The Long Beach Museum of Art's downtown space shows emerging and established artists, and admission is free for everyone. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am–4pm; closed most federal holidays.
Long Beach Unified School District students get into LBMA's oceanfront museum free (students otherwise pay $10). The campus includes a historic 1911 craftsman home and a two-story gallery with views of the Queen Mary and Catalina Island. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am–5pm, with free parking in the museum lot on Ocean Blvd.
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Catch: Only for: LBUSD students · Students under 12 must come with an adult, who pays general admission ($15) unless a member
Tour the historic adobe ranch house and its gardens in Long Beach for free during public hours; check in at the Visitor Center and a volunteer will point you to tours and exhibits. Open Wednesday to Friday and Sunday 1–5pm, and Saturday 10am–5pm. Reservations are only needed for groups of 8 or more.
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach is free every Sunday, 11am–6pm, and docent-led tours run at 2pm. Regular admission is $15, and kids under 12 get in free any day it's open (Wednesday–Sunday). Parking at the museum is free on general admission days.
Rancho Los Alamitos, a historic site in Long Beach, is free to visit, parking included. Docent-guided house tours start every hour from 1 to 4pm, and walk-ins can join when space allows. Open Wednesday–Sunday 1–5pm (last entry 4:30).
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Catch: Groups over 10 must reserve (free)
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