This is a great spot! I love that they rescue animals and provide a safe haven for them. While its difficult to see these amazing creatures in captivity, this place takes on animals that can no longer be released back into the wild.Ive gone twice and the first time I paid extra to meet with Lola the sloth. The second time I met with the fox - forgot his name. I wish it didnt cost so much to have personal encounters with the Bobcat :(((((

Very informative about the Jewish experience.. Its a nice place to spend an afternoon. Great place for a family outing. There is an art studio for projects for kids. Its well worth the twelve dollar admission. On Thursdays its free. Or free with a Bank of America card on the weekend. Parking is about $15.00 During the summer theres music or dance or storytelling events. Theres a small indoor snack area where you can buy sandwiches, salads and snacks or you can bring your own food and enjoy eating on the patio. There are several with lots of shade for a hot day. Its really nice. I highly recommend it.

Great small place for a quick trip with the kids. Not far for me and it was just enough to kill 2 hours of your day with not the normal big zoo stress of losing your kids. Love the hourly educational sessions. The kids wanted to stay just for the next hour to see the next specious.

So wonderfully delicious! I could end the review now because thats all you need to know I will push on. The owner is friendly and awesome, he was throwing free falafels to those waiting for their orders!Its plenty of food in a $10 combo to feed 2 or one beast man, as I was that day. Check them out.

We came here for the childrens exhibits. The Noahs Ark section was amazing. There were so many things to touch, climb, and enjoy. We also enjoyed digging for buried items in one of the many dig sites on top of the museum. Finally, we made a craft in the craft room at the bottom of the museum.We briefly saw some of the other areas outside the childrens section. All the exhibits were interesting and educational.

Im not a huge falafel guy, but I find myself craving these tasty balls since going a couple of months back. We cater it for our incubator and people go wild for it. Very generous serving size, just dont eat it there as the Tenderloin is ugly and dangerous.

Our first time here and I love everything about this restaurant! Raul, our server was very nice and amazing. The food was great definitely coming back

Lovely place to walk and admire the beauty of the surroundings. After spending a day here, you feel like you visited foreign countries without getting out of the city.

A fun place to check out when in the Skirball Cultural Center area, especially considering its free. If you come, you must come at night to get the full affect of the artwork. In terms of parking, you could park in the museum parking after 7pm. Although as of 5/2017 theres a bunch of construction around that area and the streets were blocked off at night so we had to park a few blocks away.

Woke Black Folk is a phenomenal one woman show, and the Skirball was the perfect place for it. The centers grounds are super chill, clean, and inviting. The cafe was a welcomed sigh of relief as I headed straight (with an empty stomach) to the event from work. I loved the ambience of the place. And the theater was just right in size. I enjoyed my time there, and may go back during the day just to enjoy the grounds and eat at the cafe.

Go to Noahs Ark with your kids! youll love it more than they will.this Jewish cultural center is worth a visit. youll learn a lot.

Fantastic place and really love the Noahs Ark exhibition - my daughter just loved it - she is 5!Additionally the museum is one of the finest on the West Coast for exploring and capturing the Jewish experience in America and its impact on the USA and the world. Highly recommend!

Love it! If you dont know what to do in the weekend or on vacations, see their events calendar. And the building is stunning with gardens and more! They have a big parking lot.

Great place to bring kids especially for Noah’s Ark exhibition

One of a kind... a must-visit for visitor and native alike.The curation is exceptional... the concerts and events, first rate...

The Noahs ark is a must. Kids loved it, very interactive and they also have storytime

This is a must-see Museum. It is so well curated has so much to offer: photography, paintings, weavings, ritual metallic art and historical artifacts. Well worth a day!

I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH. ITS SO NOSTALGIC!!!

This is very nice place I went to les brown seminar everything was a great but there was a big issue I was there hours seminar but there is no coffe shop or restaurant only vending machine they got very limited items this place must have a coffe shop or some kind of snack shopif you go there for any event make sure take some snack and drinks from outside because this place isolated there is not any gas station or 711 within 3 miles the place and Inside here nothing really available!

Noahs Ark I think is the best attraction, great for children 19 months and up . A lot of things to do to stimulate children brain. Love the uniqueness of this building highly recomend you can get in for free using the public libary card program called explore LA.

I went here for the first time last year for the Jim Henson exhibit. This is such a charming museum, with the nicest staff (literally it’s like being greeted by family, everyone is so warm and welcoming) they have a court yard and a little cafe. Seems like the perfect place to go with kids (they have a Noah’s arch exhibit that is geared towards children) this is down the street from the Getty, so when I visit one I usually visit the other. If you are taking public transportation, they can both be reached via the 234

Because of the exhibition of Rudi Gernreich we went to the center of Skirball and his exhibition was superb. It is very good here and there is free parking to make us very happy. It is also close to the Getty Center, so you can take the activities on both sides for the same day. I would definitely recommend you if there is an exhibition of interest to you.

Great service from paula, great drinks and service, great atmosphere, cool people, cool chairs, cool floor, cool signs, cool ac, all around a cool place.

It rained a lot the first two days that we were in Los Angeles and a lot of things to do are mainly outdoors however we did find some very enjoyable things to do indoors too. We found this beautifully built Noahs Ark @skirball_la. Many of the animals are built using recycled materials like old whisks, keys, pots, gloves, shoes, bags etc and Hazel honestly had a blast! Theres books to read, animals to touch and play with, instruments, handles to turn, sensory sounds, climbing ropes, bridges and lots of running space. Also every Thursday is free at this centre for everybody

KPFK dinner/funding event was an informative and entertaining time. The radio personalities and Jack Black made for a great evening out for such a important cause.

Awesome place to bring your kid to learn and socialize. Parking is quite a bit of walk but definitely worth visiting.

Love museum and art! So keep going to them with friends or family. It has easy access and parking. The museum is clean, the staff is very good, the only downside are the restaurants there are only two places with very limited menu. The restrooms were some of them clean but in overall it was good.

The Skirball Cultural center is a wonderful campus . The buildings are new with clean bathrooms and big conference hall with high beamed ceilings overlooking a green area outdoors. Parking was free and efficient. I really enjoyed being there,I felt like I went on a mini vacation from my usual areas in the city!

Is berry special place you will love to see it

I’ve visited LA dozens of times and finally made it to this gem of a spot with so much wonderful information on Jewish history. Lucky for me the RBG exhibit was available to see which was awesome. Highly recommend adding this spot to your LA itinerary.

While waiting for our time at Noah’s Ark, we discovered the Archeology Dig on the second level, open on weekends. It’s like an enhanced version of a sand pit— with lots of interesting finds thrown in! They even provide digging tools, both children and adult versions. Our toddler loves it! Highly recommended!

I went for the Black is Beautiful exhibit and also saw a fashion exhibit. Noahs Ark is wonderful for children or your inner child as it features animals made out of repurposed objects. Truly creative.

This visit was a pleasant surprise. The LA Public Library was offering free tickets, and my son and I went for the highlighted exhibit, but found several others that were particularly interesting. We spent quite a while in the Noahs ark exhibit. Hope to return soon.

This is really nice place .features a museum with regularly changing exhibitions, film events, music and theater performances, comedy, family, literary and cultural programs. This place includes a museum, a performing arts center, conference halls, classrooms, libraries, courtyards, gardens, and a café.According to wiki The Skirball Museum predates the Skirball Cultural Center, having been established in 1972 at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in L.A. The Museum moved into the Skirball Cultural Center after the centers completion. The Skirballs core exhibition, Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America, traces the history, experiences and values of Jews over 4,000 years. Featuring changing displays of works from the Skirballs museum collection, the exhibitions galleries contain multimedia installations, rare artifacts, historical documents and photographs, works of fine art, interactive computer stations and sound recordings that lead visitors on the Jewish peoples journey, culminating with their experiences in the United States.Comprising more than 30,000 objects, the Skirballs museum collection includes archaeological artifacts from biblical and later historical periods; Jewish ceremonial objects from countries all over the globe; an extensive group of Old World Jewish objects; the Project Americana collection, comprising objects that document the “everyday life of ordinary people” in the United States since the 1850s; and works of fine art in a variety of media

I was here for the wedding. Very beautiful venue.

This place is terrific, especially for the little ones. The Noahs Ark Exhibit is a must see. Your kids will spend all day here.

Just zippin on through aboard my KHS 600 jammin on Sepulveda vía muholland, then N bound on potrero cyn, via E bound on Calabasas, then N bound on Topanga, E on Sherman way back 2 da luv shack !!! gimmie some $um

My son loves climbing the Ark and digging for artifacts as an Archeologist. I enjoy the museum about Jewish history and culture. Parking is free which is a plus!

Such a hidden gem that alot of people I dont think know about! We went on a Thursday during free admission day. We arrived around 11:15 to get inline for the ark tickets. We bought a lunch so the kids could sit at the tables while we took turns as adults standing in line. Tickets opened up at 11:50ish. We got into the first group! But even if you dont you can do the other activities first. The kids loved all the interactive play on the ark! Such a fun experience. We will definitely be going back. 1.5 hrs was plenty of time to hang at the ark exhibit. We then went to the dig area. Which was well organized. Then went to the craft area. Which I m not sure is always opened but you can check ahead of time. After that the kids were done and we left. Also parking is free so this place is a win win! Little bit if a drive from OC but definitely worth it if you havent been!

Awesome place for children to play and discover. Before entering the Ark play area they have a short story about Noah and the Ark. There is a front area where kids can play with toys and roam around the ark and then the back of the building children are able to climb up and down. They give you 90 minutes to be inside which is plenty of time for kids to explore.

Beautiful center that always has great events, plenty of parking, and a gorgeous environment.

Skirball Cultural Center is the place to learn about the Jewish culture and do not miss its Noahs Ark exhibition, a fun exhibition for kids.

From the minute you walk in you are greeted by super friendly, super nice people. That is very important for a museum. I learnt so much about the Jewish culture and the two side exhibitions were also incredible. When I needed a cup of tea, I went and paid a very reasonably priced $1.50 for a lovely organic cuppa which is rare in tourist places where they can hike up prices. I am from London but will definately visit again when I come back. I even work in museums and think it would be a magical place to work!

Great place to visit with family. My eldest wasn’t too thrilled with playing in Noah’s Ark, but he loved learning about the Holocaust, he’s 8. However, my younger ones loved exploring Noah’s Ark. We spent two hours here on Thursday, so admission was free for us. The place was very clean, plenty of bathrooms, a cafe/restaurant, and the staff and volunteers were very friendly. The center wasn’t too crowded when we visited, and we didn’t try the food, so I don’t have much to say about their menu. We had a great time, and I would highly recommend this place.

Wonderful trip. I visited Noahs Ark. Really a wonderful place for children and families alike. ca t say enough good things about the place.

I honestly had no clue what the Skirball was before I paid my first visit this past week for an evening event after work. I can’t comment on the aesthetics of the complex since I was only there after dark but definitely need to plan a return visit during the day soon. I attended a podcast taping and all in all the Skirball made for a very easy and enjoyable experience. Easy to navigate in and out of the parking structure, hassle-free parking, easily found the auditorium with the help of the friendly staff, and check-in was a breeze. Coffee shop-style refreshments were available beforehand but there was no food or drink allowed in the auditorium we used so I’d ask an usher before buying anything you might not foaming before the start of your event. A great experience and an enthusiastic shout-out to the staff who, in my opinion, made the experience with their cordial helpfulness and refreshingly friendly attitudes throughout. I’ll be back for the RBG exhibit!

Very Awesome Adventure I look forward to coming back next time

Lovely place, peaceful and beatifully designed. The scale is great as well. Its not an overwhelming space. Love that they control how many attendees through their ticketing system. Noahs Ark is a meticulously designed exhibit appealing to both children and those who appreciate thoughtful design. A lovely few hours were spent by me, my grandson and his Mom. We plan on coming back.

Awesome place. Well kept grounds - beautiful! Friendly staff and security. Worked here photographing events and also attended events with my family as well as rainy days.

Loved this museum. The Noahs Arc was spectacular for kids....so creative! The animals are formed out of the most random things that you would never expext. I took a pic of a crocodile that was made out of a violin case, a violin, a tire, a glove and pipettes. Pretty amazing place to check out.

This is a cool place. I went for the Jim Henson exhibit. First time and will be back.

I love the Skirball! Even tho Im not Jews. They dont care! They love everyone! I have attended many events and concerts. I have enjoyed Chef Morimoto book signing to the great violinist L Shankar concert. Also LA Theatre Works live. It is worth getting there newsletter. We went to view RGB show/exhibit. Which was incredible!

A really special place. The Noahs ark for the kids is a real highlight, but the galleries are also wonderful and sobering.

We were here for the Jim Henson exhibit. We went the last week if showing and b ok y was it crowded! The staff is great and very helpful. There was a lot of people but it was well organized and we had a great time. I would definitely return to here for another exhibit or show.

Great time at Noahs Ark at the Skirball Center. Fun exploration, recycled materials, imagination and hands on. We had a really nice visit and we hope to be back.

I absolutely love the Skirball Cultural Center! One of my best friends and I have been a few times and we always have a blast! Last time we visited, we were lucky enough to see The Marias in concert! It was fabulous! The atmosphere is lovely and the staff is outstanding. Please visit. I highly recommend the Skirball Cultural Center.

Always a good time and learning experience

$12 Admission, but free to all on Thursdays! Yes, we went to the Skirball Cultural Center for a short visit on a Thursday.They have parking available across the street - just wait for the crossing lights to change to stay safe!We came primarily for the Noahs Ark exhibit. It was rather cool, with the animals made of a variety of materials. It is located on several levels, accessible via elevator.

Highly recommend the Stanley Kubrick Photography exhibition at the Skirbull Cultural Center. (Its FREE every Thursday and FREE to park!) The exhibit focuses on the work he did for the look magazine between 1946 and 1950, includes some unpublished pictures, and also includes one of his first ever films Today is the fight . Loved the docent who took me around Dalia Miller - she was a great tour guide.ENJOY it while you can....

Great space, nice retreat. Great location for hosting events and workshops. Also there is a museum here.

Had a great visit with my grandchildren and other family members . So very much to see for everyone .I was very impressed when taking my grandchildren to see the Noah’s Arc Exhibit .The children absolutely loved it , very hands on!! During their time there the children were called by two lovely young ladies for “Story Time . The children all gathered in a circle to hear the beautiful story , “The Skin You Live In,By Michael Tyler. The children listened intently to this wonderful , fun , and well written storyOf diversity.With all the negativity we hear and see today , this is a beautiful reminder of our differences , and to embrace those differences in ourselves and in others.

Visited the Skirball CC for the temporary Jim Henson exhibition - and what an exhibition it is! A true masterpiece with wonderful features (including many original puppets), video excerpts from many of Hensons works, and insights into the behind the scenes of the creative process and bringing to life of the Muppets.Staff are friendly, and the many volunteer guides are always there to point you in the right direction if youre a little lost.The signage in the centre isnt the greatest, and particularly on a Thursday (when general admission is FREE), the museum can get very busy and chaotic. Best to turn up particularly early on a Thursday to beat the rush and enjoy the exhibits at your own pace.Aside from the Henson exhibition, the Skirball also hosts a permanent exhibition on Jews in the US, their cultural impact, the hardships of settling in the US, and the like. A very informative and interesting collection. Well worth a look.

So much to see at a very good price. The Noahs Ark exhibit is mainly for kids and is very interactive. I was there primarily to see the Jim Henson exhibit and I loved it. There are other exhibits too like the Jewish history exhibit which was also interesting.

This is like a museum if youre children (or youre self) is interested In history them I highly recommend it. Before you make the trip make sure its open to the publicLast week they had it closed due to an event.thats the only problem.

This is a very cool place to host an outdoor wedding! There is a giant green-covered wall that is a great backdrop for first looks and family photo sessions. There is plenty of light outside and the neutral-colored concrete walls are perfect for any wedding color scheme.

Great exhibits on interesting topics. Loved the Bauhaus exhibit. Also enjoyed browsing in their gift shop.

Easily found from streets or freeway. Parking is usually free.Nice exhibit and event spaces

Went to see the movie Funny Face. They are running a 3 movie series on fashion in the movies. Its an outdoor venue, they sell food, beverages and popcorn. There are chairs and an area to sit on blankets around a very large screen. Parking was easy. There is $12 entry fee for the movie that also entitles you to go to the museum to see the corresponding display about fashion. Doors opened at 6 and the movie began at 8:30. It was a very enjoyable experience. Bring a jacket or a blanket to bundle up, it got quite chilly!

Three galleries were open to the public today (not including Noahs Ark experience), one was closed for installation. First time visit & enjoyed all of it!

Everyone was friendly, my toddlers had a great time. I was very impressed by the Stanley Kubrick exhibit.

We came for the Jim Henson exhibit, but also really enjoyed the cultural exhibits as well. Will definitely return soon!

Loved Noah’s Ark. Fun, sustainable exhibit bringing Noah’s Ark to life with interactive exhibits. My kids could have spent hours here if it weren’t for the 90 minute time limit.

Watched a kids music performance and it was fantastic, kids were dancing and having a good time and the music was diverse and awesome. The kids also love Noahs Ark, theres toys and entertainment galore. The food was a little pricey imo, so if youre bringing your family and kids I recommend you pack your own lunch/sandwiches. The Holocaust exhibit and Jewish history was beautiful. This is an interesting, educational, and entertaining place for grown-ups and kiddos alike.

We went on a plant viewing excursion. Skirball was missed by our fires. They use their limited space very well to make a foil for the ballroom and€№³⅝ in another area, as a lovely outdoor venue.

Fantastic museum that offers a variety of exhibits. The Noahs Ark exhibit is amazing with multiple creative activities and awesome upcycled art. The place is well kept and the staff is friendly. Therere free parking and beautiful patios and picnic areas.

This place is so beautiful. We had a great event today with Wedding Wire.

One of the security members was being rude to me when he told me ONCE to not take any pictures. I mean, I was GLAD that someone warned me about it and I did stop immediately! But the way he said it was just so rude & condescending. There ARE nicer ways to give people feedback.But other than that, the museum was pretty good. It has very cool & interesting stuff thats worth taking a look at. :)

Nothing like live music for little people that adults can enjoy. The Noahs exhibit is amazing and so interactive. Skirball is a very special place.

Easy parking..we were there for a bar mitzvah. Great food, helpful people with directions and general information. We had a fantastic evening!!!!!!

Easy to find. Parking was free and not too far. Staff was kind and helpful. They concerts and movies during the summer evenings.

Beautiful space checked outBlack is beautiful exbit!!

Beautiful museum. My kids adore the well done Noahs Arc Exhibit

A beautiful facility for the arts. The art exhibits and musical performance room are so nicely decorated, a big fan of the architecture here.

What a lovely place for a conference. Great set up.

Pretty cool place. They have interesting exibits and I guess its free to go only on Thursday and the parking is free, its across the street from it.

Went for the Ruth Bader Ginsburg exhibit, which was super well done. We also enjoyed exploring some of the Jewish museum. Everything was very well done and engaging. It costs $12 per person to get in, you can park for free across the street, and they even had umbrellas for the walk to and from the car since it was raining!

Noahs ark was amazing. Henson exhibit was staggering. But my favorite is the ancient language rubbing. Very cool

We want there for a benefit. Cocktails and dinner. The appetizers were good. However, the dinner was terrible. The salad had 2 dried up pecans and little else. The dressing was simply oil without any herbs or vinegar. Tasteless. The chicken was dry. I wouldnt write a negative review if this hadnt been the 3rd time a meal there was terrible.

I learn something about adoption kids that day I really like listening to people trying to adopt kids to better their life Amen to that had a good time up there

We love this place! Noah’s Ark is incredible and the exhibits are always interesting. Wonderful place for the whole family!

Black Is Beautiful The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite was the best exhibition I have been to in years. We were given an informative and entertaining tour by a wonderful Docent named Donna.

The muppet display was terrific. What a walk down memory lane. The Leonard Bernstein exhibit was incredibly well created with a surprising amount of personal artifacts. We visit this museum often as they always curate the most facinating displays.

So many great exhibits and features for the kids. The archaeological dig is educational and hands-on while the Noahs Ark exhibit is out of this world cool! Such a fun world to explore.

Went for Kubrick photo exhibit, which was good. Permanent exhibit is medium sized and OK, but I felt it could have been be better organized and curated. Friendly staff.

We visited part of the center as we attended a concert. A very lovely walk from parking to the main entrance and a pond covered with lilies was a beautiful site to see.

It should really be called the Skirball Jewish Cultural Center. We went there expecting to see some multicultural exhibits. But 99% was about Jews. Thats fine. But to charge money to share your culture with others doesnt feel right to me.

Students enjoyed the dayNoahs Arc was a very nice exhibit. Love the gift shop

Great facility for a party. We held my mothers 75th Birthday Party here and the facilities were amazing. The staff was great and the grounds were beautiful.

Its big and great for events my company makes the Christmas Party there every year.

This place is Rich in Jewish history and whether you are Jewish or not it is an awesome place to explore and learn. They also have this huge Noahs Arc replica for the kids to play in that is fantastic. The kids love it and I wish my bedroom looked like it as a kid. Thursdays a free and we did not have to pay to park.