The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College: A Free Day Trip to Claremont

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By Giovanna Salas

This article is part of Free in Los Angeles, Heart of Hollywood Magazine's series on the museums across the region that open their doors at no charge.

In the college town of Claremont, in the eastern reaches of Los Angeles County, art lovers will find one of the region's newest museum buildings. Exhibitions and events at the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College are free and open to the public.

A New Home for an Old Collection

Pomona College's art museum dates to 1958. Its new building, designed by Machado Silvetti with Gensler, opened to the public in fall 2021. The 33,000-square-foot museum is built to LEED Gold standards and is named for trustee Janet Inskeep Benton, a 1979 alumna who gave $15 million. The collection numbers about 16,000 works, ranging from Native American art to Renaissance panel paintings.

Mavis Pusey, Restless: From the Collection of Ian White, installation view, Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College, August 22, 2026–January 3, 2027. Photo: Jeff McLane

On View This Season

Mavis Pusey, Restless: From the Collection of Ian White, about 100 works, through January 3, 2027.

"Give Them a Riddle": Gifts from The Saul Steinberg Foundation, more than 60 works, through January 3, 2027.

Davina Semo: Tender Shield, bronze and glass bells, through June 27, 2027.

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Plan Your Visit

Admission: Free. Groups of 10 or more must reserve at benton@pomona.edu or (909) 621-8283.

Hours: Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On the first Saturday of each month, open until 8 p.m. for the Claremont Art Walk.

Address: 120 West Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711.

Transit: The Claremont Metrolink station, on the San Bernardino Line, is three blocks from the museum.

Website: https://www.pomona.edu/museum

Details were checked against the museum's official website in September 2026. Hours, admission policies and exhibition dates are set by each museum and may change, so please confirm on the official website before you go.