The Great American Lie

The Great American Lie is a documentary film that examines what inequality looks like today and traces its roots to our long-revered promise of the American Dream. It's a story about how the ideas that are imbued in the Dream dominate our society and create and perpetuate inequality, deepening our social, economic, and political chasms. The film looks at what Americans are told - through all aspects of our culture - about who and what is valued, based on how we "gender" people and things.

Drawing from the Collection for Children

Every first Sunday of the month, Drawing from the Collection for Children session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. For ages 5-12

Artist Instructors
June - Casey Leone
July - Ari Brielle

Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. All materials are provided; personal sketchbooks are encouraged. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk.

Drawing from the Collection

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries every first Sunday of the month.

Artist Instructors
June - Zarina Karapetyan
July - Freddy Ortega

This free class is open to adults at all skill levels. All materials are provided; personal sketchbooks are encouraged. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk.

Architecture Tour

This tour focuses on the Modern’s renowned building, designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Tadao Ando. Learn the concepts behind Ando’s design and explore the variety of gallery spaces, the reflecting pond and grounds, the iconic concrete Y-columns, and many other aspects of what has been named one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Art Museums” by Travel + Leisure

This tour occurs every first Saturday and is free with gallery admission. Meet by the information desk in the Grand Lobby.

Slow Art Tour

The aim of the Slow Art movement is to break with the often frenetic pace of modern life to simply enjoy works of art in a deliberate and unhurried fashion. Slow Art at the Modern invests in this pause with a 30-minute spotlight tour focusing on one work of art.

Slow Art Tours are every third Friday and are free with no registration required.

First Friday at the Modern

Join us for First Friday at the Modern. We invite you to enjoy an evening of art and music.

The first Friday of each month, the Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music from the First Friday House Band, and drink specials and tasty light bites in the museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 pm. Invite friends to enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening. 

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