Tours
Docomomo is known for its uniquely crafted tours, bringing you to sites not usually open to the public, with expert guides leading the way. Make sure to book one or two to get the full picture of California Modernism.
A Note About the Waitlist
Several tours are now waitlist only. If and when a spot opens up on a tour, you will be notified via email in the order in which you appear on the waitlist. Registration instructions will be provided and you will have a set amount of time before the spot is offered to the next person in line.
Gregory Ain Mar Vista Tract Open House + Tea Ceremony
Experience the serene dialogue between California Modernism and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Immerse yourself in the spatial harmony of architect Gregory Ain’s and landscape architect Garrett Eckbo’s iconic 52-home enclave.
Charles Moore in Los Angeles
The architect Charles Moore skillfully evoked, and helped create, the genius loci of Southern California in a range of notable projects designed largely over the decade he taught at UCLA: 1975 to 1985. This tour includes five of these projects, visiting three in some depth.
WAITLIST ONLY | Claremont Modern: Postwar California Dreaming
Discover the modernist treasures of Claremont, CA where tree-lined streets and historic neighborhoods reveal stunning examples of mid-century modern design on this guided bus tour with Claremont Modern.
Modern Skyline
Note: You must be registered for the conference in order to register for this tour. Get up close to the public art tucked away within the plazas of sleek high-rises, and enjoy the views from the postmodern Bunker Hills Steps.