The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced the opening schedule for its long-awaited David Geffen Galleries, a new single-building replacement for its eastern campus. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 19, 2026, will kick off two weeks of previews for members and donors, with general public access beginning on May 4. The building, designed by architect Peter Zumthor, will feature a mix of returning collection highlights, recent acquisitions, and new commissions.
The opening marks the culmination of a project over a decade in the making and represents a major transformation for one of the nation's leading encyclopedic museums. The new galleries, with significantly expanded exhibition space, will redefine the visitor experience on L.A.'s Museum Row and are poised to become a new civic landmark, accessible via a forthcoming Metro station. The inaugural installation signals LACMA's commitment to both its historical collections and contemporary art.