Craft Contemporary, Los Angeles

Name: Craft Contemporary
Address: 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90036, United States
Telephone: +1 323-937-4230

#198 among attractions in 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

Address

5814 Wilshire BlvdCentral Los Angeles (Mid - Wilshire)Los Angeles 90036 United States

Contact

+1 323-937-4230

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Day trips

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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:

Bus

Wilshire & Curson • Lines: Fairfax (2 min walk)