The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles explores American music, the recording process and the history of the GRAMMY Awards across four floors. Look for stage costumes, instruments, handwritten lyrics and other music artifacts, then try interactive exhibits with recording booths, DJ activities and karaoke. Displays change, so the artists and themes on view can vary. Families can make music together here, while anyone curious about how songs are recorded will find plenty to explore.
Music history across four floors
The GRAMMY Museum is at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. Its exhibits trace the history of American music, the GRAMMY Awards and the creative and technical work behind recorded songs. The collection includes instruments, records, music videos, handwritten lyrics and stage clothing associated with musicians and award ceremonies.
Displays cover a range of genres, including rock, hip-hop, country, classical, Latin, R&B and jazz. Alongside permanent collections, rotating exhibitions focus on particular artists, genres or moments in music history. The lineup changes, so check what is currently on view if you have a specific exhibition in mind.
Interactive exhibits and recording
Hands-on activities bring the recording process into the visit. Depending on the exhibits available, you can try DJ tutorials, singing, mixing or remixing, and recording in sound booths. Other installations use touchscreens, video and sound to explore how recorded music has changed over time.
The museum also includes red-carpet displays and costumes, instruments and other objects connected with musicians and the GRAMMY Awards. Interactive activities make the collection accessible to children as well as adults; families can try making music together as they move through the galleries.
Planning your visit
The museum occupies four floors, and the suggested route begins at the top and continues down. Set aside around 1.5 hours for the galleries and interactive displays. The museum is closed on Tuesdays, and parking nearby is paid rather than free. Restaurants are available in the surrounding L.A. Live area if you want to plan a meal after your visit.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long do you need at the GRAMMY Museum?
Plan for about 1.5 hours to explore the four floors and try the interactive exhibits.
Is the GRAMMY Museum suitable for children?
Yes. Children can explore interactive exhibits and try music-making activities. The supplied information states that children under 17 have free admission.
Is the GRAMMY Museum closed on any day?
It is closed on Tuesdays. Check the current hours before setting out.
Is there free parking at the GRAMMY Museum?
No free parking is available around the museum. Paid parking options are nearby.
