Hammer Museum Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The Hammer Museum, affiliated with UCLA, operates as a cultural venue in Los Angeles dedicated to art and ideas. It emphasizes art and artists that challenge viewers to see the world anew and to imagine change, underscoring art's capacity to illuminate cultural and social questions. The museum presents dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances—designed to foster meaningful encounters with art and ideas, with free admission and public programming. Based in Los Angeles within the UCLA ecosystem, it functions as a mid-sized museum focused on accessible public engagement and education. A recent UCLA development noted is the launch of the Picture Start initiative, illustrating ongoing expansion of university-affiliated programming.