The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA, designed by Peter Zumthor, will feature a unique horizontal layout of glass and concrete. Scheduled to open in April 2026, the galleries aim to enhance inclusivity and celebrate artistic traditions. Major construction was completed by the end of 2024, and parts of the building are already open to the public. The new design will expand gallery space from 130,000 to 220,000 square feet, featuring diverse exhibition areas and public amenities, while maintaining a non-hierarchical approach to displaying art.
The David Geffen Galleries stretch in a horizontal, free-flowing form of glass and concrete, curving along Hancock Park and spanning Wilshire Boulevard.
Elevated nearly 30 feet above street level, the main floor of the new building consists almost entirely of exhibition space, offering galleries with varied scales.
The horizontal, single-level layout eliminates traditional cultural hierarchies, placing all works on the same plane and allowing curators to shape shifting narratives.
With this addition, the museum expands its gallery space from approximately 130,000 square feet to 220,000 square feet across its 20-acre campus.
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