The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States, dedicated to collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting significant works of art from diverse cultures and historical periods. Its mission is to translate these collections into meaningful educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural experiences for a wide audience. LACMA showcases art histories from new and unexpected viewpoints, informed by the region's rich cultural heritage and diverse population. The museum's collection includes over 150,000 objects spanning 6,000 years of artistic expression globally, with strengths in Asian, Latin American, and Islamic art. LACMA also engages in partnerships, public programs, film and concert series, and educational outreach.
