The Broad Museum

The Broad, the white-veiled contemporary art museum of Los Angeles

On Grand Avenue, The Broad is immediately recognisable by its white honeycomb-shaped façade. This contemporary art museum is one of the most appreciated in Los Angeles, next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Los Angeles audio-guided tour stops here to evoke the city's contemporary art scene and a spectacular architecture.

A museum with free admission

The Broad is a contemporary art museum located in the Downtown district, famous for offering free general admission. Its perforated white façade, nicknamed the veil, wraps the exhibition spaces and the storage in a bold architecture. The museum presents a rich collection of contemporary art, making it one of the flagship cultural venues of Los Angeles.

What to see

The museum presents a leading collection of contemporary artworks, in spaces bathed in natural light filtered by the veil. The architecture alone is worth the visit, as is the proximity of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It is an essential stop for lovers of modern and contemporary art in the heart of Downtown.

Practical information

The Broad lies on Grand Avenue, in the Downtown Los Angeles district, reachable on foot and by public transport. General admission is free, but the museum is generally closed on Mondays and hours vary by day; some exhibitions or heavy crowds may require a reservation. It is best to check the conditions before coming.

Is admission to The Broad free?

Yes, the museum offers free general admission; it is however generally closed on Mondays and some exhibitions or crowds may require a reservation, to be checked before coming.

How can you recognise The Broad museum?

By its perforated white honeycomb-shaped façade, nicknamed the veil, on Grand Avenue, next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall.