The Broad is a contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles, holding the postwar and contemporary collection of philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit.
This guide was updated in August 2026. The museum’s own website confirms Hope Street remains closed for The Broad’s ongoing building expansion, so visitors should approach the parking garage via Grand Avenue rather than relying on older directions.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | Tue, Wed, Fri 11am–5pm. Thu 11am–8pm. Sat, Sun 10am–6pm. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas |
| Ticket prices | General admission free (timed entry recommended; walk-ups welcome). Kusama Infinity Mirror Room requires a separate free ticket released monthly |
| Address | 221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Nearest transport | Metro Rail (A and E Lines) to Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station |
| Typical visit length | 1.5 to 2.5 hours |
The Broad opening hours
The museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11am to 5pm; Thursday, 11am to 8pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Like many US art museums, such as the Yale Center for British Art in Connecticut and the Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas, is closed Mondays.
It is also closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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The Broad ticket prices
General admission is always free and includes access to the third-floor collection galleries.
Walk-ups are welcome daily, though booking a timed-entry ticket in advance lets you skip the standby line.
Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away requires a separate, still-free “Infinity Mirrored Room + General Admission” ticket, released on the last Wednesday of each month at 10am Pacific time for the following month.
Some special exhibitions and events carry a separate paid charge; check the current listing before visiting if a specific show is your main reason for going.
Opening hours and ticket information were checked on the official website and last updated in August 2026.
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How to get to the Broad
The museum is at 221 S. Grand Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles’s Bunker Hill district.
By Metro Rail, take the A or E Line to Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station, the closest stop.
The pedestrian bridge over Hope Street was closed earlier in 2026; check current signage from the station, since this may have reopened by the time you visit.
The nearest bus stops are at 1st and Grand, and Grand and 3rd.
Parking near the Broad
An on-site parking garage sits beneath the museum, entered from 2nd Street off Grand Avenue only, due to construction on Hope Street.
Rates are $19 for 3 hours with museum validation, $7 for each additional 15 minutes, and a $29 daily maximum; a $19 flat rate applies after 5pm on weeknights and all day on weekends.
Accessible parking, electric vehicle spaces, and free bike parking are available on level P1 of the garage.
How long to spend at the Broad
Most visitors need 1.5 to 2.5 hours to see the collection galleries and any current special exhibition.
Allow extra time if you have tickets for the Infinity Mirrored Room, since entry is at a scheduled time.
Accessibility at the Broad
The Broad states its commitment to making its collection, building, and services accessible to all visitors, and invites visitors to email specific accessibility requirements in advance.
Accessible parking is available on level P1 of the on-site garage.
Inside the Broad: what to see
The museum holds more than 2,000 works from the Broad collection, one of the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art in the world.
Two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are part of the Broad’s collection, though only Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away is currently open to visitors.
Dozens of works are being brought out of storage and into the galleries through the autumn, previewing the larger collection that will be on view once the museum’s expansion, adding 70 percent more gallery space, opens in 2028.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip |
|---|
| Book your Infinity Mirror Room ticket as soon as it’s released, on the last Wednesday of the month, since these sell out quickly. |
| Try for same-day tickets online, or join the standby line, if you miss the advance release. |
| Approach the parking garage from Grand Avenue, not Hope Street, given ongoing construction. |
| Use the free Bloomberg Connects mobile guide for audio tours, including a family-friendly tour narrated by LeVar Burton. |
| Visit on a Thursday evening for the latest closing time of the week, 8pm. |
Frequently asked questions about the Broad
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Broad suitable for children? | Yes, with family-focused audio tours and programming available. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance? | Not for general admission, though it’s recommended to skip the standby line. |
| Is the Infinity Mirror Room included in general admission? | No, it requires a separate, still-free ticket released monthly. |
| Is parking validated? | Yes, museum validation reduces the standard garage rate; check current pricing at the garage. |
| Is the Broad wheelchair accessible? | Yes, with accessible parking and building access; contact the museum for specific needs. |
Things to do near the Broad
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), a short walk away, offers a further contemporary art collection in downtown LA. Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by Frank Gehry, stands directly across the street from the Broad.
Grand Central Market, a historic food hall, is a short walk down Grand Avenue. Angels Flight, a short funicular railway, connects Bunker Hill to the historic core of downtown LA.
Alternative attractions
The Getty Center, in the Brentwood hills, offers free admission to a collection spanning the Middle Ages to today. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), on Wilshire Boulevard, holds a broad, encyclopaedic art collection.
The Hammer Museum, near UCLA, presents contemporary and modern art with free general admission. The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), also downtown, focuses on art from 1940 to the present.
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