Museum of Latin American Art, Art museum in Long Beach, California

The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach is an art museum dedicated to contemporary works by artists from Mexico, Central America, and South America. Its collection features paintings, sculptures, and installations that demonstrate diverse artistic approaches and styles.

The museum opened in 1996 as the first institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary Latin American art. This founding made works from this region accessible to a wider audience and recognized their importance within the broader art world.

The works displayed here reflect how contemporary artists from Latin American regions express their own cultures and viewpoints through their practice. Walking through the galleries, visitors encounter how these creators present their societies and experiences directly to the viewer.

MOLAA is at 628 Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach's East Village Arts District, with free parking at the museum or on nearby streets. Galleries, garden and store open Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are closed Monday and Tuesday; holiday hours may differ.

The 15,000-square-foot sculpture garden, added in the 2007 expansion, uses raised and lowered platforms to divide the space into smaller areas, with a raised platform on the north side serving as an entertainment venue. Two low bubbling fountains, the larger in the centre, follow Latin American courtyard design.