Museums (For Free!)
Did you know that you can enjoy some of the great museums in the Foothill Transit service area for free? Grab a sketch pad and pencil to be ready when inspiration strikes you, then hop on the bus.
Japanese American National Museum
The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry. They have a permanent collection of over 150,000 unique artifacts, documents, and photographs, as well as rotating exhibitions. Free admission is from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday and all day on the third Thursday of every month.
Silver Streak, Spring St and 1st St
MOCA Grand Ave
Founded in 1979, MOCA is the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles and is dedicated to contemporary art. MOCA Grand Avenue is host to elegant underground galleries, a café, the flagship location of the MOCA Store, and staff offices. General admission is always free, but you need to reserve in advance an online ticket.
Silver Streak, Grand Ave and 2nd St
MOCA Geffen Contemporary
A former police car warehouse in Little Tokyo renovated by the noted California architect Frank O. Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA opened in 1983. This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space and a branch of the MOCA Store. General admission is always free.
Silver Streak, Spring St and 1st St
El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Monument
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is near the site of the early Los Angeles pueblo or town where forty-four settlers journeyed from present-day northern Mexico and established a farming community in September 1781. Today, El Pueblo is a living museum and the historic and symbolic heart of the city, reflecting the Native American, African American, Spanish, Anglo, Mexican, Chinese, Italian and French cultures that contributed to its early history. Always free!
Silver Streak, Arcadia and Los Angeles St
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Established in 1971, USC Pacific Asia Museum is one of few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Free for all visitors the second Sunday of the month.
Line 187, Colorado and Los Robles
Hurst Ranch
The Hurst Ranch is a 3-acre slice of pioneer history that sits in the middle of West Covina. It was founded in 1906 by the Hurst Family. It was originally over 150 acres but slowly it was sold off for homes, schools and shopping. Now it is a community resource for residents to explore and enjoy. Always free! Please call (626) 549-0700 #5 to learn more about museum times and future events.
Line 272, Merced Ave and Orange Ave
Workman And Temple Family Homestead Museum
The Homestead Museum is a place to explore the history of the Los Angeles region from 1830 to 1930 . The six-acre site features the Workman House, an 1870s country home; La Casa Nueva, a 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival mansion; and El Campo Santo, one of the region’s oldest private cemeteries, containing the remains of Pío Pico, the last governor of Mexican California. Free guided tours of our historic houses are offered Friday through Sunday at 12, 1, 2, and 3 p.m., except for the 4th weekend of every month.
Line 185, Hacienda Blvd and Don Julian Rd
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