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Forest Lawn Museum
📍 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205🌐 forestlawn.com/exhibits-and-events/museum
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Forest Lawn Museum
Small museum with changing art exhibits. Small museum at a cemetery featuring changing exhibits focused on religious & historical art. Forest Lawn Museum features a replica of Michelangelo's Court of David along with paintings, mosaics, photographs, and sculptures from the Master collection. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 542 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum
- Admission
- Always Free
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Michelangelo collection, Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection, contemporary art exhibitions
- Hours
- Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
💡 Did You Know?
- Forest Lawn Museum features a replica of Michelangelo's Court of David along with paintings, mosaics, photographs, and sculptures from the Master collection
- The museum offers completely free admission to all visitors
- The Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection is a major permanent exhibition housed within the museum at the cemetery
- Forest Lawn was designed as an art-filled cemetery experience by its founder (referred to as 'the Builder'), combining burial grounds with extensive religious and historical art installations
- The venue hosts rotating contemporary art exhibitions including the 2026 'Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent' exhibition (March-August 2026)
💬 What Visitors Say
- Research the cemetery's history before visiting to enhance appreciation of Forest Lawn's unique art-filled design and architectural significance. Visitors who learned about the venue's backstory reported deeper, more meaningful experiences.
- Plan to visit the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection (Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm) and Last Supper Window (daily 9am-4pm) during different times, as they have different operating hours. Verify the viewing schedule before your visit as hours are subject to change.
- Allow ample time to explore the grounds—visitors consistently describe the experience as spiritual and awe-inspiring with much to discover, including the museum at the top of the property which many first-time visitors are unaware of.
- Visit on a weekday morning to experience the peaceful, serene atmosphere that makes Forest Lawn special. The expansive grounds can accommodate groups, but early visits help you enjoy the tranquility that reviewers frequently highlight.
- Don't miss the rotating contemporary art exhibitions, including the Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent exhibition (March 21 - August 9, 2026), which adds dynamic cultural experiences beyond the permanent art installations.
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