Sylmar Neighborhood Council

AUGUST FREE MUSEUMS & Special Days!

Posted on 07/28/2026

Enjoy free admission in Los Angeles this August with special promotional days at cultural spots like the Autry Museum of the American West on August 5, LACMA all day on August 11, and ongoing free admission days at the Skirball Cultural Center and The Huntington. Year-round free favorites like The Getty and The Broad are also always available. 
Special Free Admission Dates in August 2026
  • August 5: Autry Museum of the American West (Free 10 AM–4 PM; advance registration encouraged)

https://theautry.org/visit

  • August 6, 13, 20, 27: Skirball Cultural Center (Free admission days)

https://www.skirball.org/

  • August 7: American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) (Pay-what-you-can, 11 AM–4 PM)

https://www.amoca.org/

  • August 11: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (Free to everyone all day)

https://www.lacma.org/

  • Sundays (Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30): Craft Contemporary and Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) offer free admission.

https://www.craftcontemporary.org/

  • Weekday Afternoons: The Natural History Museum of LA County provides free weekday afternoon tickets for L.A. County residents (3 PM–5 PM, reservation/ID required). 

https://nhm.org/

Always Free Museums in LA
If you want to beat the heat on any day of the week, several world-class institutions charge zero admission year-round (though parking or timed-entry reservations may apply): 

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT SYLMAR -

The Nethercutt Collection

The Nethercutt Collection is a museum and car collection complex located in Sylmar, California. It was founded by J.B. Nethercutt in 1971 and its centerpiece is the prestigious automobile collection of the Nethercutt–Richards family that contains over 250 cars, nearly all of which J.B. originally collected and owned.

Admission and Details
  • Cost: $5 per person (No cash accepted; free for kids under 12, veterans, first responders, and disability groups)
  • Reservations: Not required for the museum
  • Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Location: 15151 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar, CA
      
The Nethercutt Collection (Separate Tour)
  • Cost: $20 per person for the separate guided tour across the street
  • Reservations: Advanced tickets required
  • Hours: Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 AM; Saturdays at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM

https://nethercuttcollection.org/visitor-information/

Discovery Cube Los Angeles

At Discovery Cube Los Angeles in Sylmar, LA City Sanitation customers are eligible for up to 4 free tickets on the first Tuesday of every month by showing a valid ID and a matching utility bill at the admissions booth.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles is open on select Mondays, excluding certain Federal Holidays. Join us daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. See below for dates that are closed for 2026. Please check the calendar at checkout for complete details.

January 12, 26 | February 2, 9, 23 | March 2, 9, 16, 23 | April 6, 13, 20, 27 | May 4, 11, 18 | June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Address

11800 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, CA 91342

Hours

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday – Sunday

https://www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/

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