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LACMA Hosts Third Weekends with Special Events and Free Admission Day

festival-fair · 2026-03-21

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is presenting its Third Weekends program from February 19 to 22, featuring various educational and interactive activities. On Thursday, a tour of the Buddhist art exhibition will be conducted by Michael VanHartingsveldt from the Japan Foundation and LACMA curator Stephen Little. Friday includes a figure drawing workshop inspired by Impressionist techniques, while Saturday offers an outdoor chess event. Sunday provides free entry as part of the SoCal Museums Free-for-All initiative, with over 30 participating institutions. The weekend also highlights the newly opened Village Square exhibition, with a curator-led talk by Alexandra Kaczenski.

Key facts

  • Third Weekends at LACMA run from February 19 to February 22
  • Free admission is available on Sunday as part of SoCal Museums Free-for-All
  • Events include tours, workshops, and talks focused on Buddhist art and Impressionism
  • Over 30 museums participate in the free admission day
  • The Village Square exhibition features modern art gifts to multiple museums

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  • Los Angeles

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