1 / 3Craft Contemporary
📍 Central LA, CA
Intimate Miracle Mile museum with rotating craft exhibitions across three floors, covering mosaic, ceramics, woodwork, fabric art, and mixed media. Museum shop stocks work from local and international artisans. Parking is off-site.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 8 and up who have some existing interest in art and craft. The three-floor layout keeps visits to a focused 45-90 minutes - manageable without overstaying attention spans. Combining it with the LA Brea Tar Pits directly across the street creates a full half-day museum itinerary without additional driving.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jonathan Reed
7 months ago
“Lovely museum with mixed media craftsmanship and art. We went during Free For All Museum Day this year and enjoyed the two open exhibits on the 2nd and 3rd floor. I especially loved the mosaic tile, woodwork, ceramic, and fabric art showcased. The museum is across the street from the LA Brea Tar Pits so a quick walk between the two if you'd like to go to multiple museums in a single trip. Thank you for allowing free admission for this year's Free For All Museum Day. We are so appreciative for you welcoming us to see the art ☺️”
Reine Bouret
8 months ago
“Executive Director if Los Angeles 's Craft Contemporary Museum Tour and Lecture was outstanding on January 10th , 2026 . Unforgettable !!!”
Ben Park
7 months ago
“Cute museum. Three floors and you have a variety of crafted items to look at. The store is interesting.”
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Overview
Craft Contemporary occupies three floors adjacent to the LA Brea Tar Pits on Wilshire Boulevard. Exhibitions rotate regularly and have included perfume installations, Tea Towel art, and mixed media craft showcases with a consistent focus on women artists underrepresented in larger LA institutions. The museum shop carries curated pieces from the exhibiting artists. Free Museum Day events offer no-cost entry on select dates each year.
