Museum of Latin American Art
Museum Contemporary museum devoted to Latin American and Latino art
In Long Beach, the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) concentrates on modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art, with rotating exhibitions and a sculpture garden.
A museum in Long Beach, California devoted to modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Latino community in the United States. Its programming combines a permanent collection with rotating temporary exhibitions by artists from across the Americas.
Galleries present painting, sculpture, prints and contemporary media with a focus on transnational artistic movements and cultural exchange. The museum also runs educational programs and community outreach aimed at promoting awareness of Latin American visual culture.
Founded to create a permanent U.S. institution for this field, the museum has served as a regional and national center for exhibitions, acquisitions and public programs. Over time its collection and exhibition program have expanded to include artists working across the Americas.
Located in Long Beach within the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the museum is accessible by car and public transport from central Long Beach and greater Southern California.
- Unique mission: The only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art.
How to Get to Museum of Latin American Art #
Located in Downtown Long Beach at 628 Alamitos Ave. From the Long Beach Transit system, several bus lines stop nearby; it’s a 10-15 minute walk from the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and the waterfront area. Street parking and nearby lots are available.
Tips for Visiting Museum of Latin American Art #
- Visit on a Friday evening if attending one of the museum's popular community events or film nights.
- Stand in front of the museum's permanent collection pieces and then walk the outdoor sculpture garden for context.
Best Time to Visit Museum of Latin American Art #
Late afternoons and early evenings often have lighter crowds; check the museum's calendar for rotating exhibitions and public programs.
Weather & Climate near Museum of Latin American Art #
Museum of Latin American Art'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 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°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 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
