The county Board of Supervisors meeting this week may have been dominated by the unanimous approval of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s $650-million new home, but another agenda item hinted at a possible new future for the Southwest Museum.
, which owns the Southwest Museum and cares for its collection of American Indian artifacts — is looking to transfer ownership of the 1914 museum site to someone who can update and reimagine it for “community benefit.” At the meeting Tuesday, Supervisor Hilda L.
The office of county Chief Executive Sachi A. Hamai will submit a report to the board of supervisors in 30 days with a recommendation as to whether the county should submit a proposal to acquire the museum. “The legacy of the Southwest Museum,” Solis said, “is the beauty of American diversity, and it should continue to provide educational, cultural and community benefits for generations to come.”A look at what's happening in the L.A. scene, plus openings, critics' picks and more.
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