Verdict
Destinations
Attraction · Los Angeles

The Broad

Free contemporary art museum downtown known for its honeycomb 'veil' facade and Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Rooms.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
  • History & culture buffs
Depends
  • The genuinely curious
Not for

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Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and families with kids.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

A free, tightly curated hit of blue-chip contemporary art — Koons, Basquiat, Warhol.
Not independently verified — estimated
The Kusama Infinity Mirror Rooms are wildly popular and genuinely transporting.
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Free timed entry books out, and the Infinity Room needs a separate same-day reservation with its own line.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • As a couple

    A buzzy, photogenic culture date — just secure the mirror-room slot early.

  • With friends

    Great for a group, with the Infinity Rooms as the shared payoff.

  • First-timers

    A free, fast, high-impact intro to contemporary art downtown.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Free (timed reservation recommended)
Time
1.5-2.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Weekday opening for the best shot at walk-up entry and the Infinity Room.
Getting there
Metro B/D Line to Civic Center/Grand Park, a short walk away.
Booking
Reserve a free timed ticket online; queue separately on arrival for the Infinity Room.
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible.
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Gehry landmark right next doorLarger free art experience, westside
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What we checked

  • General admission is free; Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room requires a separate free timed ticket released monthly, admitting up to four visitors for one minute. thebroad.org ↗
  • Infinity Mirrored Room + General Admission timed tickets release the last Wednesday of each month at 10am PT for the following month. thebroad.org ↗
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