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The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just world. 🎨 If art + culture give you life, say less, we’ve got you. Visit us in Los Angeles! 🎟️ Admission to the Hammer is always FREE!

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Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 15d

As Sandra Jackson-Dumont said in tribute: "You have given us language where there was silence, beauty where there was erasure, and possibility where there was constraint… You have shown us that truth, when spoken through the right hand of an artist like you, can change everything."

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 15d

We were honored to celebrate Saar earlier this year at the Hammer's Gala in the Garden, where she captivated audiences with her warmth and wisdom.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 15d

One of the most influential artists of the last century, Saar spent more than seven decades creating work that explored African American identity, spirituality, and history.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 15d

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Betye Saar, just shy of her 100th birthday.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 19d

Zoë Ryan, director of the Hammer Museum, said, “For more than a decade the Made in L.A. biennial has been a convergence point for artists in Los Angeles. I am excited to watch Michael and José Luis develop an exhibition that will draw on the current dynamism and artistic legacies of this city....

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 19d

At MOCA, Blondet has organized Olafur Eliasson: OPEN (2024), MOCA Focus: Ana Segovia (2024), and Fictions of Display (2025), with upcoming exhibitions including Alexander Apóstol, Regime: Dramatis Personae, opening in September 2026.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 19d

Previously, Wellen was Senior Curator of International Art at Tate Modern where organized numerous exhibitions, including their major exhibition of works by Ana Mendieta which opened this month.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 19d

JUST ANNOUNCED! The next edition of our critically acclaimed biennial, Made in L.A. 2027, will be co-curated by Hammer Chief Curator Michael Wellen and Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles Senior Curator José Luis Blondet.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 20d

Join Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Angwin, former White House advisor Ami Fields-Meyer, & journalist Jessica Yellin for a conversation inspired by the N.Y.Times bestselling book "On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear" on Tues, July 28, 7:30PM https://hmmr.buzz/bedissident

The image shows the cover of the book "On Courage: How to be a Dissident in an Age of Fear" by Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer, flanked by portrait photos of two individuals. The person on the left has short hair, glasses, and is wearing a leather jacket. The person on the right is seated, wearing a dark shirt, with short hair.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· 29d

Watch every World Cup match with us on jumbo screens as legacy unfolds! TUESDAY, JULY 14, 12PM 🇫🇷 France vs Spain 🇪🇸 WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 12PM 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England vs. Argentina 🇦🇷 🔗 Let us know you're coming: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

A group of people in colorful jerseys are sitting and cheering at an event. Many are wearing Mexican national team jerseys, and some have face paint in the colors of the Mexican flag. There are various international flags hanging above them. The atmosphere appears joyful and lively.

A group of people sit in a room watching a large screen displaying a soccer match. Various international flags, including Sweden and South Korea, hang from the ceiling.

A group of people watch a sports event indoors. One person is wearing a U.S. Soccer jersey and cap, while another has an arm around them. There are drinks and a small soccer ball on the table.

A person and a child are playing with a blue and white soccer ball in a spacious courtyard. The area features modern architecture, colorful indoor spaces, and large decorative soccer balls. Others can be seen in the background enjoying the space.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jul 3

Artist Paul Sepuya is known for photographs that explore portraiture, collaboration, queer and homoerotic identity, and the conceptual potential of Blackness. ✨ Join us Wednesday, July 8 at 6PM when Sepuya will lead a special after hours tour of "SPACE IS THE PLACE." https://hmmr.buzz/sepuya-AHT

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Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 30

⭐️ Please note that the Hammer Museum and LULU restaurant will be closed Saturday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. We will be open on Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5, 11AM–6PM. For the latest information and to plan your visit, https://hmmr.buzz/hammer

Pedestrians cross a street in front of the Hammer Museum building in an urban setting. Cars are stopped at the intersection, and trees line the sidewalks. The sky is clear and blue.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 30

🇺🇸 Next week, Rick Hasen, Director of Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA, moderates an all-star panel for a special Hammer Forum reviewing the Court's most recent term. Unpack the implications of the latest cases and rulings with us. 🗓️ Tuesday, July 7, 7:30PM https://hmmr.buzz/gavelforum

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Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 21

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who inspire us with their wisdom, creativity, and unwavering support. Whether Dad is an art enthusiast or simply loves a meaningful day out, the museum offers the perfect setting to connect and be inspired.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 19

The foreground in Forrest Kirk's @forrestkirk painting, "Harriet Tubman," depicts a group of people walking toward a radiant portal of light that leads them to the future (our present), and their presence reverberates across history. ✨🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth!

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 19

🇲🇽🇰🇷🇨🇿 The Hammer is the place to be to see your favorite soccer players kick it into gear! 🇧🇷🇭🇹🇨🇮 Watch on multiple big screens, early afternoon to late night. Indoor/outdoor seating 🍔 Outside food & non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. 🥅 RSVP now https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 10

⚽️ The Hammer Museum hosts 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Watch Parties kicking off Wednesday, June 24. 📺 Watch matches on big screens 🧺 Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed 📣 Cheer with friends and fellow fanatics in indoor/outdoor seating https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup 🥅

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 7

We're continuing our celebration of 70 years of the UCLA Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts with a second selection of significant works that reflect the collection’s breadth and diversity. Now on view now through October 25, 2026. https://hmmr.buzz/works-paper-II

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Jun 5

Interested in how your brain processes art? The UCLA Department of Psychology’s Rissman Laboratory is conducting an independent research study exploring how people experience art in museum spaces. The lab is currently seeking voluntary, paid research participants.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· May 27

🗳️ The Hammer Museum at UCLA makes voting easy! We're an official Vote Center for the upcoming California Primary Election. POLLING HOURS Early Voting Period: Saturday, Saturday, May 30 — Monday, June 1, 10AM–7PM Election Day: Tuesday, June 2, 7AM–8PM

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· May 23

🗳️ Exercise your right to vote at the Hammer Museum at UCLA an official Vote Center for the upcoming California Primary Election, including primaries for the state’s governor, U.S. Senate, and other races. https://hmmr.buzz/VotePrimary26

A person sits on a modern outdoor chair, smiling and holding an "I Voted" sticker. Trees and contemporary buildings are visible in the background.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· May 15

A. E. Stallings brings poetry and scholarship to the debate around the Parthenon Marbles in her book "Frieze Frame". Join us with Stallings on Tuesday, May 19, 7:30PM https://hmmr.buzz/stallings

A person smiling next to the colorful cover of the book "This Afterlife" by A. E. Stallings, featuring stylized illustrations of people, plants, and insects.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· May 15

The Hammer Classroom Partnership Program—a FREE partnership opportunity for 4th-12th grade classrooms at Title I schools within L.A. County—is returning! Two fully-funded field trips to the museum | Hands-on teacher professional development sessions & more 🗓️Apply by June 1! https://bit.ly/3Pkxr3a

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A group of people seated in a circle outdoors, engaged in a lively discussion. The setting appears to be a modern building courtyard with plants visible. Everyone looks focused and some are clapping. The atmosphere is collaborative and friendly.

A group of people sits on the floor in a gallery, raising their hands towards a person standing in front of a large, decorated sculpture. In the background, an observer sits on a chair. The room has wooden floors and artworks displayed on the walls.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Apr 29

🔔 The Hammer Museum will close early at 6PM on Friday, May 1 and will be closed all day on Saturday, May 2 for a private event. We will reopen Sunday, May 3 11AM–6PM. LULU will be closed Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Apr 23

🚲CicLAvia—West LA is this Sunday, April 26! Our courtyard will open early with restrooms and water refill stations are available 9AM–6PM. Galleries are open 11AM–6PM Inside, enjoy self-guided art-making and more! Westwood Blvd. will be closed to cars and parking is accessible only on Glendon Ave.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Apr 22

This Earth Day, we’re highlighting artists whose work begins in communities of the Amazon. 🌿 Artists Nereyda López, Santiago Yahuarcani, and Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe work with materials from the Amazon—connecting land, memory, and myth. Their work carries ancestral knowledge rooted in nature.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Apr 21

Please note that on Friday, April 24 the Hammer Museum will close to the public at 6PM and re-open at 7PM to college students only for Arts Party: Forever. LULU will be closed for dinner. For more information, visit https://hmmr.buzz/forever.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Apr 17

Mark Bradford's @markbradfordart "James Brown is Dead" was amongst the museum's first acquisitions when the Hammer began its Contemporary Art Collection, established in 2005. 👀 See all the details—like early internet imagery—of this mixed media piece up close, now on view in "SPACE IS THE PLACE."

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Apr 14

Join artist Monica Majoli for an after-hours tour of "Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70." Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.

Hammer Museum 🏛️@hammer· Apr 10

We invite you to join esteemed writer, curator, and critic Hilton Als @hilton.als and Hammer Director Zoë Ryan @zoeryanprojects for a special evening of conversation on the practice of curation. Als will also read from a current work-in-progress. https://hmmr.buzz/als-ryan-curate