Hours
Tue–Fri, 12:00–5:00 pm
Sat–Sun, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Closed Mondays

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Skirball Cultural Center

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    Skirball Puppet Festival

    Sunday, April 27, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Discover pockets of fun as you move between performances big and small from some of Southern California’s premier puppetry acts. Puppets of all shapes and sizes can't wait to meet you! 
     

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    Performers on stilts in elaborate costumes move and dance in the middle of a large group of families in a Courtyard.
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    Exhibition Opening—Spring 2025

    Opening Eve: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00–9:00 pm
    Opening Day: Thursday, May 1, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Get a sneak peek or join us for opening day of our spring exhibitions! Enjoy FREE admission to two new exhibitions, mingle with artists and curators, take a spotlight tour (or two!), stroll through our oasis, and more.

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    People gather in Ruby Commons at the Skirball talking amongst themselves with refreshments.
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    Common Ground Dinner: A Sephardic Experience

    Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 pm

    The next in our special series of shared meals and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation, this interactive culinary and musical journey celebrates Sephardic culture through song and cuisine, where participants will taste, sing, and explore the deep connections between food and tradition.

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    A table set for a meal with ceramic plate and cup on a blue cloth. The plate holds cooked fish and vegetables.
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    Late Night! Dirty Dancing

    Friday, June 6, 6:00–10:30 pm

    The Santa Monica Mountains transform into the Catskills with food trucks, dance lessons, late-night access to our exhibitions, and a screening of the classic film Dirty Dancing. Retro-inspired '50s and '60s resort wear encouraged!

    Details and reservations

    Photo of the front steps of the Skirball. People are standing around talking and ordering food from parked trucks. The words "Late Night!" are projected in lights on the side of the building.
Mother holding young daughter dancing and smiling outside during a festival

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