SimplyCodes has analyzed LACMA's official store policies, membership programs, and promotional calendar to surface the highest-value savings opportunities available to shoppers at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Maximize Savings During LACMA Member Shopping Days
LACMA hosts Member Shopping Days multiple times per year — confirmed in March, May, August, and November — during which active members receive 20% off store purchases, double the standard member discount rate.
According to SimplyCodes analysis of LACMA's promotional calendar, these events represent the single highest-discount opportunity available through the LACMA store. The 20% rate is not available at any other time through standard membership benefits alone.
What to do: If you are already a LACMA member, mark these four months on your calendar and time any significant store purchases — art books, prints, gifts, or home goods — to coincide with a Member Shopping Day event. If you are considering a membership, these events provide a concrete, measurable return on that investment.
Become a LACMA Member for Year-Round Store Discounts
LACMA membership includes a standing 10% discount on all LACMA store purchases, applicable throughout the year outside of special promotional events.
SimplyCodes's review of official LACMA membership benefits confirms that this 10% discount applies to both in-store and online purchases for active members. Members also receive access to exclusive promo codes not available to the general public, adding a second layer of savings potential on top of the baseline discount.
What to do: Shoppers who make even occasional purchases from the LACMA store should evaluate whether a membership pays for itself through accumulated store savings. At the 10% standard rate — and 20% during Member Shopping Days — the math can work in a shopper's favor relatively quickly depending on purchase volume.
Combine Free Admission with Your Store Visit
LACMA members receive free general admission as a core membership benefit. Non-members can access free entry on the second Tuesday of each month, or after 3:00 PM on weekdays, provided they are Los Angeles County residents.
According to our assessment of official LACMA admission policy, these free-entry windows represent a meaningful cost offset for shoppers who would otherwise pay for a museum ticket before browsing the store. Eliminating the admission cost effectively increases the net value of any store purchase made during the same visit.
What to do: Non-member LA County residents should plan store visits to align with the second Tuesday of the month or weekday afternoons after 3:00 PM. This approach removes the ticket cost from the equation entirely, making the overall trip more cost-efficient before a single discount is applied.
Check Competitor Codes for Savings at Similar Retailers
SimplyCodes has identified 23 competitor codes associated with retailers and institutions similar to LACMA. These codes may apply to comparable art books, prints, museum merchandise, or cultural goods available through other online art retailers or museum stores.
SimplyCodes data reveals that competitor codes are most useful when a specific item is available across multiple retailers, or when LACMA's own promotional calendar is between active discount events. This strategy is best treated as a supplementary option rather than a primary savings method.
What to do: Before completing a purchase at full price — particularly during months outside of LACMA's Member Shopping Days — browse SimplyCodes for active competitor codes at comparable institutions or art retailers. A verified code at an alternative source may deliver savings when LACMA-specific discounts are not currently available.
