The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach presents modern and contemporary Latin American and Latinx art. Its galleries and sculpture garden make it a focused museum outing, with practical details such as opening days, admission and access worth planning ahead.
- Location: 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802.
- Opening pattern: Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Admission: General admission is $15; students with valid ID and seniors pay $10. Children under 12 and MOLAA members enter free.
- Garden: Admission includes the garden when it is open for viewing.
Finding the museum from the motel area
MOLAA is on Alamitos Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets. From the Royal Inn, it is about a 4-minute drive.
If you are using the Metro Blue Line, MOLAA recommends getting off at 5th Street Station and walking east on 6th Street toward Alamitos Avenue. The museum is between 6th and 7th Streets, making the station-to-museum route easy to orient around those cross streets.
For a broader look at local transport and streets around the motel, see how to get around downtown Long Beach.
What to see in the galleries and garden
The museum’s focus is modern and contemporary Latin American and Latinx art. MOLAA was founded in Long Beach in 1996 by Dr. Robert Gumbiner, and its collection and exhibitions connect that focus to a Long Beach institution.
The Robert Gumbiner Sculpture & Events Garden was inaugurated in 2006 and has a permanent display of more than 15 abstract and figurative sculptures. Works include bronze, wood, metal, stainless steel and polychrome metal. Admission includes the garden when it is open, but MOLAA advises calling ahead to confirm it is available for viewing.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries. You can eat in the outdoor space, where seating is limited and offered first come, first served. If you are planning a separate visit to the city’s other major art museum, what to know about visiting the Long Beach Museum of Art is a related option.
Hours, admission, and access
Admission is free for everyone on MOLAA Free Sundays. Long Beach residents can ask about a discount in person with valid ID; the museum does not state the discounted price.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
MOLAA encourages buying admission online in advance, though walk-ins are welcome and reservations are not required. Free parking is available at the museum or on the street. During festivals, parking in the museum lot may carry a fee.
Accessible parking spaces are in the adjacent lot, and all museum entrances and floors are accessible to visitors using wheeled devices or with mobility difficulties. Manual wheelchairs are available free on a first-come, first-served basis. Borrowing one requires a signed release form and valid photo ID left at the front desk.
Trained service dogs are allowed in public areas; emotional support animals are not allowed inside. Large bags, backpacks, umbrellas, helmets and skateboards cannot go into the galleries. Free lockers are available first come, first served, but items larger than 10 × 12 × 20 inches will not fit.
Making a short museum outing
For a compact visit, start with the galleries, then check whether the sculpture garden is open before adding time outdoors. MOLAA offers docent-led in-person tours at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, so you can plan your gallery visit around a weekend tour if that suits your schedule.
Before you go, check the official site for current hours, admission details and garden access. For questions, MOLAA can be reached at 562-437-1689.
FAQs
Where is the Museum of Latin American Art?
MOLAA is at 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802, between 6th and 7th Streets.
Is parking available at MOLAA?
Free parking is available at the museum or on the street. Lot parking may carry a fee during festivals.
Can you take food into the galleries?
No. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the galleries, though visitors may eat in the outdoor space, where seating is limited.