Grammy Museum at L.A. Live

Tickets & Guide to the Music History Museum Downtown

⏱ 2 hours👤 All ages$$

The museum's approach is a mix of display and participation. Galleries trace the development of genres from jazz and blues to rock, hip-hop and Latin music, using artifacts, video and listening stations to tell the stories behind them. Interactive stations let you play with sound, and special exhibitions rotate through the year, often built around a major artist or an anniversary. The museum also hosts talks and performances in a small theater, so check the events schedule for the dates of your visit.

Practical details are worth confirming before you go. Hours vary by day and are subject to change, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays and on Thanksgiving and Christmas, with some pages listing Wednesday closures as well, so check the Plan Your Visit page. Visitors age seventeen and under receive free general admission, but everyone needs a ticket, and advance purchase is recommended for busy days and special exhibitions. Parking is available in the L.A. Live lots but cannot be reserved or validated by the museum, and Metro rail and bus lines stop nearby.

Plan on about two hours, a little longer if you read every label and try the studio exhibits. The museum is a natural pairing with a Lakers or Kings game at Crypto.com Arena or a meal in the district, and it is a good choice for a rainy afternoon. It is also a good stop for teenagers who care about music and for adults who grew up with the artists on display. A coffee shop and a terrace are available on site for a break between floors.