The Broad is L.A.’s chic, contemporary art museum founded by Eli and Edythe Broad. Located on Grand Avenue in downtown, it’s a short drive from Anaheim. It was designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with Gensler as a collaborator and quickly became a hot spot since opening in 2015. You can enjoy free general admission and access to over 2,000 works of art including some of the best collections of contemporary global art and postwar art in the world.
Temporary exhibits are constantly on rotation, and the 120,000 square foot museum boasts two floors of galleries as well as the Broad Art Foundation’s lending library. In its first year, over 820,000 visitors flocked to The Broad, and this spring you’ll find more inspiration and beauty than ever before on display.
What to See
The temporary exhibit Oracle opens April 29th and highlights the shrinking world of culture, commerce and politics. The free collection is on the first floor and features over 30 works from the Broad collection. Open for four months, you’ll also be treated to works from 20+ artists including Mark Bradford and Sterling Ruby.
Dining is also considered a work of art at The Broad thanks to the on-site Otium Restaurant from Chef Timothy Hollingsworth. After 13 years in Napa Valley, Hollingsworth brings his flair for quality food and warm service to a relaxing atmosphere for lunch, brunch, dinner and of course happy hour. Visit The Broad at 221 S. Grand Avenue.
