Free L.A.: Museums Free-For-All Returns This Weekend

Los Angeles' "Museums Free-For-All" promotion is back this weekend, Jan. 28 and 29 -- and although several major museums don't participate, this is your chance to stop by MOCA or the Autry for free. MuseumsLA.org has the roundup:

The Annenberg Space for Photography - Both Days
The Autry National Center - Both Days
California African American Museum - Both Days
California Science Center - Both Days
Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles - Both Days
Fowler Museum at UCLA - Both Days
The Hammer Museum - Both Days
The Getty Center - Both Days
The Getty Villa - Both Days
Laguna Art Museum- Both Days
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial (Both Hollywood & San Pedro Locations)- Saturday, January 28th Only
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) - Saturday, January 28th Only
Museum of Tolerance - Sunday, January 29th Only
Museum of Latin American Art - Both Days
Pasadena Museum of California Art - Both Days
Santa Monica Museum of Art - Saturday, January 28th Only
Skirball Cultural Center - Saturday, January 28th Only
Zimmer Children's Museum - Sunday, January 29th Only

Of course, if you can't make it this weekend, there are plenty of L.A. museums that are always free -- check out lists here and here.

Lights Out on Fridays at the Getty

Fans of late-night museum visits: Sorry to say, the Getty is about to decrease its hours. Due to budget concerns, the museum will now only be open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays (rather than Fridays and Saturdays) -- and until 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and Sundays (down from 6 p.m.).

Parking fees have also been bumped up, to $10 per car (up from $8). The museum itself is still free.

Free L.A.: Kid Concerts at the Getty

Our friends Jeff and Jess (along with little Miles) tipped us off to the Getty's Garden Concerts for Kids series -- and we're glad they did.

The Getty is already one of L.A.'s great bargains -- $8 parking, but otherwise free admission. On Saturday afternoon, that included the free concert on the Getty garden.



Last Saturday and Sunday, The Jellydots got the tots moving.



Not a bad spot. Great view of the city, a nice breeze, and shade from the buildings. We could have sat there for hours. The Getty even provides sheets for people who didn't bring their own blankets. Several families were picnicking -- one even had a bottle of wine.



Next up: Guy Davis performs August 16–17, while Elizabeth Mitchell & Family are there August 23–24. The free concerts are at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.



More tips for families visiting the Getty can be found here.