May 27, 2025
Dear Friend,
Learn more about the construction of the David Geffen Galleries, the new home for LACMA’s permanent collection.
The following work will be conducted this week:
The David Geffen Galleries and its surroundings will come to life with installations of outdoor sculpture, the openings of dining and retail spaces, and special preview events. Learn more about the 2025 plans.
With nearly 90% of construction finished through October 2024, April 2026 is set as the opening of the David Geffen Galleries. Learn more about the timeline.
How does custom-made glass panels enclosing the David Geffen Galleries fit architect Peter Zumthor’s and LACMA’s vision? Learn more about the special facade systems.
How is architectural concrete used for both the structure and the aesthetic finish of the David Geffen Galleries? Learn more about this unique material.
Last summer, LACMA marked the “topping out” milestone in the construction of the David Geffen Galleries. Learn more about the significance of topping out.
How will areas of LACMA’s collection come to life as never before in the new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA? Find out in a series of short videos about the new building coming to our campus. Watch now.
How is excavation for the new David Geffen Galleries furthering scientific research of the Ice Age? Learn more about fossils discovered in the construction site.
How will people and art in the new David Geffen Galleries be protected from earthquakes? Learn more about seismic base isolators in the new building.
Our general contractor, Clark Construction, continues working diligently to provide a safe work environment for the crews working on the site. To that end, and in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards, Clark Construction and its subcontractors have taken all necessary protective measures in accordance with government guidelines, which include the following:
Thank you for your support of LACMA in this time of campus transformation and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We wish you and your family good health.