Sight Bunker Hill, Downtown LA
The Broad
A sight in Bunker Hill, Downtown LA, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday.
Why go
Free contemporary art museum with Koons, Basquiat and Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Downtown LA, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Bunker Hill
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Weekday
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown LA. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Broad
Free contemporary art museum with Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.
Sight · Los Angeles · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Walt Disney Concert Hall
Frank Gehry's steel-clad hall, home of the LA Phil, holds two New Year's Eve concerts with a pop or jazz headliner.
Activity · Downtown Los Angeles · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Walt Disney Concert Hall
Gehry's steel concert hall, home of the LA Philharmonic, with a hidden rooftop garden.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Angels Flight Railway
Short funicular ride from Hill Street up to Bunker Hill.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park
The county's free New Year's Eve party, with live stages, food trucks and a countdown projected onto City Hall.
Activity · Downtown Los Angeles · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Grand Central Market
Food hall open since 1917 with tacos, egg sandwiches, pupusas and more under one roof.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Broad is a stop on our Los Angeles After Dark route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Downtown LA
Another curated sight in Downtown LA. See the full Downtown LA guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Los Angeles
Our climate figures for Downtown LA come from nearby Los Angeles. Average daily highs in Los Angeles run from 66°F in December to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For The Broad itself, we suggest: Weekday.
Modelled monthly averages for Los Angeles from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Los Angeles weather by month (covers Downtown LA).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for The Broad, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Coordinates
- 34.05450, -118.25018
- Destination
- Downtown LA, California
- Website
- thebroad.org
The Broad: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Broad?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Broad. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Broad?
Our pick: Weekday. Insider tip: Reserve free timed tickets online; Infinity Room slots are limited.
Is The Broad free?
Yes, we list The Broad as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is The Broad?
The Broad is at 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA, in Bunker Hill. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Broad?
The Broad appears on Los Angeles After Dark, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Broad to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown LA.
Plan Downtown LA
- Downtown LA travel guide 10 places
- Los Angeles weather (covers Downtown LA) weather by month
- Downtown LA to Hollywood 6.2 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown LA
- Perch Drinks
- Bestia Food
- The Last Bookstore Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.