The Frank Gehry-designed concert hall on Grand Avenue, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale. Its stainless-steel curves are a downtown landmark, and its public garden is open to visitors. Operated by The Music Center.
A short funicular railway climbing Bunker Hill between Hill Street and the top of the hill near Grand Central Market, in operation on and off since 1901 and running again since 2017. The ride is about a minute and costs a dollar. More a landmark and a shortcut up the hill than a full attraction,…
A contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue built around the Broad collection, with general admission free at all times. Timed tickets are recommended and walk-up entry is available daily. Some special exhibitions carry a separate charge. An expansion is under construction as of mid-2026, and visitors should expect intermittent noise and the closure of Hope…
The Museum of Contemporary Art’s flagship building on Grand Avenue, showing work from its permanent collection alongside temporary exhibitions. General admission is free, underwritten by a named gift, and advance online reservation is encouraged though same-day tickets are released first come, first served. MOCA operates a second Downtown site at the Geffen Contemporary in Little…