Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) The Museum of Latin American Art is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art.

06/13/2026

The results are in.

The 2nd annual One Frame at a Time Student Film Festival brought together student filmmakers from across Long Beach to compete under this year's theme, "Escape." On May 31, they screened their work, stood in front of an industry panel, and walked away with hardware.

Congratulations to all our winners across Animation, Comedy, Drama, and Documentary, and to the recipients of the Balboa Award and Staff Pick. Every film in this festival is proof that the next generation of Latino storytellers is already here.

A special thank you to our judges, Guillermo Casarin, Lalo Alcaraz, Yvette Espinosa, and Polaris Castillo, and to our moderator, Helen Hernandez, for bringing their expertise and passion to celebrate student filmmakers.

Presented by MOLAA in partnership with LBUSD's Office of Pathways & Business Engagement. Additional support provided by Long Beach City College.

This one is for the teens. 🌈The day after the ball, we keep the celebration going! On Sunday, June 14, MOLAA and the Ban...
06/11/2026

This one is for the teens. 🌈

The day after the ball, we keep the celebration going! On Sunday, June 14, MOLAA and the Banjee Ball Foundation are hosting a special Pride Series: Banjee Ball x MOLAA: Teen Edition. In this safe, welcoming space, young people can be fully themselves.

Come dressed in your most colorful, most YOU outfit. Walk the runway, dance with friends, and celebrate Pride surrounded by community.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs here.

📍 MOLAA Viva Event Center and Sculpture Garden
🗓 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕓 3pm – 7pm
🎟 FREE admission, but must RSVP!

Explore MOLAA with a guide this June! Our Docent Led Tours are back every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM.Saturdays (June...
06/07/2026

Explore MOLAA with a guide this June! Our Docent Led Tours are back every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

Saturdays (June 7, 14, 21 & 28): Included with paid admission (free for members)
Sundays (June 6, 13, 20 & 27): Free for everyone

Tours run from 2:00 to 3:00 PM and are limited to 25 participants, so arrive early to secure your spot.

Plan your visit at http://molaa.org

The runway is yours. ✨On Saturday, June 13, MOLAA opens its doors for Pride Series: Banjee Ball x MOLAA, “50 Shades of P...
06/04/2026

The runway is yours. ✨

On Saturday, June 13, MOLAA opens its doors for Pride Series: Banjee Ball x MOLAA, “50 Shades of Purple Kiki Ball” - a night where glamour, creativity, and fierce self-expression take center stage.

We are proud to partner with the Banjee Ball Foundation, a Ballroom-centered organization dedicated to providing creative, educational, and career opportunities to LGBTQIA+ individuals and women. Together, we are bringing the spirit of Ballroom into the heart of our museum community.

Come ready to witness unforgettable competition, celebrate individuality, and be part of a night where legends are made.

📍 MOLAA Viva Event Center and Sculpture Garden
🗓 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕕 6pm – 1am
🎟 Tickets: $20 | Ages 18+ Food and drinks available for purchase. Arrive early for the awards show.

We're proud to share a full month of events, and there's something here for everyone. From children's workshops to educa...
06/01/2026

We're proud to share a full month of events, and there's something here for everyone. From children's workshops to educator gatherings to panels on ballroom culture and beyond — June at MOLAA is one for the books. Come as you are.

Visit http://molaa.org for full details and to RSVP.

Art, science, and identity — all in one afternoon! Join us for our free Sunday Children's Workshop on June 7, where youn...
05/31/2026

Art, science, and identity — all in one afternoon! Join us for our free Sunday Children's Workshop on June 7, where young artists explore what makes them uniquely themselves. Materials provided, all ages welcome. First-come, first-served!

📅 Sunday, June 7 🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM 📍 Art Studio at MOLAA

Free and open to all. See you there! Link in bio to plan your visit.

Find your calm in the heart of art. El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA is a community yoga series for all levels, held in our be...
05/29/2026

Find your calm in the heart of art. El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA is a community yoga series for all levels, held in our beautiful Sculpture Garden. Join us for our FREE first class on Thursday, June 4 at 7 PM and see what it feels like to move, breathe, and recharge surrounded by Latin American art. Regular classes are $20, or get your 5th class free when you purchase a 4-class package.

Space is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot at http://molaa.org .

MOLAA Zoom Project is back with a new chapter.In this series, MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga sits down with some o...
05/27/2026

MOLAA Zoom Project is back with a new chapter.

In this series, MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga sits down with some of the most remarkable artists from Latin America and the Latinx community in the United States for an intimate conversation.

This chapter features Los Angeles–based multimedia artist Guillermo Bert, born in Santiago, Chile. His practice weaves together urbanism, displacement, and Indigenous memory across mediums, including textiles, laser sculpture, photography, and film. Over the course of more than 15 years, Bert has collaborated with Mapuche, Navajo, Maya, Mixtec, and Zapotec weavers, embedding QR codes into handmade textiles that, when scanned, connect viewers directly to films featuring Indigenous voices and stories in their own languages.

Joining the conversation is Patrick Frank, author and scholar of modern Latin American art.

Ball culture is art, resistance, and chosen family. This Pride Month, join us for a panel diving into the history and le...
05/26/2026

Ball culture is art, resistance, and chosen family. This Pride Month, join us for a panel diving into the history and legacy of ballroom — from its roots in Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities to its global influence today. We'll explore the origins of houses, legendary competitions, and the artistry of voguing, fashion, and performance.

Hear from three icons who have lived and shaped this culture: Ebony Lane, beloved ball host, drag performer, and mother figure to hundreds of Black and Latino LGBTQ+ youth in LA; Icon Kage Hervé Léger, Detroit-born ballroom legend, co-founder of the House of Prodigy, and founder of the House of Hervé Léger; and Isla Cheadle, founder of Banjee Ball, West Coast Mother of the Haus of Schiaparelli, and Music Director of HBO Max's Legendary.

📅 Thursday, June 4 🕐 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 MOLAA Viva Event Center

Free, but RSVP is required. Reserve your spot at http://molaa.org . Partial support provided by The Port of Long Beach

Join the MOLAA team for their end-of-the-year Pride session and the opportunity to share resources and stories from the ...
05/24/2026

Join the MOLAA team for their end-of-the-year Pride session and the opportunity to share resources and stories from the past year. We’ll include a fun Pride-themed activity and performance, and together generate a group list of resources for the classroom. Bring your best teacher/classroom hacks!

📅 Tuesday, June 2
🕐 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Viva at MOLAA

Free with light refreshments, wine, and free parking included. Must RSVP to attend. Partial support provided by The Port of Long Beach.

Address

628 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach, CA
90802

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15624371689

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