Velveteria

Velveteria is a museum in Chinatown that displays velvet artworks and celebrates the culture of this textile medium. The exhibition presents hundreds of works featuring subjects like portraits, landscapes, and contemporary themes rendered on velvet fabrics.

The museum was founded in Portland in 2005 by collectors and relocated to Los Angeles in 2013 to reach a wider audience. The move allowed the institution to expand its presentation of the collection in a larger metropolitan area.

The collection shows portraits of famous figures like Elvis Presley, Abraham Lincoln, and Michael Jackson rendered on black velvet. Visitors can observe how this textile style honors popular personalities from music, politics, and entertainment.

The museum is located on New High Street and operates Wednesday through Monday. Visitors should know that it occupies a relatively compact space, so visiting in the afternoon or on less crowded days is advisable.

A dedicated room in the museum uses ultraviolet light to reveal hidden color tones in the artworks. This lighting technique uncovers details that are not visible under normal light conditions.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 2005

Website: http://velveteria.com

GPS coordinates: 34.06039,-118.23869

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03