Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
Beyond Frida, Women artists shaping modern & contemporary Mexican art: An evening lecture series led by art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin, Sips & Stories reveals the too often-forgotten histories of women artists. Each lecture brings history to life through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into the world of the incredible women of Mexican art history. Snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Gel Printing Plates! All materials will be provided by MOLAA! Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited. Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Juega con Yoga is a Sunday morning Hatha flow designed to wake up your body, lift your spirit, and send you into the week feeling energized and grounded. No experience needed.
Each class weaves together a fun, accessible flow with music that makes you want to move, breathing techniques to root and energize, and a playful intention to carry into your week. You will stretch, strengthen, and leave feeling connected with yourself, ready for whatever the week brings.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Join us for a fabulous evening celebrating the launch of the internationally acclaimed book, Luchadores Versus Everything by Viviana Garcia Besne, Jeffrey Everett y Amigos. Light snacks provided and cocktails for purchase. Artist panel begins at 6:30PM. Free admission with the Month of Lucha Libre All Access Badge Pass. Badges go on sale July 6th. If spaces are still available, individual tickets go on sale September 8.
LUCHA IS BACK! In honor of MOLAA’s 30th anniversary, you’re officially invited to celebrate the electrifying return of Lucha Libre to the Museum of Latin American Art! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening filled with high-flying action, colorful masks, and the vibrant spirit of one of Latin America’s most beloved cultural traditions. Watch legendary luchadores clash in the ring as the museum transforms into a lively arena of energy, music, and community. Free admission with the Month of Lucha Libre All Access Badge Pass. Badges go on sale July 6th. If spaces are still available, individual tickets go on sale September 8.
Join us for an afternoon of food trucks, art workshops, panels, meet & greet with Lucha Libre wrestlers, and a rare film screening of La Mujer Murciélago (The Batwoman) hosted by art historian and film preservationist Viviana Garcia Besne, and more! Free admission with the Month of Lucha Libre All Access Badge Pass. Badges go on sale July 6th. If spaces are still available, individual tickets to the expo will go on sale September 8.
Join us for the annual 2026 MOLAA Gala!
This year it will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM in MOLAA. Check back for more details about this year’s LEGADO Award honorees.
For table sales or sponsorship opportunities, please email gala@molaa.org.
Save the Date: December 5–6, 2026!
The Latino Comics Expo returns to MOLAA for a weekend dedicated to comics, creativity, and culture. Meet artists, discover new stories, connect with fellow fans, and experience one of the leading celebrations of Latino comic arts in Southern California.
Join us for a morning workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. All materials will be provided by MOLAA! Admission cost is $5 and is non-refundable. Please arrive on time, your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. *Location subject to change to indoors if we experience inclement weather.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
Juega con Yoga is a Sunday morning Hatha flow designed to wake up your body, lift your spirit, and send you into the week feeling energized and grounded. No experience needed.
Each class weaves together a fun, accessible flow with music that makes you want to move, breathing techniques to root and energize, and a playful intention to carry into your week. You will stretch, strengthen, and leave feeling connected with yourself, ready for whatever the week brings.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
The Feminist Nun: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the fight for women’s intellect, voice, and education in colonial Mexico: An evening lecture series led by art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin, Sips & Stories reveals the too often-forgotten histories of women artists. Each lecture brings history to life through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into the world of the incredible women of Mexican art history. Snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
MOLAA Members are invited to a free, members-exclusive discussion of Captains of the Sands by Jorge Amado on Sunday, August 9, at 11:00 AM. Gather with fellow readers to explore one of Latin America's literary classics in a lively and welcoming setting. Set in Salvador, Brazil, the novel follows a group of homeless children whose courage, friendship, and determination reveal powerful truths about inequality, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit. Reserve your spot today.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Power Before Colonization - Women, goddesses, and authority in ancient Indigenous Mexico: An evening lecture series led by art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin, Sips & Stories reveals the too often-forgotten histories of women artists. Each lecture brings history to life through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into the world of the incredible women of Mexican art history. Snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin America and Latinxs in the US and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork that requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists.
Come celebrate our final week of MOLAA’s Bilingual Arts and Culture Summer Camp as we say goodbye to our campers, counselors, and educators and share our memories, pictures and videos of some of our awesome projects. Light refreshments will be served! Please RSVP. Sponsored by J. Gumbiner Foundation; The Bess Hodges Foundation; and Project X LB.
Artist-led guided tour of Reading the Invisible, the acclaimed exhibition by Mercedes Gertz. Spanning more than two decades of the artist's career, the exhibition explores power, patriarchy, culture, tradition, and religion through captivating installations that challenge perceptions and spark meaningful dialogue.
Discover the stories behind the success at MOLAA during an inspiring conversation with an extraordinary group of artists who are redefining what it means to build a career in entertainment. These accomplished actors, producers, creators, and business leaders have transformed their creativity into thriving businesses, proving that the greatest roles are sometimes the ones we create for ourselves. Moderated by Vange Tapia, founder of Actors S/ash, this dynamic panel explores how today's entertainment professionals are building brands, launching companies, and creating opportunities beyond Hollywood.
El Martillo Press publishes writers whose pens strike the page with clear intent; words with purpose to pry apart assumed norms and to hammer away at injustice. El Martillo Press proactively publishes writers looking to pound the pavement to promote their work and the work of their fellow press mates. El Martillo is the builder of bridges and the destroyer of walls. Readings by Lorna Dee Cervantes, Jose "Jozer" Guerrero, Briana Muñoz , Donato Martinez, Rey M. Rodríguez.
Free admission. First come first served.
Head to Long Beach for a free, all-ages KCRW Summer Nights party with the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). Dance under the stars to sets from KCRW DJs Tyler Boudreaux & Wyldeflower, then explore the museum’s vibrant exhibitions featuring Latin American artists like Mercedes Gertz, Guillermo Bert, and Antonio Romero. Enjoy food trucks, a full bar, and an open-air courtyard as music, art, and community come together.
Artivism is the fusion of "Art" and "Activism,” this dynamic form of art can communicate ideas and challenge stereotypes through mediums like graphic design, performances, and music. Join us as our Summer Camp students demonstrate how art and creativity can be used as a tool for change by presenting examples of "artivism" in social movements such as Environmentalism, Body Positivity, and Accessibility.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Juega con Yoga is a Sunday morning Hatha flow designed to wake up your body, lift your spirit, and send you into the week feeling energized and grounded. No experience needed.
Each class weaves together a fun, accessible flow with music that makes you want to move, breathing techniques to root and energize, and a playful intention to carry into your week. You will stretch, strengthen, and leave feeling connected with yourself, ready for whatever the week brings.
Celebrate the beautiful game with the whole family during International Soccer Family Day, part of the MOLAA International Soccer Series. Watch the Third Place Playoff streamed live in Spanish via Telemundo while enjoying family-friendly art activities, delicious food and beverages available for purchase, and the lively atmosphere of MOLAA's Viva Event Center. Included gallery admission from 4:00–6:00 PM lets you experience the museum between the day's festivities. Proudly supported by First 5 LA and Verizon.
In her work, “The Dialogues Between Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf,” Mexican artist Mercedes Gertz invites her audience to step into the territory of imagination to help transform difficult realities into something that can be spoken aloud. Join us for this interactive gallery talk about Mercedes Gertz’ newest exhibition, Reading the Invisible.
Public art has served as an agent for the representation of communities and development of identity in urban spaces. Engaging collaborative activities such as mural making, dance, and music, provide a collective space for the exchange of ideas and elevating the voices of individuals. Join us for this student presentation by MOLAA’s Summer Camp youth working together for a common goal to promote messages of diversity, inclusion, and equity in both the museum and within their own communities.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
Join fellow MOLAA Members for an engaging discussion of Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras on Sunday, July 12, at 11:00 AM. This members-exclusive book club is free to attend and offers a welcoming space to connect through literature inspired by Latin American experiences. Set in 1990s Colombia, this acclaimed novel explores friendship, family, and resilience amid political violence through the eyes of two young girls whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. RSVP today and join the conversation.
Join us for a morning workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. All materials will be provided by MOLAA! Admission cost is $5 and is non-refundable. Please arrive on time, your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. *Location subject to change to indoors if we experience inclement weather.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Kick off the weekend at the Quarterfinal Soccer Social, part of the MOLAA International Soccer Series. Gather with fellow fans to watch two exciting Quarterfinal matches streamed live in Spanish via Telemundo on the big screen in the Viva Event Center. Enjoy delicious food and beverages available for purchase, connect with friends, and soak in the energy of the tournament.
Formally known as STEM, STEAM Education applies the same four key disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and incorporates the Arts for an innovative approach to learning. This student exhibition, put on by our Summer Camp attendees, invites families to understand the interconnectedness of Science and Design and encourages important life skills like critical thinking, creativity, analysis, and communication.
