The Broad museum, Los Angeles
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The Broad - by Rude Boy on Google
Description
The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Downtown Los Angeles. It was designed by architect firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro and is named after philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad who also entrusted their private art collection to the museum. There are about 2,000 items and art installations from 200 artists such as Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama and Cindy Sherman.
Access & Transport
The museum is next to 'Civic Ctr / Grand Park Station' (B and D lines) in Downtown LA, to the southeast of the intersection between the 101 and 110 expressways. Parking is available under the museum. Enter on 2nd St. between Hope St. and Grand Ave. Rates are $17 for 3 hours with museum validation. Accessibility info: https://www.thebroad.org/visit/accessibility
Instructions & Recommendations
All visitors must reserve timed tickets in advance. Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge. We suggest combining this activity with a tour of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Environmental & Social
The building is LEED Gold certified (efficient heating and colling, use of daylighting, LEDs, etc.). Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts (for free)
Conclusion
Impressive architecture, the interior in particular, but the art collection is typical of contemporary art museums with a mix of interesting pieces and a lot of question and exclamation marks. A good option if you are wandering downtown and/or like contemporary art, otherwise it is not worth a dedicated journey
Key positive
Striking building architecture
Free admission to the permanent collection
A few 'masterpieces'
Key negative
Very uneven art quality
Suitability
Best for adults and children aged 15 and above. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday -
Tuesday11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday11:00 - 17:00
Thursday11:00 - 20:00
Friday11:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00