Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

Daytime Exhibition Visual Arts

Date

July 14

Time

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost

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FREE to all on Thursdays
Reservations are recommended for exhibitions and programs

Organizer's Site

www.skirball.org/museum/inventing-america-comic-book-revolution

Council District

City Council District 11

Event Series Dates

May 20  - February 28

  • Closed the following dates :  June 19,  July 3,  July 4,  September 12
Event Schedule

July 2026

  • Tuesday 14th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 15th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 16th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 17th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 18th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 19th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 21st 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 22nd 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 23rd 12:00 PM
  • Friday 24th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 25th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 26th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 28th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 29th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 30th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 31st 12:00 PM

August 2026

  • Saturday 1st 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 2nd 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 4th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 5th 12:00 PM
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During the twentieth century, American comic books evolved from modest beginnings into one of the most influential forms of popular entertainment. This exhibit examines how this art form became a revolutionary cultural medium that helped shape a national identity.

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