This unique museum concentrates on contemporary art from across Latin America and has more than doubled in size in the past few years. MOLAA also hosts traveling exhibitions in its cavernous space in the former Hippodrome skating rink. Stop at the museum's cafe for a Cuban sandwich or the carne asada. Outside, the museum features a 15,000-sq-ft/4,650-sq-m sculpture garden. Programs include concerts and special events highlighting the cultures of various Latin American countries. Tuesday-Friday 11:30 am-7 pm, Saturday 11 am-7 pm, Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Sculpture garden open noon-4 pm. US$7.50 adults, US$5 seniors and students, free for children younger than 12. Free on Friday and Sunday. Free parking is available in front of the museum. 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. Phone 562-437-1689. http://www.molaa.com.
