Skirball Cultural Center (Noah's Ark) — Los Angeles, California

Address2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

HoursTue–Fri 12–5pm; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm; box office check-in closes 4:30pm; closed Mondays

PricesGeneral $20 · Seniors/full-time students/children 2–17 $15 · Under 2 free · FREE for everyone on Thursdays

Price notesOfficial prices from skirball.org visit overview. Noah's Ark entry is a separate timed ticket (90-minute slots) at the same prices and includes general admission.

Age notesChild pricing covers ages 2–17; the Noah's Ark play experience is designed for young children (exact official age band Not confirmed).

BookingAdvance reservations highly recommended; Noah's Ark requires a timed-entry ticket.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — official accessibility/sensory pages not fetched in this pass; no access tags claimed.

ParkingFree on-site parking (official press/visit materials)

Hours in detailTuesday-Friday 12:00-5:00 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm; closed Mondays and holidays. Box office check-in closes at 4:30 pm each day, and Noah's Ark closes at 4:30 pm (official Hours and Admission page).

Tickets & bookingNoah's Ark at the Skirball requires timed entry in ninety-minute slots; advance reservations are highly recommended - walk-up tickets are limited and there is no guarantee of admission, and same-day reservations cannot be made online. Reservations are recommended for general admission as well. Supervision rule: at least one adult per four children; parties with more than four children need a second person aged 17 or older to accompany the adult.

ParkingParking is FREE (official pages). ADA accessible parking is located in the South Parking garage; the North and East Parking garages also include a limited number of ADA accessible spaces. EV charging stations are on L1 of the North Parking garage and P3 of the East Parking garage (four-hour limit; charging fees apply).

AccessibilityAll museum galleries (including Noah's Ark), Audrey's Museum Store, Zeidler's Cafe and other indoor and outdoor spaces are accessible to mobility devices; motorized wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility aids are permitted. Power-assist doors are at the main entrance. A limited number of wheelchairs can be checked out first-come first-served at the lobby desk in the Main Entrance and at the security kiosk in the North Parking garage (for the East Parking garage, call (310) 440-4676 in advance so a security officer can assist on arrival). Built-in and portable assisted listening devices are available during public programs (leave an ID with the security officer). ADA-certified service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted on campus. Lockers for personal items are on the lower level of the Main Entrance (check in at the lobby security desk).

Sensory notesSensory bags can be borrowed inside Noah's Ark - they hold noise-dampening headphones, stims, fidgets, puzzles and fine motor manipulatives. The flashing storm clouds in the gallery can be turned off or modified to a calming sensory mode upon request. Sensory Friendly Fridays (Fridays, 12:00-1:30 pm, ninety-minute slot, not offered on certain listed dates) are designed for guests with autism spectrum disorders, sensory-processing differences and other developmental disabilities, with a reduced number of visitors, quieter galleries and relaxed music and story times; noise-dampening headphones, sensory bags and lanterns for low-light sensitivity are available to borrow. Noise-dampening headphones and earplugs are also available for concerts and performances.

Family facilitiesVisitors may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy in the outdoor spaces; the new Bloom Garden offers picnic areas, sensory garden paths and a stream to splash in. Lockers are available on the lower level of the Main Entrance.

Seasonal notesNoah's Ark reopened in mid-December 2025 after an expansion, with enhanced galleries, new interactive experiences (giant olive tree, slides, planting area, watering hole) and the new Bloom Garden (official press release, January 11, 2026).

Verified perk: Free admission for everyone on ThursdaysGeneral admission is free to all visitors on Thursdays (official visit overview). Noah's Ark timed tickets are still required/recommended for the play experience.