Billy Wilder Theatre at the Hammer Museum

Mission Statement
The Hammer Museum explores the capacity of art to enhance the full range of human experience. Through its collections, exhibitions, and programs the Hammer illuminates the depth and diversity of artistic expression through the centuries, with a special emphasis on the art of our time. At the core of the Hammer’s mission is the recognition that artists play a crucial role in all aspects of culture and society. As cultural center, the Museum advances UCLA's mission by contributing to the intellectual life of the campus and the community at large.

The Hammer Museum and the UCLA Film & Television Archive have opened the doors of the new Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum. A roster of exceptional programs began in December 2006 at this unique nexus of film, art, and cultural dialogue.

Made possible by a $5 million gift from Audrey L. Wilder and designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture, the state-of-the-art, 295-seat Billy Wilder Theater is the new home of the Archive’s renowned cinematheque and of the Hammer’s engaging and provocative public programs. Located at the Hammer Museum in Westwood Village, the Billy Wilder Theater offers one of the most advanced, comfortable, and intimate cultural venues on the West Coast, where the Museum and the Archive are now beginning to present their exciting programs.

Museum Hours & Admission
Hours
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11am - 7pm
Thu 11am - 9pm
Sun 11am - 5pm

Regular Admission
$7 Adults
$5 Seniors (65+) and UCLA Alumni Association Members with ID
Free for Museum members, students with ID, UCLA faculty and staff, and visitors 17 and under accompanied by an adult
Free on Thursdays for all visitors
Thu 11am - 9pm
Sun 11am - 5pm

Closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.