Student Discounts in Los Angeles
Some of the best museums in Los Angeles are free for everyone, and the paid ones have student prices. Transport is where students save most.
Free museums
- The Getty Center: admission is free with a timed-entry reservation. Parking is the cost: $25 per car, $15 after 3 pm, $10 after 6 pm, and free on Saturdays after 6 pm.
- The Broad: general admission is always free; some exhibitions and events charge separately.
- MOCA Grand Avenue: general admission is free; reservations are recommended. It stays open until 8 pm on the first Thursday of most months.
LACMA
| Ticket | LA County residents (ID) | Visitors from outside LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $25 | $30 |
| Student (18+, with ID) | $21 | $26 |
| Teens 13–17 | Free | $15 |
| Weekdays after 3 pm | Free | $30 |
From LACMA’s tickets page, checked 9 October 2026.
If you study in LA, check whether you count as an LA County resident with a valid ID: then LACMA is free on weekday afternoons after 3 pm. Everyone gets in free on the second Tuesday of each month.
Music: the LA Phil
- Student Insiders: free to join, with discounted concert tickets from $12 to $25.
- Rush tickets: from $10 on the day of select concerts, for students and seniors 65+.
- CODA: a free group for young music fans with discounted tickets and invitations to events.
Getting around: Metro U-Pass
Students at participating colleges can get a U-Pass for reduced fares on Metro Rail, Metro Rapid and local buses. The price depends on each college’s subsidy program; Metro says it matches the College/Vocational reduced fare or is cheaper. Participating schools have included UCLA, USC, Caltech, Occidental, Loyola Marymount, Cal State LA, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Pasadena City College and El Camino College. Ask your school’s transportation or parking office for the current price and how to sign up.
In LA, parking and rides often cost more than the ticket. Compare the U-Pass, a student ride or delivery membership and parking fees before choosing how to get somewhere.
Everyday savings
If you use rides or delivery more than twice a month, compare Uber One for Students and Student DashPass. For subscriptions, use the music comparison and the streaming hub.
Students also ask
Which LA museums are free?
The Getty Center, The Broad and MOCA Grand Avenue have free general admission. LACMA is free for everyone on the second Tuesday of each month.
How much is LACMA for students?
$21 with ID for LA County residents, $26 for others, at our check.
Does the LA Phil have student tickets?
Yes. Student Insiders is free and gives tickets from $12–$25, and student rush tickets start at $10 on the day for select concerts.
How much is the Metro U-Pass?
It depends on your college’s program; ask your school.
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