GRAMMY Museum
GRAMMY Museum
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The GRAMMY Museum® is an interactive space where all aspects of music are experienced, explored, and celebrated. We break down the barrier between artist and audience, telling stories of how music has shaped our collective identity and cultural understanding. By deconstructing the creative process, considering music makers through a broader social lens, and placing you in the creator role, our thought-provoking exhibits and programs showcase the storied legacy of music—the thread that connects us.
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Downtown Los Angeles is a busy metropolis of towering buildings, bustling streets, and industrial warehouses. There is a distinct multiplicity of cultures here with a growing influx of business professionals and hipsters. Many call the evolution of Downtown over recent years gentrification. New lofts, bars, hotels and restaurants are popping up regularly. Downtown is home to some of the very best restaurants in the city leading the LA foodie scene, plus it is the location of cultural and sports venues including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Staples Center, and the Coliseum at the University of Southern California.
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- Pico • 7 min walk
- 7th St/Metro Center • 9 min walk
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- joaniemariaEldridge, Iowa5,191 contributionsVery well done! Music lovers will enjoy.We enjoyed our visit. We snagged a couple free tickets from the public library and then paid for a $15 senior ticket entry. Four floors of displays. We spent about 1 1/2 hours here. Parking is available in public parking ramps nearby for $7. If you love music and the Grammys, go! The Shakira display was very good. We also enjoyed the Grammy wardrobe displays as well as the Michael Jackson items displayed. Very well done. The films are worth watching, too. I watched part of one about music writers, and another showing Grammy highlights throughout the years.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 March 2024
- Andrew Q393 contributionsMust See for Music BuffsThe Grammy Museum is easy to get to by Metro, right next door to Crypto.com stadium. There were special exhibits on Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and the Roxy night club which were very interesting. Although not my kind of music there were also exhibits on rap and hip hop, and I'm still not sure I understand them.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 30 March 2024
- CraigWellington, New Zealand28 contributionsNice and interesting way to spend a few hours in LAMy daughter wanted to go and I was lukewarm on the idea but it was great, Good value for money and the exhibits were really interesting. We wandered around for number of hours looking at and watching the exhibits. Additionally there are a number of fun interactive things you can do (Hip Hop are and the Shakira exhibit). I also really enjoyed the Michael Jackson "Thriller" video focus. Some cool outfits from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Eminem etc. Would recommend as a cheap, fun thing to do.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 April 2024
- Angela RLawnside, New Jersey39 contributionsMusic lovers dreamIf you love me the way I do, you’ve gotta stop here. My only regret is I wish we had more time. Start at the top floor a hip-hop lovers dream. All the music video and memorabilia had us in all. I would certainly visit this place again.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 13 May 2024
- DebbieSan Francisco, California48 contributionsGood museum for music loversThis is a small interesting museum. Their exhibits are constantly changing which is great for frequent visitors. Do not go there expecting a comprehensive history of the Grammys or the recording industry. Before going to the museum, I suggest checking their website for a list of current exhibits to see if they interest you at all. The museum has five floors, but only two floors have exhibits that are included in the basic general admission. On the day we attended, they had “Hip-hop America: The mixtape experience” on the fourth floor. This is a fascinating, historical, interactive, well-curated exhibit of the impact and evolution of hip hop. I enjoyed the nostalgic videos, music, and fashion throughout this exhibit. The fourth floor also has a small Michael Jackson exhibit which displays some of his dazzling jackets as well as a brief documentary which goes behind the scenes of his Thrilller” video. The third floor had the K-Pop “Hybe: We Believe in Music” exhibit which required an additional entrance fee. For admission into the Hybe K-pop gallery, they gave visitors a paper ticket with a photo of their favorite Hybe K-pop artist. This K-pop exhibit seemed to be heavily BTS- oriented and displayed the members’ outfits from “Proof” and “Yet to Come”. There were other costumes from other Hybe artists such as Enhypen, Seventeen, TXT, and Le Sserafim. The second floor gallery is devoted to the Latin Grammys and has some beautiful posters and sparkly costumes worn by Latin stars. The Clive Davis auditorium on this floor hosts ticketed events (mostly talks) with various famous recording artists. The fifth floor has their relaxing rooftop terrace and cafe. The first floor is their retail store. I think one can finish this museum in under two hours. I recommend going there if you are a music lover and appreciate learning more about different genres of popular musical history.Visited October 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 September 2024
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Ellie
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia532 contributions
Nov 2019
As true music lovers, we were a bit disappointed with the quantity of information and the number of music stars included and available for visitors. There were so many amazing achievements and so many great musicians in history, it is shame that you could not see at least a small tribute for many of them. However, those that are included have a nice tribute and you might find some really interesting facts. It is a small museum, it will not provide entertainment for more than 60 -90 minutes. Not even close to how big Grammy's were in our eyes. The outside of the museum is interesting as well, so do walk around the building
Written 16 February 2020
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Diana C
Santa Rosa, CA4 contributions
Dec 2019
Wonderful photos and video clips of musicians and their acts in genre after genre - r&b, gospel, country, pop, blues and others— all Grammy worthy and Grammy winners. Then there are the costumes and paraphernalia and musical instruments. Really a fun trip back in time as well as a tribute to the diversity in American music. It is a small museum, easily done in a couple of hours.
Written 2 January 2020
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Phavored1
Atlanta, GA170 contributions
Jan 2020
This covers the GRAMMY from the beginning, and all of the music categories. I was especially fascinated with the various outfits on display: Michael Jackson's beaded military-style jackets, celebrity gowns and tuxedos they wore to the GRAMMY with corresponding photos. The history of the GRAMMY was extremely fascinating. The Beyond Black The Style of Amy Winehouse was interesting. I found all of the galleries very informative. It is quite obvious that celebrities, or their estates, donate the designer outfits worn on the red carpet to this museum. Come with your best outfit. There is a red carpet photo opportunity for you too.
Written 4 February 2020
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Debbie
San Francisco, CA48 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This is a small interesting museum. Their exhibits are constantly changing which is great for frequent visitors. Do not go there expecting a comprehensive history of the Grammys or the recording industry. Before going to the museum, I suggest checking their website for a list of current exhibits to see if they interest you at all.
The museum has five floors, but only two floors have exhibits that are included in the basic general admission. On the day we attended, they had “Hip-hop America: The mixtape experience” on the fourth floor. This is a fascinating, historical, interactive, well-curated exhibit of the impact and evolution of hip hop. I enjoyed the nostalgic videos, music, and fashion throughout this exhibit. The fourth floor also has a small Michael Jackson exhibit which displays some of his dazzling jackets as well as a brief documentary which goes behind the scenes of his Thrilller” video.
The third floor had the K-Pop “Hybe: We Believe in Music” exhibit which required an additional entrance fee. For admission into the Hybe K-pop gallery, they gave visitors a paper ticket with a photo of their favorite Hybe K-pop artist. This K-pop exhibit seemed to be heavily BTS- oriented and displayed the members’ outfits from “Proof” and “Yet to Come”. There were other costumes from other Hybe artists such as Enhypen, Seventeen, TXT, and Le Sserafim.
The second floor gallery is devoted to the Latin Grammys and has some beautiful posters and sparkly costumes worn by Latin stars. The Clive Davis auditorium on this floor hosts ticketed events (mostly talks) with various famous recording artists.
The fifth floor has their relaxing rooftop terrace and cafe. The first floor is their retail store.
I think one can finish this museum in under two hours.
I recommend going there if you are a music lover and appreciate learning more about different genres of popular musical history.
The museum has five floors, but only two floors have exhibits that are included in the basic general admission. On the day we attended, they had “Hip-hop America: The mixtape experience” on the fourth floor. This is a fascinating, historical, interactive, well-curated exhibit of the impact and evolution of hip hop. I enjoyed the nostalgic videos, music, and fashion throughout this exhibit. The fourth floor also has a small Michael Jackson exhibit which displays some of his dazzling jackets as well as a brief documentary which goes behind the scenes of his Thrilller” video.
The third floor had the K-Pop “Hybe: We Believe in Music” exhibit which required an additional entrance fee. For admission into the Hybe K-pop gallery, they gave visitors a paper ticket with a photo of their favorite Hybe K-pop artist. This K-pop exhibit seemed to be heavily BTS- oriented and displayed the members’ outfits from “Proof” and “Yet to Come”. There were other costumes from other Hybe artists such as Enhypen, Seventeen, TXT, and Le Sserafim.
The second floor gallery is devoted to the Latin Grammys and has some beautiful posters and sparkly costumes worn by Latin stars. The Clive Davis auditorium on this floor hosts ticketed events (mostly talks) with various famous recording artists.
The fifth floor has their relaxing rooftop terrace and cafe. The first floor is their retail store.
I think one can finish this museum in under two hours.
I recommend going there if you are a music lover and appreciate learning more about different genres of popular musical history.
Written 1 October 2024
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V S
6 contributions
Jun 2020
I never get tired of walking through the Gammy Museum!
Each time I would visit the Grammy museum I would just feel so much magic and positive energy all around me.
The Music Industry may have lot some of its magic, and for the past decade the Music Industry just seems 'lost'. Still I remain hopeful.
It is my hope that the entertainment industry in whole finds its way back home.
I miss you!
~Lady Love
Each time I would visit the Grammy museum I would just feel so much magic and positive energy all around me.
The Music Industry may have lot some of its magic, and for the past decade the Music Industry just seems 'lost'. Still I remain hopeful.
It is my hope that the entertainment industry in whole finds its way back home.
I miss you!
~Lady Love
Written 15 May 2021
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Candace C
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
It was a bummer. If I didn't drive the 40 min to get there. Pay $17 in parking and $40 for tickets (discount by the way cause a floor was completely closed). If it was right down the street and half the price I could understand. We walked through the 2 floors in about 22 min and I was so underwhelmed I had to ask the lady at the front if I missed something. It was a no.
Written 1 August 2024
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC25,942 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
One of the perks of the hotel I was staying at was two free tickets daily to the Grammy Museum. Only one of the days I was in town was optimal for me to go and I was there when they opened right at 11am. I showed them my hotel key and was told I had access to all three levels of the museum. The 2nd floor was celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammy’s and was mainly clothes for artists I wasn’t familiar with (I knew three or four of them). They also had a few of the actually Grammy Awards given to artists. There was a lot of information in both English and Spanish which I thought was a nice touch. The 3rd floor housed two special exhibits where I had to show my hotel key again to gain entry to. The main exhibit there was about K-Pop groups. Again mainly clothes and a few video experiences. The other special exhibit was actually very interesting to me called Mono to Immersive. They played a Grammy performance by BTS using sound quality from the 1880s through today. It was really cool to hear the difference that time had had on audio. The 4th floor had a small Michael Jackson area with a few pieces of clothing and a documentary playing. But most of this floor was a Hip Hop experience. Lots of clothes again but also a huge room playing Hip Hop/Rap Grammy performances. I actually stopped myself when one performance came on to get to enjoy it. Overall, I’m not sure the museum if worth the admission fee, so I’m glad it was free for me to go.
Written 18 September 2024
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Ronald D
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
4th floor was closed and for that we got a little discount on the tickets. But even 16 dollars per person as too much paid for an event where not even a single Grammy is displayed. Very disappointing visit.
Written 6 October 2023
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timothyy298
Redding, CA403 contributions
Feb 2020
Our visit to the museum was complimentary as we were staying at a nearby hotel. While I did find the history interesting, I must say I felt short-changed. There are so many other artists to explore. If you are not into the featured artists., you will likely feel that this is not time well-spent. I was in and out in under an hour.
Written 5 March 2020
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Craig
Wellington, New Zealand28 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
My daughter wanted to go and I was lukewarm on the idea but it was great, Good value for money and the exhibits were really interesting. We wandered around for number of hours looking at and watching the exhibits. Additionally there are a number of fun interactive things you can do (Hip Hop are and the Shakira exhibit). I also really enjoyed the Michael Jackson "Thriller" video focus. Some cool outfits from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Eminem etc. Would recommend as a cheap, fun thing to do.
Written 25 April 2024
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I don't think so, but I honestly cannot say for sure (one way or another). If I were you, I would email or contact the museum to find out.
Written 7 September 2020
How many hours are needed to go through the museum? Would 2 hours be enough time.
Written 12 January 2017
Apologies for the late response. Absolutely 2 hours is plenty but if you want to read everything you can really spend about 3 hours.
Written 22 February 2017
how do i know if theres no more tickets today?
Written 23 December 2016
Call the box office. Unless there is a special program that closes the auditorium I don't think you would have a problem buying tickets.
Written 26 December 2016
what is weather in second week of February?
Written 16 February 2015
February is usually our coldest and wettest month. However, this year it has been unusually warm. If this weather pattern continues it should be in the high 60's to mid 70's at during the day and high 50's to low 60's at night.
Written 17 February 2015
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