HOURS

MUSEUM GALLERIES, GARDEN & STORE

MON CLOSED

TUE CLOSED

WED 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

THU 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FRI 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SAT 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SUN 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For special activities on-site in partnership with community organizations, please visit the MOLAA Events section.

HOW TO GET HERE

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone 562.437.1689

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Take the Metro Blue Line to 5th Street Station. From the train platform, walk east on 6th street towards Alamitos Avenue. Arrive at the Museum, located between 6th and 7th Street. For your best route, use the Metro Trip Planner.

Free parking is available at the Museum or on the street.

COVID-19 Update: Opening to the general public

Dear MOLAA Patron,

When scheduling your visit to the museum please keep in mind the following:

Latest Health and Safety Information: Based on the latest local guidelines, attendees are no longer required to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test AND/OR vaccination for entry into this event. However, the California Department of Health strongly recommends that all attendees are fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the event. Be sure to check your venue website for the latest updates and guidelines as entry requirements are subject to change.

To stay informed with the most up-to-date information regarding the closure and reopening, follow us on social media.

Facebook @MuseumOfLatinAmericanArt | Instagram @molaa.art | Twitter @molaa

Be well and stay safe.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for more details as you plan your visit.

FAQ About our new Safety Measures: 

How are you making it safe to visit MOLAA again?  

Here’s what we’re doing to keep you – and our staff - safe: 

• Hand sanitizer stations throughout the museum.

• Increase cleaning of bathrooms and frequently touched surfaces.

• Latest Health and Safety Information: Based on the latest local guidelines, attendees are no longer required to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test AND/OR vaccination for entry into this event. However, the California Department of Health strongly recommends that all attendees are fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the event. Be sure to check your venue website for the latest updates and guidelines as entry requirements are subject to change.

Do I need to make a reservation to visit MOLAA? 

• Online reservations and ticket purchases are encouraged, but not required. 

• Walk-ins are welcome! 

• MOLAA Members do not have to make reservations ahead of time.

Do I have to wear a mask while visiting the museum? 

• Fully vaccinated guests and guests that show proof of a negative covid test are not required to wear a mask, but the Long Beach Health Department recommends that masks be worn indoors. 

• It is now optional to wear a mask for fully vaccinated guests and guests that show proof of a negative covid test. 

How long is my reservation for?  

• Your reservation is for 60 minutes. We kindly ask for your cooperation on arriving at the ticketed time to allow all visitors the full use of their allotted time. This helps us keep a control of the amount of people inside the building.  

What spaces are open to visitors? 

• Visitor will have access to the Lobby, exhibition galleries, the Robert Gumbiner Sculpture and Events Garden (when available), and the MOLAA store.   

Will the Robert Gumbiner: Sculpture & Events Garden be open when I visit?

• The Robert Gumbiner: Sculpture & Events Garden is included with admission when it is open.  If you are visiting MOLAA for our sculpture garden, please call ahead to confirm that it is open for viewing. 

How can I reschedule or cancel my reservation? 

• If you could not, or decided not to visit, please know that your tickets will be honored for any other day and time at MOLAA, as building capacity allows. Contact us to reschedule your visit at frontdeskstaff@molaa.org or call 562.437.1689. 

• All ticket sales are final. No refunds given.

Does the museum offer parking? 

• MOLAA offers free parking to all museum guests during general admission days.  

• In the event of a museum festival, there may be a fee to park at the MOLAA parking lot. Visit our Events webpage to see all museum event updates.  

Do you have exhibition tours available? 

• Yes, please visit our Groups and Tours Options webpage for more information on School and group tours.

• MOLAA also offers Docent led weekend in person tours at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Once a month, free virtual tours are given of the current exhibitions. Visit our Events webpage to see all upcoming museum tours.  

Do you have a café or food options onsite? 

• Onsite we offer a drink and snack vending machine option. Item options vary and are limited.  

Can I bring food or drinks into the museum?  

• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum galleries.  

• Visitors are welcome to enjoy a snack or bag lunch in our outdoor space. Limited outdoor seating is available on a first come first served basis.  

What other items are not allowed at the museum? 

• Oversized items such as large bags, backpacks, umbrellas, helmets, and skateboards are not allowed in the museum galleries.  

• Free lockers are available at a first come first served basis. Lockers are only large enough to fit normal sized backpack or two. Items larger than 10”x12”x20” will not fit in a locker.  

• The Front Desk team cannot hold your items at reception while you visit.  

Can I sketch inside the museum? 

• Pack your pencils and get inspired in the galleries! Small notebooks (11 x 14 inches or smaller) and pencils are welcome, but please leave colored pencils and pens at home. 

Can I take pictures inside the museum? 

• Photography is allowed inside the museum, but the flash must be turned off. Ask a gallery attendant if you’re unsure if an exhibition has restrictions. Make sure to use the hashtag #MOLAA for a chance to be featured in our Instagram stories! 

Can I take videos inside the museum? 

• Personal videography is not allowed anywhere in the museum.  

• If you are a representative of a corporation or the media and are looking to film onsite please contact Communications@molaa.org 

Do you have wheelchairs I can borrow while I visit the museum? 

• Standard manual wheelchairs are available for visitors free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. A release form will need to be signed and a valid photo I.D. is required to be kept at the front desk while the wheelchair is being borrowed. 

Who do I contact to plan my private event at MOLAA? 

• Please visit our Private Events webpage for more information on the different options we offer or email rentals@molaa.org  

Can I bring my service animal to MOLAA? 

The Museum of Latin American Art is committed to welcoming a wide and diverse audience, including those assisted by trained service animals. MOLAA complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), which defines service animals as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. MOLAA allows service dogs in all public areas of the museum. 

MOLAA does not allow Emotional Support Animals (ESA) inside the museum. Emotional Support Animals, Comfort Animals, or Therapy Animals which provide comfort do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. 

The following questions may be asked of each visitor with a service dog: 

• Is the service dog required because of a disability? 

• What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? 

If the dog is out of control or not housebroken, the handler will be asked to remove the dog from the museum.