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The Broad

A sight in Downtown, Los Angeles, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday.

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The Broad in Downtown, Los Angeles
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Why go

Free contemporary art museum with Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Los Angeles, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 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
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Weekday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Los Angeles. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Broad

    Free contemporary art museum with Koons, Basquiat and Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.

    Sight · Downtown LA · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Walt 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
  3. 3
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Gehry's steel concert hall, home of the LA Philharmonic, with a hidden rooftop garden.

    Sight · Downtown LA · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Angels Flight Railway

    Short funicular ride from Hill Street up to Bunker Hill.

    Activity · Downtown LA · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    N.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
  6. 6
    Grand Central Market

    Food hall open since 1917 with tacos, egg sandwiches, pupusas and more under one roof.

    Food · Downtown LA · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Broad is a stop on our Pacific Coast Highway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Los Angeles

4 more curated sights in Los Angeles. See the full Los Angeles guide.

When to go

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. Full Los Angeles weather by month.

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
Los Angeles, 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.

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 Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Broad?

The Broad appears on Pacific Coast Highway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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