GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live: A Celebration of Music
Explore music history at the GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live, featuring interactive exhibits, iconic memorabilia, and a celebration of Grammy Award winners.
The GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles is an interactive museum dedicated to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards. Explore exhibits featuring historical music artifacts, interactive instrument stations, and recording booths. It's an engaging experience for music lovers of all ages.
A brief summary to GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live
- 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, South Park, California, 90015, US
- +1213-725-5700
- Visit website
- Monday 11 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 11 am-5 pm
- Thursday 11 am-5 pm
- Friday 11 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Visit on weekdays for a less crowded experience.
- Check the museum's schedule for special events, live performances, and workshops.
- Allow at least 2-3 hours to fully explore all the exhibits.
- Purchase a TAP card for easy and affordable access to public transportation.
- Consider pre-booking parking, especially during events at L.A. Live.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From L.A. Union Station, take the Metro B Line subway to 7th Street/Metro Center Station or the A or E Line to Pico Station. From Pico Station, it's a 2-minute walk to the museum. From 7th Street/Metro Center Station, it's a 7-minute walk. Alternatively, several bus lines (30, 81, 442, 460, J-Line) stop near L.A. Live. A single Metro trip costs $1.75, and a TAP card ($2 to purchase) provides 2 hours of free transfers. A day pass is $5.
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Walking
From the intersection of Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard, the GRAMMY Museum is located on the east side of Figueroa Street, within the L.A. Live complex. The museum's entrance faces Figueroa Street. Look for the bronze disks embedded in the sidewalk, each representing a year of the Grammy Awards.
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Ride Share
From downtown Los Angeles, a rideshare to the GRAMMY Museum will typically cost $10-$15, depending on traffic and surge pricing. The destination address is 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Be prepared to direct your driver to the Figueroa Street entrance for convenient drop-off within the L.A. Live complex.
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Driving
When driving to the GRAMMY Museum, enter L.A. Live using the main entrance off Olympic Boulevard. There are several parking garages in the vicinity, including the East Garage (Lot E) and West Garage (Lot W). Parking rates vary, with flat rates often in effect during events. Expect to pay $25-$40 for parking. Check for event-specific parking rates in advance.
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