The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open its new David Geffen Galleries building on April 19. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the 900-foot-long structure spans Wilshire Boulevard and will house the museum's permanent collection, featuring a non-hierarchical, single-level display of approximately 2,500-3,000 objects. The opening will be marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and two weeks of priority access for members.
The opening represents a major milestone for LACMA and the city's cultural landscape. The new building, a significant architectural addition, redefines the museum experience by organizing its global collection around oceanic themes—the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans and the Mediterranean Sea—to emphasize cultural exchange and migration. It aims to make the museum more accessible and inclusive, reflecting Los Angeles's diversity while providing a new, expansive venue for its renowned collection, from Old Masters to contemporary commissions.