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3.9 (97 reviews)
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Giovanna M.

Really awesome event celebrating Columbia dance and art!! Of course another great artist on the third floor whose name is Sibio have an entire presentation on her art inspired by her own experience with schizophrenia. Also the gift shop has great gifts!

Ron L.

On a glorious day in LaLaLand, I decided to run into the Contemporary Craft Museum, formerly the Craft & Folk Art Museum. It was windy but brilliant blue skies and amazing clouds told me that afterward I would have to pop over to my childhood favorite, the La Brea Tar Pits. I wandered into the museum, and was rather disappointed to see a store with contemporary crafts. They had a few mildly interesting items, but I was ready to leave when I spotted stairs for a showing of string art. I thought this is a five minute exercise at least walking up the stairs. When I got upstairs it was a large room with incredible pieces. A German woman joined me and she knew the artist. We were the only two upstairs and we discussed the artists work. One suspended from the ceiling was one piece that she cut into 3. Tremendous detail on this pieces hung by string. After spending a good time in this upstairs room she excused herself and said she had to go upstairs. I didn't even notice any stairs going up to a third floor but when I went to leave I saw that the exhibit continued on another floor up. Thank goodness I didn't leave after I perused what really is a nice gift shop on the main level of this Wilshire Boulevard near La Brea and Fairfax.

Julie D.

As others have also mentioned this place definitely feels more like a gallery than a museum. I feel the same way about this place as I do about the Tar Pits - admission should be free. My friend moved to this area 8 years ago. We've driven/walked by numerous times, but for some reason never bothered to take the time to visit. I finally made it in on museum day right after walking around the tar pits. This is a cute spot. The staff outside were kind enough to explain everything to us as it was our first visit. We started from the top then made our way down and ended at the gift shop. The exhibit we got to see was amazing. One particular stitching piece was so breathtaking. The whole place is fairly small. We were finished within about 15 mins.

Gary I.

Nice little art museum across the street, catty corner from the La Brea Tarpits, and the huge multiplex that is LACMA. It can be seen leisurely in way less than an hour. Two levels of many changing artists & featured exhibits so the Craft & Folk Art Museum will not grow stale. There is street parking, but look for all the restrictions. Park on Wilshire Boulevard at the wrong time, your car will be towed away & be given a parking ticket. Reclaiming your car on the same day as it was towed will be around $200 plus & the fine may be close to a $100. Plus paying Lyft or taxi to get to the towing center. Definitely a place for people with specialized interest in the arts. 3+ Yelp stars for those of us not always into esoteric arts & crafts.

Front of the building
Jen L.

I noticed this building right away while I was in the park that houses the La Brea tar pits. It is painted beautifully and definitely stands out. The collection rotates and is very small. When I was there in late February 2018, it was a collection of ceramics... and they were interesting and inventive. So I wouldn't really call this a museum but instead a gallery probably. Although I don't think the pieces were for sale... so maybe a collection? The gift shop was nice and the staff was helpful. The museum is free on Sundays (or by donation). Not sure how often the exhibits rotate. There does not appear to be a permanent collection. Worth it depending on if you're interested in the exhibit of the moment.

Jenny Blumenfield || Out of respect for the artists I won't post their art but here's a description sheet so you can do your own research.
Amanda B.

I agree with some reviewers that Craft Contemporary is more of a gallery than a museum however I don't think that should deter you from visiting. An excerpt from the website reads in part, "Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions." I feel this is an extremely accurate description of the space and thoroughly enjoyed being exposed to crafted works by not-yet-famous artists and creators. The overpriced, mass-produced feeling of the shop on the ground level was surprising and disheartening to see after having has such a visceral experience with the art pieces on floors two and three of the converted house. I wish the shop was more authentic feeling, as the clay pieces were. Wven though I was in town for the weekend and visited as part of Free Museum Day I would be happy to stop in again when the displays change and will keep this on my list of places in LA to stay updated on!

Craft Night Etsy Pins
Colleen L.

This review is on crafts night (AKA Etsy) plus the exhibit by Maximo Gonzalez. When a coworker invited a bunch of us to crafts night here, I was a bit shy. Not knowing quite what to expect, not having a Kindle e-book reader I had to have faith. Better at taking and posting pictures than making crafts, I was reminded of sewing class in high school where I would get stuck somewhere along the way and have to ask the teacher a question. Little did I know what laid before us, a rewarding, supportive, take my mind completely off work experience. Paying the $7 entrance fee, the set up consists of your choice of a drink (beer or a small bottle of water) on an entry way table along with another table of chips/pretzels which you place in a paper bowl. Make your way to the crafts room you chose your seats at the tables. I would suggest getting here early or on time for optimum lighting/choice of materials to work with. Arriving on the later side (because of delicious gourmet tacos our hostess had us dine on beforehand at her home) the crafts night was already in full swing. The staff eagerly welcomed us and gave us a demonstration. There were instructions on the tables with paintbrushes, a bowl, special glue, a glass of water to clean the paintbrush off and a bone folder. Scissors, paper towels and cutting mats rounded out the supplies on the tables. A teenager could do this. I liked the very organized set up. We readied ourselves to embark on a Martha Stewart journey. For those of us who had not brought an old book with us, there were old books to chose from. We were taught how to deconstruct our chosen book. Next we picked out pretty papers and ribbons from their selection and applied those papers to the inner lining of the book with a special glue. Velcro fasteners were added to attach the e-book reader and the end result is what you see (Secret Garden is what one student made). Each of the e-book reader covers were unique and would make a special heart warming gift for an avid bookworm. From there we were encouraged to browse upstairs in the gallery. We were told to take as much time as needed, as they did not believe anyone should be kicked out. The 3rd floor exhibit of the Mexican artist Maximo Gonzalez enthralled me. As I gazed at the walls I felt I could have easily spent another 15 minutes there. Beautiful kitchen aluminum platters/implements (if you like the color silver) lined the walls. Murals of discontinued money designed in cut-out shapes, absolutely fascinated me. Aware that there were others around me, not to mention the staff, I suspect who did want to go home at some point, I decided to return in the near future. That way I could linger at my leisure and browse the gift store too. I encourage you to support this wonderful small but mighty and meaningful museum.

Deborah B.

There is something about this quirky little museum i love. I always discover new artists and they never fail to amaze me with their exhibits. If you are in the area and going to see something at LACMA save some time to check out this little gem across the street. $7 admission or pay what you can on Sundays!

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4.2(2.1k reviews)
0.2 miMid-Wilshire

Did you know that LACMA is free for LA County residents after 3 pm on weekdays. The large new…read moregallery space designed by Swiss architect Zumthor is light filled and spans Wilshire Blvd. It was very crowded on the Friday that we went, as the D Line had just opened. There was also free jazz in the courtyard. There were a couple of food trucks and lots of seating. The outside views from the gallery are awesome. The collection is outstanding however I didn't like the random displays which made no sense whatsoever. Most museum galleries are organized by sections but not here, which made it very confusing. Don't forget to see the massive Matisse at one end. There's also a Erewhon and gift store. Highly recommend for every Angelino.

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I had did some research before I stepped into this creative expression of fun collections. This…read moremuseum is definitely an art experience worth visiting with iconic figures and street art that paints Mr. Brainwash's (Thierry Guetta) main mantra for the museum, "Life Is Beautiful" which is dedicated to honoring imagination, joy, creativity and inspiration. It's his own work that is displayed but he also references artists work such as the famous Banksy and other artists. A friend told me that the documentary, Exit through the Gift Shop, is connected to this museum. I have yet to watch but will do so to gain more understanding. Apparently, it was free museum day because there were hosts at the door greeting and letting visitors in. That was nice. It wasn't too busy but a good crowd to where I had to wait for my turn to take photos. It's three levels including the rooftop where more artwork is held and a view overlooking Beverly Hills. They also have a gift shop with unique items for purchase. I bought a cutesy pen with an engraved quote on it. To add, I was instantly moved by the creativity and effort they put into this museum. It brought a lot of inspiration. The art work gave me ideas of how I would want a part of my home to look like. It was a fun visit and would recommend for anyone wanting to dig into their imagination and enjoys art. I am also a sucker for anything that brings out the inner child in me and this place fed it well. Thank you, Mr. Brainwash and staff. Ps. The museum might be closed now. Unsure if it's temporary or permanently but still wanted to share my experience. I visited it in January of this year.

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3.9(1k reviews)
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Needed a last minute outing to keep the kids busy so naturally, I googled my options. This…read morelocation was pretty convenient so off we went. Tickets were pretty easy to purchase online. I thought it was a timed entry but it is not...or it wasn't when we went. I followed the parking sign on the wall which led me to a lot just a little north of the museum. It was $20 to park there. Had I had more time to plan, I may have parked somewhere else as I felt that was a bit steep. I'm assuming metered parking would be hard to find in that location as it is in the heart of Hollywood. I thought it would be similar to the Museum of Illusions in New York, but rather than a museum feel, this was purely just photo ops. You can rent tripods at the front for $10. They also provide free lockers for your bags and stuff- which I would highly recommend. I didn't take up the offer in the beginning but soon realized that was a better option. I would also like to highly recommend and thank Tim! He showed us the ropes of how to take photos and he took some photos for us. He was friendly, professional and patient with my two young kids. He definitely knows his way around an iPhone camera and showed me some tricks I didn't even know. Tim's photos came out a lot better than mine as you need to find the perfect angle for the pictures to have that illusion effect. The tickets I purchased online also allowed us to go to the giant house next door and the upside down house. Tim came to the rescue again and took some amazing photos for us in the upside down house. It was a fun experience for all of us and I would definitely recommend visiting this location. If you see Tim, ask him for some pointers! Thank you, Tim!

I recently visited the Museum of Illusions and had mixed feelings about the experience. It was fun…read moreoverall, especially if you enjoy taking pictures. There are several photo-friendly illusion setups that make for some cool and creative shots. We bought the bundle deal and also visited the Upside Down House and the Giant House. While those were interesting to see, there still wasn't much to do at either location besides taking pictures. One thing I really appreciated was the front cashier--He was very nice and welcoming, which made the check-in experience pleasant. However, I don't think the visit was quite worth the price. It felt a bit too expensive for what it offers, especially considering the bundle included all three exhibits. The experiences are fun for photos, but they're fairly short and limited in activities. For the amount you pay, it would be nice if there were more interactive things to do or more areas to explore. Overall, it's a good spot if you're really into taking fun illusion photos, but if you're expecting a longer or more activity-filled experience, it may feel a bit overpriced.

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I had no idea this place existed until an Eventbrite ad caught my eye. Shiri Phillips was doing a…read moresolo show of here artwork. If you didn't know her work, it's the most fun, colorful and happy art at the intersection of Impressionism, portals and optical illusion, where you squint your eyes and each segment of color is like a pixel in a tapestry of interwoven color and texture. The vibe was amazing ing and I just had to go see this art and support this artist. I arrived and found an entire treasure trove of fascinating art by dozens of artists. Each style is unique and well worth coming by. Imagine walking through a museum of the most amazing only talented artists and all the art is for sale. I bought two pieces. One of Shiri's of course. The art is reasonably priced and there are many different sizes. I highly recommend Artspace Warehouse for some of the best talent in the L.A. art world. The staff is wonderful and extremely helpful and full of knowledge about each and every artist, the types of art and our chats were so chill- no pretentious vibes here. Just joy. This was really a thrill to see locals, families choosing art for their homes, and people like me who came a bit of a distance to share the art experience here. I highly recommend Artsoace warehouse.

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