The Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA) in Long Beach, California was founded by Dr. Robert Gumbiner in November 1996. It is the only museum in the Western United States that exclusively features contemporary Latin American art. Through the utilization of its permanent collection, travelling exhibitions, and programs MoLAA educates a diverse Southern California audience about contemporary Latin American art. The Museum is located in the newly developing East Village Arts District of Long Beach, California.