Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

1. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Dominic R.Dominic Rios: A definite must-see attraction if you're visiting LA! Loved the modern art!

Fatma G.Fatma Genc: Loooooove the lights. Very great building too, art starts outside.

Matt (@VeganCheesehead) C.Matt (@VeganCheesehead) Crotteau: If you're an LA local, or on a budget, look up free museum days & free museum hours! Wonderful staff, and a wide variety of art to please a wide variety of tastes in art. Next to a beautiful park.

Urban Light is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

2. Urban Light

9.3
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Garden · Mid-City West · 62 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: This work of art featuring 202 restored cast iron antique street lamps is a great place to take a date. It is usually easy to find street parking at night in the area.

Rafael O.Rafael Ochoa: A wonderful example of public art on display—it promotes physical interaction between the public and the assemblage sculpture.

__: Come during sunset or at night to truly appreciate the art work.

Blick Art Materials is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

3. Blick Art Materials

9.1
7301 Beverly Blvd (Poinsettia), Los Angeles, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Mid-City West · 16 tips and reviews

REYALFASHIONREYALFASHION: I love coming here for my art supplies every time I'm working on a client presentation. I get boards, glue sticks, and Moleskine pads.

Sundial N.Sundial News: Voted #3 Art Supply Store in the Daily Sundial's Best of CSUN 2012

Charles T S.Charles T Sebesta: The "go to" place for art materials. Great customer service also. I would highly recommend. Prices are a little high, but not outrageous. Great place!

Body Electric Tattoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

4. Body Electric Tattoo

8.8
7274 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Tattoo Parlor · Mid-City West · 18 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: Spark Your Senses with the Chevy Spark! Whether you’re looking to get some body art of your own, or just to admire the creative genius in action, Body Electric Tattoo is the place to go.

L. ..L. .: Mike is a great artist!! And James is an awesome piercer! So confident, friendly and helpful! They'd answer all your questions and help you out.

Meghan M.Meghan Myszkowski: Pricey ($100 minimum regardless of what you get) but worth it. Clean shop, great and super talented staff.

La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

5. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

8.3
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Mid-City West · 117 tips and reviews

Solutions i.Solutions in LA: The tar pits show what life was like during the time of the cave man. If you visit on the second Tuesday of the month you can also visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) next door.

Mike O.Mike Olsen: Museum not worth the price, just enjoy the tar pits outside, go down the sidewalk path toward the art museum, they have an active dig site you can visit.

Xeng Z.Xeng Zulueta: Japanese art collection nearby is impressive. Cool elephants in the tar pits too!

Petersen Automotive Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

6. Petersen Automotive Museum

9.1
6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Miracle Mile · 91 tips and reviews

Wendy H.Wendy Hughes--Jelen: Nice display, artistically done. Signage down on the floor so difficult to read without bending over.

Steve S.Steve Shannon: The French "Art Deco" cars are just amazing. Some of the best examples in the world.

Angela Z.Angela Zydek: The exterior architecture is a work of art in itself. Not to be missed. Must see at night.

Gallery 1988 is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

7. Gallery 1988

8.0
7308 Melrose Ave (at N Pointsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Mid-City West · 5 tips and reviews

Bo L.Bo Liebman: Great RICK AND MORTY art show. Space a bit too narrow - they need to find a better way to do sales during crowded shows.

Yisha Z.Yisha Zhang: If you come from the west, park your car here, and you can walk to Gallery 1988 East. Only 4 blocks away. Two hours parking in the neighborhood. it's sufficient for two galleries.

nikkinikki: one of two cult galleries on Melrose. celebrity appearances are not unheard of!

Taschen Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

8. Taschen Gallery

8.2
8070 Beverly Blvd (Crescent Heights), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Mid-City West · 4 tips and reviews

Peter G.Peter Gutierrez: Awesome gallery that allows you to admire art close up and personal!

Charles T S.Charles T Sebesta: FANTASTIC GALLERY! GREAT PLACE TO VISIT! A HIDDEN GEM!

Jay S.Jay Stone: Beautiful place to visit.

El Rey Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

9. El Rey Theatre

8.6
5515 Wilshire Blvd (at Burnside Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Mid-City West · 84 tips and reviews

Trystan R.Trystan Reese: Don't bother showing up early... Artists go on late and there's not a bad location in the house.

Where Los Angeles MagazineWhere Los Angeles Magazine: The art deco theatre is a stunner, from its nostalgic neon signage to the grand ballroom. It has a knack for booking artists on the cusp of stardom, giving fans an intimate show-going experience. Read more.

LAistLAist: It has had its fair share of top-tier and soon-to-be-huge artists at its stage, from Bob Dylan and the Pixies to Lana Del Rey. The ornate decorations and VIP lounge add a touch of class to its shows. Read more.

Guillermo Del Toro: At Home with Monsters is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

10. Guillermo Del Toro: At Home with Monsters

8.4
Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 8 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Cookson: Fantastic exhibition, a little pricey at $25 but there is a feast of visual inspiration from Del Toro's films, classic Disney movies and illustrators/comic artists. A must-see for any film/horror buff

Bo L.Bo Liebman: Great exhibit. Lots to see

Tamara M.Tamara Manik-Perlman: Not that well curated, seems like a mix of del Toro's and LACMA'S collections without a lot of explanation as to why each piece was chosen (beyond the theme of each gallery).

Melrose Trading Post is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

11. Melrose Trading Post

8.5
7850 Melrose Ave (at N Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Flea Market · Mid-City West · 56 tips and reviews

Veanney H.Veanney Hurtado: The Sunday Flea Market is like the best garage sale you will ever go to. You can find vintage pieces such as art accessories and clothing for dirt cheap.

Lauren G.Lauren Green: Hipsters, creatives, and artists alike gather every weekend to find vintage treasures from unique art pieces and furniture to jewelry, candles, books and more! Go early as parking can fill up quickly.

Amy M.Amy MacDonald: Great flea market. Don't miss it if you're in the area.

Hollywood Improv is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

12. Hollywood Improv

8.8
8162 Melrose Ave (N Kilkea Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Mid-City West · 43 tips and reviews

Anyi MalikAnyi Malik: Check out the ugliest mural ever commissioned

Andrew B.Andrew Byrne: They have the most amazing staff here! Everyone is so friendly here. The bar is a great place to hangout even if you are not seeing a show.

Sex, Drugs, and ComedySex, Drugs, and Comedy: One of the best places in LA to catch the hottest comedians!

Levitated Mass is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

13. Levitated Mass

7.8
5905 Wilshire Blvd (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Garden · Mid-City West · 26 tips and reviews

Rachel B.Rachel Bookstein: We followed the Mass' travels to LACMA- excited by art concept/physics. Kids(14,12,10,6) were deflated when we saw it. "I totally see the ledge & It is sitting on a shelf". I saw "Holocaust memorial".

Adam P.Adam Palermo: This is stupid. Human beings 1000s of years ago moved rocks this big without modern machinery and built pyramids and temples. Some guy took this rock made by nature and takes credit for it as "art".

Korbyn D.Korbyn Dubois: Great photo-op.

Ray's & Stark Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

14. Ray's & Stark Bar

7.4
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews

Vanity FairVanity Fair: Star chef Kris Morningstar whips up farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine at this restaurant, which is adjoined to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Sean B.Sean Besser: Casual place in the courtyard of the LA County Museum of Art. Great spot w/ excellent food. Highly recommend spending an afternoon checking out art and relaxing at the restaurant & bar.

Arnie P.Arnie Panameño: Grab a 329 Lager by Golden Road and relax before you enjoy some art.

Craft & Folk Art Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

15. Craft & Folk Art Museum

7.9
5814 Wilshire Blvd (S Curson Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Miracle Mile · 10 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Primarily focused on folklore and folk art, features exhibits that cover artistic expression from around the globe, showcasing a wide variety of cultures. Free admission on the 1st Weds of every month

Lissa B.Lissa Budzak: Etsy craft night here is great! Free beer and crafts with admission!

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Buy one Adult Admission, get one free