Westwood Village sits adjacent to UCLA in West Los Angeles and offers five standout stops: the Hammer Museum (free admission, 10899 Wilshire Blvd), the Geffen Playhouse, the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden (free, 7.5 acres), the historic Fox/Village Theatre building (reopened July 2026 as Directors Village), and the Village's shopping and dining district, including a weekly Thursday farmers' market.
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Spot | Address | Cost | Notable Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Hammer Museum | 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 | Free | 40,000+ works; closed Mondays and major holidays |
Geffen Playhouse | 10886 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 | Tickets ~$36–$159, varies by show | Tony Award-winning theater company |
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden | 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 | Free | 7.5 acres, 3,000+ plant species |
Directors Village (historic Fox/Village Theatre) | 961 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 | Ticketed | Built 1931; reopened July 2026 under American Cinematheque |
Westwood Village shops & dining | Broxton Ave / Westwood Blvd corridor | Varies | Farmers' Market Thursdays, 12–5pm |
Are you taking your teenager on a college tour of UCLA? Or are you looking for something fun to do in Westwood Village this weekend? Here are 5 things to do in Westwood, Los Angeles:
# Visit the [Hammer Museum](https://hammer.ucla.edu/). The Hammer Museum holds a collection of over 40,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Admission is free, and the museum is open every day except Monday, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
- Hammer Museum — 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 — Tue–Thu & Sat–Sun 11am–6pm, Fri 11am–8pm, closed Mon — Free admission (self-parking $9/first 3 hrs)
# See a show at the [Geffen Playhouse](https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/). The Geffen Playhouse is a Tony Award-winning theater company producing plays, musicals, and concerts year-round, located in the heart of Westwood Village within walking distance of restaurants and shops.
- Geffen Playhouse — 10886 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 — Box office Tue–Sun 12pm–6pm, closed Mon — Tickets typically $36–$159, varies by production
# Take a walk through the [UCLA Botanical Garden](https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/). The UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is a 7.5-acre garden with over 3,000 plant species from around the world. Admission is free and the garden is open seven days a week.
- UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden — 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5pm — Free
# Catch a screening at [Directors Village](https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/regency-village-theatre/), the historic 1931 Fox/Village Theatre. **Update:** this recommendation needed a correction. The Regency Bruin Theatre referenced in earlier versions of this post permanently closed in July 2024 and has no announced reopening. The historic theater across the street — the 1931 Fox Village Theatre, known for its Art Deco tower and decades of movie premieres — closed the same month but has since reopened in July 2026 as Directors Village, operated by American Cinematheque, currently running a 70mm classic film series.
- Directors Village (formerly Regency Village Theatre) — 961 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 — Showtimes and ticket prices vary by screening; check americancinematheque.com before visiting
# Shop in [Westwood Village](https://thewestwoodvillage.com/). Westwood Village is a shopping district with boutiques, independent shops, and restaurants including California Pizza Kitchen, Barney's Beanery, and Violet. The [Westwood Village Farmers' Market](https://thewestwoodvillage.com/events/westwood-village-farmers-market/) runs every Thursday from 12 noon to 5 pm.
- Westwood Village Farmers' Market — 1036 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 — Thursdays 12pm–5pm — Free entry
*Confirm hours, showtimes, and ticket prices directly with each venue before visiting — schedules and operators change.*
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hammer Museum in Westwood Village free?
Yes. General admission to the Hammer Museum is free, and it's open daily except Mondays and major holidays.
Is the Regency Bruin Theatre in Westwood still open?
No. The Bruin permanently closed in July 2024 with no announced reopening. The nearby historic Fox/Village Theatre reopened in July 2026 as Directors Village under American Cinematheque.
Is Westwood Village a good area to live near?
Westwood Village offers walkable access to UCLA, museums, theaters, and dining. See the Westwood neighborhood guide for housing data and local insights.
