California African American Museum
Museum Museum devoted to African American art and history
Museum in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park dedicated to African American art, history and culture. Visitors attend rotating exhibitions, public programs and educational displays near USC and other cultural institutions.
The California African American Museum (CAAM) is a state museum in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, dedicated to the art, history and culture of African Americans in California and the United States. It is a major public institution focused on visual arts, historical displays and public programs.
Exhibition galleries present rotating contemporary and historical exhibitions, plus programming such as lectures, performances and educational events for schools and the public. The museum maintains a permanent collection of artworks and historical objects that support exhibitions and research.
CAAM was created as a public cultural institution to document and present African American experience through art and history. Over time it has developed exhibition, education and public-programming activities aimed at both local and statewide audiences.
The museum sits in Exposition Park in South Los Angeles, next to major cultural institutions and a short walk from the USC campus. The site is served by surface transit and is near the I-110 and I-10 freeway corridors.
- Location: Located in Exposition Park immediately adjacent to the Natural History Museum and the California Science Center, within walking distance of the University of Southern California.
How to Get to California African American Museum #
Located in Exposition Park, a short walk from Expo Park/USC Metro station (E Line) or a 10-15 minute walk from the LA Memorial Coliseum. Street parking and park lots are available but can fill during events.
Tips for Visiting California African American Museum #
- Time a visit with an exhibition opening or community program-CAAM frequently hosts talks and performances that add depth to the galleries.
- Enter via Exposition Park and pair the visit with the adjacent Natural History Museum or the California Science Center for a full day.
- Check museum hours before visiting: special exhibitions may have different viewing times.
Best Time to Visit California African American Museum #
Any time the museum is open-weekdays are typically less crowded; combine with other Exposition Park institutions.
Weather & Climate near California African American Museum #
California African American Museum's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
