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 28, 12:00–5:00 pm

    Puppets of all shapes and sizes will delight and surprise as you move between performances by some of Southern California’s premier puppetry acts.

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    In a large outdoor crowd, two young kids stand before a performer operating a large red and yellow dragon puppet
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    Late Night! Wild Things Are Happening

    Friday, May 10, 6:30–10:30 pm

    Let the wild rumpus start! With food, drinks, music, and fun, come celebrate the imaginative worlds of Maurice Sendak with special late-night gallery access and programming.

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    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.
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    Skirball at the Central Library

    Saturday, May 11, 2:00–3:00 pm
    Saturday, Jun 15, 2:00–3:00 pm
    Saturday, Jul 13, 2:00–3:00 pm

    Ignite imagination and creativity! Join Skirball Educators at the Los Angeles Central Library for story time and artmaking inspired by Skirball's permanent and temporary exhibitions.

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    A view of the Los Angeles Public Library's central location.
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    The Sounds of Common Ground

    Sunday, May 19, 2:00 pm

    An interactive, multimedia exploration featuring sonic improvisation around the Common Ground exhibition, featuring Austin Antoine of Get Lit and Common Ground artist Adam Silverman.

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    The artist Adam Silverman stands before his artwork Common Ground, a series of large ceramic vessels on tables. Beside his image is a close-up photograph of one of the vessels.
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    In the Spotlight: The Skirball Collection

    Select Wednesdays/Thursdays, Apr 18–Dec 18, 2:00 pm

    Throughout 2024, in celebration of Jewish culture and the American Jewish experience, Skirball team members will offer spotlight tours of Jewish ceremonial art, ritual objects, and material culture found in the Skirball collection and on display in Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America. 

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    Large replica of liberty torch in the Vision and Values gallery
Mother holding young daughter dancing and smiling outside during a festival

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