works. Artists on display include Cassat, Monet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Van Gogh. There also is a display of art produced by the 19th century French artist Honore Daumier and his contemporaries.

The upper level of the museum is home to the UCLA Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts. It contains more than 35,000 works, including prints, drawings, photographs, and books by creative giants such as Oscar Wilde and Paul Cezanne. The museum also is known for its visiting exhibits, which continuously change and are known to be provocative.

Location
The museum is located in Westwood Village at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard on the corner of Westwood and Wilshire. On-site parking is available in the mueseum's underground garage. With museum validation, the rates are $2.75 for the first three hours and $1.50 for each additional 20 minutes.

Hours of operation

The UCLA Armand Hammer Museum is closed on Mondays, New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Cost

Adults	$5.00
Seniors (ages 65+)	$3.00
Children (under age 17, with adult)	Free
UCLA students (with ID)	Free

Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Group reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.

Admission is free for everyone each Thursday.

Contact information

• Group reservations (310) 443-7041
• Receptionist (weekdays) (310) 443-7020
• Automated information (310) 443-7000

Disabled access
The museum provides disabled access. The upper level is accessible to patrons in wheelchairs via an elevator. Disabled-accessible parking is provided in the museum's underground garage.

Additional information
Visit the Armand Hammer Museum Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.