A brand-new building at LACMA in Los Angeles has opened to museum members: the David Geffen Galleries. It opened to members on April 19, 2026, and a public opening is planned for May 4.
The idea isn’t only to show art, but to change how people move through it. Museums hold many kinds of human-made treasures—paintings, sculptures, photos, clothes, and pottery—and the paths, hallways, and open spaces can affect whether you rush by or slow down and notice small details.
The new building was designed by architect Peter Zumthor. Architects imagine and plan buildings before they exist, like making a walkable map that shapes how visitors experience a place.
A new museum space can create fresh ways for families, school groups, and other visitors to learn together. When you visit, try paying attention not just to the art, but to how the building guides you—where you pause, where you speed up, and how the space changes your mood.
The idea isn’t only to show art, but to change how people move through it. Museums hold many kinds of human-made treasures—paintings, sculptures, photos, clothes, and pottery—and the paths, hallways, and open spaces can affect whether you rush by or slow down and notice small details.
The new building was designed by architect Peter Zumthor. Architects imagine and plan buildings before they exist, like making a walkable map that shapes how visitors experience a place.
A new museum space can create fresh ways for families, school groups, and other visitors to learn together. When you visit, try paying attention not just to the art, but to how the building guides you—where you pause, where you speed up, and how the space changes your mood.