The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced that its highly anticipated David Geffen Galleries will officially open to the public on April 19, 2026. Designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Peter Zumthor in collaboration with director Michael Govan, the new facility features a horizontal, elevated design that spans Wilshire Boulevard. The structure will house 26 galleries on a single level, representing the culmination of a nearly two-decade redevelopment project.
This reopening is a defining moment for the largest art museum in the Western United States, signaling a shift toward a more integrated and non-hierarchical approach to displaying its encyclopedic collection. By replacing several older buildings with a singular, transparent, and elevated pavilion, LACMA aims to redefine the visitor experience and modernize its presence within the Los Angeles urban landscape. The project remains one of the most significant and debated architectural undertakings in the global museum sector.