Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) The Museum of Latin American Art is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art.

LUCHA LIBRE IS BACK! In honor of MOLAA's 30th anniversary, All Access Badges for Lucha Libre Weekend are now on sale, bu...
08/27/2026

LUCHA LIBRE IS BACK! In honor of MOLAA's 30th anniversary, All Access Badges for Lucha Libre Weekend are now on sale, but August is your last chance to get one.

Your badge gets you into three days of high-flying action: the Luchadores Versus Everything book launch, Lucha Libre Live Matches in the Robert Gumbiner Sculpture & Events Garden with cumbia band La Nueva Ola de Cumbia, and a Lucha Libre Expo with a rare film screening, workshops, and wrestler meet & greets. Plus, free parking all weekend for badge holders.

Stay tuned for surprise announcements leading up to the event!

Choose General or VIP All Access. Starting September 8th, badges go away and tickets will only be sold individually per event, at a higher price. Get your All Access Badge before August ends at http://molaa.org .

08/17/2026

MOLAA has been serving our community in Long Beach for the past 30 years, with culture, events, community, and creativity.

We invite you to stop by, visit, and be a part of your story.

Mercedes Gertz (Mexico, b. 1965) works from her studios in Mexico City and Los Angeles. She holds a BFA from Parsons Sch...
08/15/2026

Mercedes Gertz (Mexico, b. 1965) works from her studios in Mexico City and Los Angeles. She holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design, an MFA from Otis College of Art and Design, and a PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. A FONCA grant recipient, she has spent years teaching art-as-language workshops to Latino families across Los Angeles, Mexico, Tijuana, Paris, and Tokyo, exploring dreams and fairy tales as symbolic systems. Her work has been exhibited widely across Mexico, the United States, Europe, and Asia.

In this episode of the MOLAA Zoom Project, Gertz sits down with Gabriela Urtiaga, MOLAA Chief Curator, and Independent Curator Alma Ruiz for a close look at her practice, her sources of inspiration, and the ideas behind her work.

🔗 Link available at https://molaa.org/molaa-zoom-project

: Estefanía Ángel & Myles Pettengil

Beyond Frida: Women artists shaping modern and contemporary Mexican art. Join art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin for...
08/14/2026

Beyond Frida: Women artists shaping modern and contemporary Mexican art. Join art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin for the final evening of Sips & Stories, a lecture series that reveals the too-often-forgotten histories of women in Mexican art. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into their world. Snacks provided, drinks available for purchase.

Thursday, August 27 from 6 to 7:15 PM at MOLAA. $45 for single admission, or purchase the series ticket for all four lectures and save $20.

Tickets at molaa.org

We're thrilled to introduce the Co-Chairs leading this year's MOLAA Gala, celebrating our 30th anniversary.Kiki LizĂĄrrag...
08/12/2026

We're thrilled to introduce the Co-Chairs leading this year's MOLAA Gala, celebrating our 30th anniversary.

Kiki LizĂĄrraga is Vice President of TELACU Industries and a member of MOLAA's Board of Directors. Named to the 40 Under 40 Los Angeles Latinos list, she leads government and community relations across real estate, financial services, and education initiatives throughout Los Angeles.

Robert N. Braun, M.D. is Chairman of MOLAA's Board of Directors and President of Long Beach Opera. A lifelong champion of the arts, he also serves on the boards of L.A.'s Music Center, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and more.

Together, they're helping bring our 30th anniversary Gala to life on October 3. Learn more at http://molaa.org .

Meet Solimar Salas, Deputy Director at MOLAA.With more than 25 years of museum experience, Solimar leads strategy across...
08/10/2026

Meet Solimar Salas, Deputy Director at MOLAA.

With more than 25 years of museum experience, Solimar leads strategy across institutional growth, marketing, technology, and community engagement, always looking for new ways to bring Latin American and Latino art to more people.

One of her favorite MOLAA memories: collaborating with artistic duo Chiachio & Giannone and museum visitors to create one of the largest Pride flags ever seen in the Long Beach Pride Parade, in 2019 and 2022. She later found out Argentine artist Daniel Giannone is a distant cousin of her husband.

Ask her what makes MOLAA unique, and she'll tell you: "MOLAA celebrates Latin American and Latino culture 365 days a year, not just during the 30 days of Hispanic Heritage Month."

As MOLAA marks its 30th anniversary, Solimar continues to find new ways to connect people to that culture through food, film, sports, and art alike.

Learn more at http://molaa.org

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular, our docents bring a fresh perspective to every piece on view.Every Sat...
08/08/2026

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular, our docents bring a fresh perspective to every piece on view.

Every Saturday and Sunday this month of August, join a fifty-minute docent-led tour through MOLAA's galleries. Saturday tours are free of cost, and Sunday tours are available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in the lobby at 2 PM.

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the last days of our current exhibitions!

No reservation required, just show up and join the group.

Plan your visit at http://molaa.org .

The Feminist Nun: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the fight for women's intellect, voice, and education in colonial Mexico...
08/07/2026

The Feminist Nun: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the fight for women's intellect, voice, and education in colonial Mexico. Join art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin for the second evening of Sips & Stories, a lecture series that reveals often-forgotten histories of women in Mexican art. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into her world. Snacks provided, drinks available for purchase.

Thursday, August 13 from 6 to 7:15 PM at MOLAA. $45 for single admission, or purchase the series ticket for all four lectures and save $20.

Tickets at molaa.org

The MOLAA Gala is our most important fundraiser of the year, and every dollar raised goes directly toward arts and exhib...
08/06/2026

The MOLAA Gala is our most important fundraiser of the year, and every dollar raised goes directly toward arts and exhibition programs at MOLAA.

This year, as we celebrate 30 years as the first and only accredited museum in the U.S. dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American, Chicano/a/x, and Latino/a/x art, the Gala also honors individuals and organizations who have made a lasting impact on arts and culture.

The evening brings together a cocktail reception, a sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions, and a live musical performance for an unforgettable night.

By supporting MOLAA, you're supporting the representation and visibility of diverse cultures and perspectives in the art world, work that's essential to fostering inclusivity and understanding.

Sponsorship opportunities are open for the 2026 Gala. Learn how to get involved at http://molaa.org.

This August, give yourself permission to pause. El Descanso is here to remind you that rest is not something you earn; i...
08/05/2026

This August, give yourself permission to pause. El Descanso is here to remind you that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.

Join teacher Hazel Montserrat Gutierrez every Thursday in August from 7 to 8 PM in the Robert Gumbiner Sculpture and Events Garden for a restorative hour of breathwork, guided meditation, and gentle yoga flow. All levels welcome; please bring your own mat. $20 per class.

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Address

628 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach, CA
90802

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+15624371689

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