Urban Light
Urban Light
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GitchSup
Duluth, MN1,468 contributions
May 2022
This is a cool installation at the LACMA and worth stopping to see, I didn't realize how different each individual light is until you see it in person. If you go at night be prepared for a LOT of people, you won't get a photo without someone in it unless you use photoshop. We stopped after our visit to the museum and with a little patients, I was able to get a relatively clean shot with just a couple of folks in it. Not sure it is worth driving out of your way to see, but if you are in the area it's a good stop.
Written May 30, 2022
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Lady Gigglemug
Monrovia, CA2,433 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
I visited back in late September as part of the #localadventurechallenge. This place is a great back drop for any kind of pics you may want to take! It’s an art installation at the LACMA museum and is accessible without actually visiting the museum itself so you don’t need a ticket.
The artists collected and restored over 200 streetlamps dating back to the 1920s from LA and surrounding areas! It’s so aesthetically pleasing to walk among them! And was a great palate to practice on with my new camera too!
It’s free to enter...but you’ll most likely have to pay to park. We parked on the street and put some quarters in the meter. When the museum is open again, I’d highly recommend combining the two into one visit!
The artists collected and restored over 200 streetlamps dating back to the 1920s from LA and surrounding areas! It’s so aesthetically pleasing to walk among them! And was a great palate to practice on with my new camera too!
It’s free to enter...but you’ll most likely have to pay to park. We parked on the street and put some quarters in the meter. When the museum is open again, I’d highly recommend combining the two into one visit!
Written October 30, 2020
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Cynthia A
Camarillo, CA366 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
There were about 4 security guards at the Urban Lights watching people. You are required to wear a mask AT ALL TIMES including when you are taking photos. These guards walk back and forth on the sides of the exhibit and will go up to people and remind them to wear a mask.
Also, there are now stanchions and cables around the perimeter so your photos have to be up close rather than far away to see all the lights. Not a big deal.
Don’t go during the day. It’s not as cool. Go when dusk hits because that’s when the lights come on.
Park across the street on the street. There’s an LA Fitness across from the Urban Lights that has 2 hour street parking. Make sure to read the restrictions. We went on a Saturday after 4 pm and didn’t have to pay the meter.
With COVID the location isn’t too crowded. It definitely started to thin out when the sun set.
Also, there are now stanchions and cables around the perimeter so your photos have to be up close rather than far away to see all the lights. Not a big deal.
Don’t go during the day. It’s not as cool. Go when dusk hits because that’s when the lights come on.
Park across the street on the street. There’s an LA Fitness across from the Urban Lights that has 2 hour street parking. Make sure to read the restrictions. We went on a Saturday after 4 pm and didn’t have to pay the meter.
With COVID the location isn’t too crowded. It definitely started to thin out when the sun set.
Written January 31, 2021
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irsh21
Los Angeles, CA142 contributions
Jan 2020
Cool exhibit. Free to wander through and take pictures. It only takes about 15 minutes to fully walk through. Kids stood on the lamp posts and were scolded by the security guard. Lesson learned: don't climb on the posts.
Written January 7, 2020
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wireless_in_CA
United States4,791 contributions
May 2021 • Family
This was located right in front of the LACMA and even though it was outdoors masks were required back In May.
It was one way in and out which a security guard was quite strict on managing.
There were 202 street lamps which were acquired for this collection from lamps retired from use off the streets of LA. Only the grey paint was the unifying theme otherwise the lamps were different.
Will try to come back in the evening when the lamps are lit.
It was one way in and out which a security guard was quite strict on managing.
There were 202 street lamps which were acquired for this collection from lamps retired from use off the streets of LA. Only the grey paint was the unifying theme otherwise the lamps were different.
Will try to come back in the evening when the lamps are lit.
Written July 10, 2021
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Ellie
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia556 contributions
Nov 2019
It is worth a one time visit only. If your days and time are limited you can surely skip this one without feeling guilty that you are missing anything. It's nice, but that is about it. Not much to do, besides taking a few photos (probably all look the same) and read short info. Certainly don't even bother during the day, if you decide to give it a chance at least do it at night.
Written February 16, 2020
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Nancy E
Los Angeles, CA56 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
I'm an LA local and I never get tired of visiting this spot. If you are visiting LA, you have to stop by. It won't take more than 15 minutes to enjoy the view and snap some quick photos. Parking isn't too bad, but UBER would work best so you don't have to worry about it.
TIP: Try to visit during the day and come back at night. You will be able to capture very different photos based on the time of day that you go. Lights will be turned off during the day, but the day light will be perfect for photos. Lights get turned on at sun down and that lighting will give you an even better background to your photos.
HAVE FUN!
TIP: Try to visit during the day and come back at night. You will be able to capture very different photos based on the time of day that you go. Lights will be turned off during the day, but the day light will be perfect for photos. Lights get turned on at sun down and that lighting will give you an even better background to your photos.
HAVE FUN!
Written November 30, 2018
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Gariyasi M
Melbourne, Australia6 contributions
Nov 2019
Its free, beautiful and different. Must visit when in LA. night is the best time for awesome photos, though you will rarely find an empty space. You can opt for this in the end of the whole day tour as it is open 24hrs. This way you save time, no need to plan and can just head off after your day's itinerary.
Written December 11, 2019
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Mimi
175 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Super crowded!! I guess everyone wanted a pic with the Urban Lights too. We went after dinner so that we could get some night time pics with the Urban lights. Overly crowded. Pretty hard to get a pic without other people in your pics but after 364367 shots we managed to get a few Instagram worthy pics!
Written July 9, 2019
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Mirian N
6 contributions
May 2019
this installation is definitely a must-see in LA, specially in the evenings, as you get more of the experience.
Written June 4, 2019
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Tips to find a good place to parking!!
motorcar1
Dublin, Ireland8,076 contributions
You can park down at the Petersen Automotive Museum. I did the museum tour that get you free parking and then went for a walk around the area and visited Urban Light
Clarita B
6 contributions
How much does it cost to get in to see the urban lights. Thanks
VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India7,147 contributions
No charges. It is in open area.
en combien de temps le visite on ?
Tom S
Bedfordshire, UK208 contributions
What time do the lights turn off at night? Thank you!
Urban Light (Los Angeles) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Restaurants near Urban Light:
- (0.01 mi) LACMA Cafe
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