Hammer Museum Bag Policy
What's allowed, what's prohibited, and what to know before you go.
Los Angeles, California
Quick answer
The Hammer Museum allows bags up to 12″ × 6″ × 12″ — no clear bag required. Bags larger than this must be checked at the welcome desk. Point-and-shoot cameras are permitted; cameras with detachable lenses are not. Outside food and drink are not allowed; empty water bottles can be filled inside. Medications are permitted in original containers.
You can bring
- Small bag up to 12″ × 6″ × 12″
- Empty water bottle
- Point-and-shoot camera
You can't bring
- Bags larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″
- Cameras with detachable lenses
- Outside food and drink
Common questions
(the stuff people ask at the door)
Can I bring a camera into the Hammer Museum?
Point-and-shoot cameras are permitted at the Hammer Museum; cameras with detachable lenses are not allowed.
Does the Hammer Museum have parking?
The Hammer Museum offers self-parking in its underground garage with entrances on Westwood and Glendon Boulevards. Rates are $8 for the first three hours with museum validation, then $3 for each additional 20 minutes, up to a $22 daily maximum. A flat $8 rate applies after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
Is the Hammer Museum accessible for visitors with disabilities?
Yes, the Hammer Museum is fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms. Wheelchairs are available at the welcome desk on a first-come, first-served basis, or can be reserved in advance by calling 310-443-7020 or emailing [email protected]. Service animals are welcome throughout the museum.