Craft Contemporary, Los Angeles
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Facts and practical information
Craft Contemporary, formerly the Craft and Folk Art Museum, is a non-profit, non-collecting arts museum dedicated to showcasing contemporary craft in Los Angeles, California. The museum is located on Los Angeles' Museum Row on Wilshire Boulevard, and across from the George C. Page Museum and La Brea Tar Pits. It is the only institution on the West Coast of the United States to focus exclusively on craft. ()
Established: 1973 (51 years ago)Coordinates: 34°3'44"N, 118°21'22"W
Day trips
Craft Contemporary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: The Grove, Page Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Holocaust Museum LA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Craft Contemporary open?
Craft Contemporary is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
- Friday 11 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Craft Contemporary?
Nearby attractions include Page Museum, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Pavilion for Japanese Art, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Page Museum, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles (5 min walk).
How to get to Craft Contemporary by public transport?
The nearest stations to Craft Contemporary:
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- Wilshire & Curson • Lines: Fairfax (2 min walk)