LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a center museum plaza dedicated to the history of Mexican and…read moreMexican Americans in Los Angeles. It is located in DTLA near Union Station. I like that they have monthly events from cooking to art exhibits. Moreover, its outdoor grounds were beautiful and clean. It's nice place to relax and have a seat, eat and drink cafe de olla. :D Overall, it is a nice public plaza.

Great place to host outdoor special events! We attended the LA Saki fest on Oct 24 2025. Plenty of…read moreoutdoor space for food booths and tables for seating. Restrooms were immaculate!

An absolutely amazing hidden gem. Easy parking lovely walk to the cultural center with a touching…read moreand smelling garden for children and of course adults along the way. Really well landscaped river garden that truly looks like water will be flowing through it any minute. Their Noah's Ark exhibit is an absolute must see for children. The exhibits are all repurposed pieces of items made into animals. Absolutely incredible artistry, and all of it are things that children can touch, and there are many mechanical exhibits that are easy to use that can make coyotes, howl, elephants trumpet, and the sky rain Downstairs by the herb garden is a room that has arts and crafts in it. There's a really fantastic little picnic area. Extremely well-maintained very friendly staff and very clean. Could not find anything to improve.

Oh yesss!!! I am happy to attend a Gala here. It was very nice and professional!! They had cocktail…read morehour outside that was very elegant and good customer service!!! It is very spacious inside and beautiful for many events. Easy parking and very modern. The only thing that could be better was i noticed the restrooms were upstairs and you had to walk up stairs. Maybe it was an elevator but wasn't told. The food was decent and the wine was good!! I will love to come back here for any event!! -Marshay D.

This place was so cool. It was nice learning about Japanese culture, what foods they eat, and how…read morethey prepare certain foods. I recommend coming in here if you are in the area. It's a cute little exhibit if you are interested in Japan. They do have events throughout the year which is pretty cool. They validate parking by the way which is great!

The Japan House is located at the Ovation Hollywood. It was easy to find parking in their lot. Get…read morevalidation from Japan House, and when you pay the ticket as you leave, make sure that the validation go through before you pay. You will NOT be refunded the overcharge once you leave the lot! Infuriating! I was at the Japan House for two different exhibitions - (1) Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan's Food Replica Culture and (2) Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs. I found the food replica exhibition much more fun and interactive. The people there were very nice.

Free parking jus press the button!…read more Hurry Lanterns are only here until end of feb. 28! Two buildings one just the korean in motion video and 2nd building is where the lanterns were located. Free magazines in the library. 15-20 minute if you dont read everything and jus take photos. Empty on a friday morning.

This place used to be such a VIBRANT hub for anyone and everyone who had interests that had any…read moreconnection to Korea. All kinds of different people would come in here, and they took Korean classes and it was a community like no other place I have ever seen in Los Angeles. Then one day, it was ALL OVER. When Covid began in March 2020, which was over 6 years ago, it became online courses only. Now, their course availability is STILL mostly online-only, with the exception of 2 or 3 classes. It's a HUGE PITY that KCCLA doesn't welcome back its community of Korean-learners. We used to share meals with the teachers and the office workers and the classmates would chat and network before lessons while sharing a meal. The online courses that are offered by KCCLA are NOT good. I've tried them multiple semesters and they're just not good. Many of the people who take KCCLA's online courses don't even live locally. This used to be a local hub, and now it's online low-quality classes with students who live out of state or out of town. What did the students and community here do for you to be so determined to keep us out and away ?

Wow, this place was incredible. I'd been wanting to visit this particular museum for years and it…read morewas so worth the wait! There's a parking garage and staff to help you find a spot and direct you up to the museum. Once you get upstairs there's a nice courtyard with trees, some food vendors and the museum is right there. We walked in and the museum staff was right there at the front answering questions and directing you on where to go. I love that admission is free! We had booked our tickets in advance though, to be safe. We had a 12pm slot for the Infinity mirror room and had a little time before it started so we went up to the main level to check out some art really quick. We went back down to stand in line and it moved fairly quickly. You only get 60 seconds in the Infinity mirror room, and there signs and staff letting you know so you can prepare yourself while in line. This exhibit was really cool, I wish we could have gotten more time in there but I'm glad they limit it so everyone can see it. You could spend a while in there, it's so beautiful. The rest of the museum was absolutely incredible. I'd never seen Basquiat in real life. I fell in love with his art. The other artists here were incredible too. I genuinely enjoyed exploring this exhibit and taking in all the art and sights. It was such a fun museum! Unique art, fun installations. I cannot wait to go back soon!

I visited The Broad again and saw that their permanent collection has remained mostly the same. It…read morewas a little crowded when I went on a Friday with mostly tourists browsing the paintings. The process for obtaining general admission was the same for me as I just had to reserve online. This museum is rather small despite its large exterior, so I'd recommend combining a visit here with The Museum of Contemporary Art across the street if you have time. Currently, there's an opportunity to engage in a wholesome activity outside because of Yoko Ono's "Wish Trees for Los Angeles" installation. You can't miss it because many people have tied their personal wishes on little white paper tags to the branches of the century-old olive trees outside The Broad. Most wishes were written in English, but I also saw some in Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. I'd highly recommend taking the time to read people's wishes and write one of your own. It helped me take time to focus on a few out of many things to feel grateful and hopeful for.

Came in for their recent block party with the wife and had a blast! They were celebrating the…read moreopening of their new expanded campus, and it is a seriously cool (and huge) brutalist building that is so filled with art and carefully designed that you feel like you could shuffle around corner after corner seeing new things for eternity - and I mean that in a good way. I found myself so taken with the new building that I ran out of time to see the original building's new exhibit...I guess I'll have to come back ;) With this new addition, I think this place might just have become my single favorite art museum in LA. This museum is impressive, fascinating, and super well curated. I also love how they put on a great event here to show off the new digs and let us LA people in to see it for free! By the way, we loved that strawberry paleta too! A great (and tasty) relief for that hot day. Much appreciated, and can't wait to come see what they do for their next exhibit!

In the (many) years since the last time I was in LA, my list of things to see and do down here has…read moreonly gotten longer and longer. Yet, during that time, checking out LACMA has always managed to stay right near the top, just after eating in KTown. What can I say? I guess I'm just a connoisseur of food and culture...heavy emphasis on the former, far less on the latter. After all, as much as I appreciate museums and art, a big reason for wanting to come here was to also get our prerequisite IG photos of the Urban Lights display like everyone else! Since my gf's friend bought our tickets online for us, I can't really speak to the price or the process. However, what I can say is that buying tickets in advance is highly recommended so that you can lock in your preferred entry time slot, rather than taking a chance on whatever walk up slots are left when you get here. Similarly, their parking lot can fill up quickly, especially on weekends, but there are alternatives nearby. The surrounding streets offer spaces, but most of them seem to have time limits/meters. Otherwise, there are several other parking lots nearby, including a large one a half block away at the Petersen Automotive Museum that we parked at. Now, in all, LACMA is made up of four separate buildings/pavilions filled with exhibits and pieces from a variety of movements, periods, and artists from around the world, whether it be American, European, Latin, Egyptian, Asian, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Abstract, Surrealist, Pop Art, Picasso, Monet, Diego Rivera, Andy Warhol, and so much more. The artwork here also extends beyond just the physical, as there was even a live trio performing with a violin player, a singer, and a bicycle riding performer. I don't know if it's just me, but that felt pretty rare to see. Given how art is largely subjective, everyone will feel differently about LACMA's specific exhibits and pieces, but I think it's objectively safe to say that their overall collection of artwork is rather impressive. With so many different distinct styles curated together, there's so much to see and potentially something that speaks to everyone. What's more, the physical museum itself is great - a little congested in certain areas as guests milled about, but I definitely like how modern it felt and how it stretches over Wilshire (kind of cool to stand there and watch all of the cars passing below). Despite how big and spacious this place is, though, there were times inside the main building/gallery where it felt really hot and stuffy, so a bit more A/C would've been nice. Even though we spent a good chunk of the day wandering through so many of their halls and exhibits, I'd be lying if I said we got to see (and appreciate) everything that LACMA has to offer. My favorites were the pieces by Monet and Picasso, as well as the Pop Art wing with Warhol's pieces. However, I'm still kicking myself for neglecting the outside area and the very thing we came here for - the Urban Light display! Pretty horrendous on my part (I just wanted to see in the car with the A/C on blast), but at least it's accessible 24/7 to the public without needing to buy a ticket, so we can always correct that mistake the next time we're in LA. Which, hopefully, won't take nearly as long again.

For those who may not know, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, is free from 3 to 5 p.m…read more maybe only on weekdays but maybe weekends too. I am not sure, but most of the information is right, if one is compelled they can fact-broaden my statement. I went to take advantage of this offer but it was June 19th and in honor of the holiday everyone got in for free on this day. But apparently it was a last minute decision. So poor reporting seems to be more like offering information as it comes, not in a malicious way, or incompetent way, more in like the town crier gives what he knows in excitement and it is the responsibility of hearers to know what to do with the information, including vetting it responsibly or accepting it as a gift when given by surprise, even though it could have come in handy earlier. So I entered and I made a beeline to the Butterfly Pavillion. I think it was 12 dollars and worth every single cent. And I write that as a full-blown understatement because exaggeration did not seem the way to go. Like saying this place was worth more than 12 dollars, it was worth the weight of a camel's back in gold. The experience was beautiful. And that statement can be easily understood. I mean butterfly garden + momentary visit= beautiful. But more than that it was a type of beautiful that I had not experience before. It was a new facet of nature's beauty that I experienced. Mostly because I had never interacted with butterflies in this way. For instance, there was a butterfly with wings that were a strong bold blue, almost neon, and for sure, vibrant. Like a royal blue not because it was that shade but because amongst blues it would have palatial lineage in its shade. We were warned that butterflies might be on the ground. And on two experiences two were. The first I encountered was not flying. And the younger members of the experience made sure to announce the butterflies presence and its vulnerability. I feel like sometime in this place's history a butterfly did get stepped on. And for no other reason, than the natural happens. In the second occasion, a butterfly was trying to fly or stand still and could not because the winds made it topple. During that moment a butterfly apparently landed on my back. Man people, if not all, wonder if a butterfly will land on them? And what it would mean? I mean, it could be good news. Saying that a butterfly landing on a person is an omen of disaster does quite fit the visual of the insect and what horror brings. A butterfly did land on my wrist and of course one can't help but feel special. Like, the butterfly chose me and its trying to communicate something. Something important that the universe wants me to hear. What exactly that is? I am not sure. I need to reflect on that later or I will know when the butterfly effects comes clearer in time.

I've been here a couple time and I feel like it's different each time I come depending on who I'm…read morewith. This time, I came with my toddler and it was a lot of fun! I appreciate that the museum isn't too big so that it's doable in less than 2 hours (provided you're not stopping to read signs etc since youre running after your LO instead..). My LO had a fun time running and racing through exhibits especially the diorama ones. The exhibits are pretty limited and small in size so you're not overwhelmed or worried about finishing this place. I think the older my kid gets, the more we can do and interact with. But for my 20 month old, it was a great way to spend about 90 min. There are bathrooms everywhere. This is a huge plus for me lol! Parking is $20! It's kind of pricey given the amount of time we spent (or didn't spend...) but it's so easy to get to the museum from the parking areas so convenience wins out. Tip: if you're an LA public library or county library holder, get free tickets through their Discover and Go page. We went to the museum this way and were able to spend a lovely Saturday morning here free (minus parking...).

The Getty is one of the top attractions in LA that is complimentary to visit. Last time I visited…read morethem was back in 2010. The parking is $25 before 3PM and $15 after 3. $10 after 6PM but the museum would be closed on the day we were here. We came by around 3:30PM on a Friday. It was still pretty busy. Taking the tram was easy to get up to the Getty and there were restrooms at the parking and at the top where you get off the tram. When we went the north exhibition was closed but there were still plenty to see. Love the irises from Van Gogh... and enjoyed a cup of tea after the museum visit. All in all was a great photo spot with LA and ocean in the back drop. Very pretty gardens and museum collections. Highly recommend checking them out if you're in town.

When I first went to the Getty I referred to it as a palace in the sky, and meant the compliment,…read morein all its absuridity. I was describing the awe of the place as best as I could so I did not leave the place undressed without its glory. As the visits continued, I enjoyed the place but not in the same way. The luster of what was once new had become typical as most things do. Repetition dulls excitement. I went skydiving once, and my attached skydiver averaged 12 drops a day. He must not see skydiving as exciting anymore, but rather just cycles of his work. But I experienced the Getty during twilight on the last day of the Off the 405 concernt series of Summer 26 and I found the experience, simply enchanting. But really, I felt like I was walking Pulk's evening garden on a random midnight summer night dream. And even though I strewn references together from the universe of Shakespeare, the feeling is true. The experiene felt surreal and like nothing I have experienced before. It was a gift from California to me. And thus I write this review because walking the Getty in the Evening is the hope of someone in the world, and I walked that dream. That is no small feat. After having a lovely dinner, I stepped outside to the Summer air that wafts around the height of the Getty. I never felt heat within wind. But here that is what I felt. The breeze was not a reward for an ardous day. It did not carry crispness. The breeze was laced with warmth that did not scold or oppressed like the afternoon heat. It felt like walking through air that had become water at a temperature that was maybe too warm but still felt good. The skin felt the breeze and I did not shiver. I aslo saw the setting of the sun leave behind traces of gold lining below a darkening blue sky. The trees had lost their green. The trees now were black shadows that had dimension to them. The moment is priceless as they say because nature converged to give me a gift of experience something new in California and I only had to pay the 25.00 parking fee. Then I stepped into Getty's famed garden. But before that I passed people picnicking in blankets looking at the city be quiet with twinkling lights. I passed a founatin with russtling water. It was shaped like an inverse leaf, at least to me. It was like seeing water drop from a modern leaf like structure. Like the one's they would have if giants had beautiful jungles to explore. And then I walked deeper into the forest and this is where I felt the proverbial magic of the Getty. The trees had become something different by non-ill moonlight. Like they were present, but hidden by the ascending night. Their face changed. They were softer in evening light. They did not look like they were going to a ball, they did not look they were going to bed, they looked like sages standing in duty, standing in stillness, while knowing they have to say no words to matter and be beauitful in ancient wisdom. Phew! The night continued, but I also want to cover the walk to the museum. I have been to the Getty a few times and I always took the tram. That is the way to get there, I thought. But on this day, I saw a sign that pointed to a 3/4 mile walkway and I took it to diversify my experiene, not knowng that a treasured summary was waiting for me above. And what is neat, is that the walk added the depth of newness to the experience. At one point I sat on a oval bench with no back rest and I sat. I saw a frame made by golden light and branches that showed the mess that is the 405. But seeing it from that place of rest and peace, I was able to appreciate the behemoth as slow moving moth. One side of the freeway was packed filled with cars. I have been a car in that freeway. and have felt its frustrating pace and zig and zags. But the other side had a trickle. Almonst no cars going in that freeway. Well almost no cars in comparison to the other side. And this moment is only one that can be lived in California. And it was golden nature exposing the advances of our technology that made it specifically California. The Getty did not need the press. I just wanted to write a note of summer love to an institution that is bigger than Brandi on ice cream.

Definitely one of LA's more unique museums (in a good way). Such an interesting display of work and…read moreart that simultaneously blends well and makes no sense together. It's hard to describe what it really is, which is why y'all should check it out. Great art evokes thought, which is what this museum did!

The Museum of Jurassic Technology is an interesting way to spend an hour in Culver City! I wish I…read morecould show you but respect their wishes of no photos/videos inside. It's one of those weird niche museums you just gotta walk through and experience. It's a little bit of history, a little bit of histrionics, some gorgeous displays to walk thru, interesting bits to read, and an interesting collection for sure. My favorite part was their little garden with a few special birds. Such a peaceful and cute area, with tea offered at special times! What a nice touch. It's only open Thursday to Sunday with a $15 entrance fee and reserving a time in advance is best, so plan accordingly. For me, it was an interesting place to pop into once but I don't see myself coming back again~ nor would I bring out of town guests. I like quirky and weird - i AM quirky and weird - but just felt confused when I left.

Everything from start to finish. Food and drinks was amazing. The shows that I was able to watch…read morewas amazing as well.

Now you see it, now you don't. Welcome back to the Magic…read moreCastle. This is truly one of my favorite places on earth, and if you ever get the chance to go, do not turn it down. I've been around 20 times and it has never disappointed me even a little. For anyone who hasn't been: the Castle has several rooms and extra corners where magicians are performing all night -- the Close-up Gallery, the Parlour of Prestidigitation, the Palace of Mystery, the Library Bar, the Peller Theatre, and house magicians throughout. Most rooms have two performers, one early and one late, so you can see several different acts in a single night. A quick warning from this trip: we arrived around 6:10. Doors opened at 5:00, but traffic and an unexpected pit stop made us miss a few early shows. Valet takes your car, you can pose for photos, then you check in with the maître d', who confirms you're on the list, meeting dress code, and set for the evening. After that you go through the secret entrance, say "open sesame," and the bookcase slides open into the club. Right in front of you is the bar and a piano playing with no one sitting at it. Don't panic -- that's just Irma, the house ghost. She knows every song, theme, melody, you name it. Just ask. I requested "Piano Man" and "Don't Stop Believin'." Our dinner reservation was at 6:30, so we headed upstairs to the dining room. The hostess sat us and our server, Jeffery, was wonderful. We ordered the rack of lamb with mashed potatoes and steamed squash and cucumber, the beet salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and for dessert key lime pie with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. The food was excellent. The lamb was cooked to perfection. The beet salad was so good it should be illegal. The shrimp were the size of small fish. The key lime pie had a bright lime kick and a graham cracker crust that melted in your mouth, and the ice cream made it even better. Rack of lamb: 10/10 Jumbo shrimp cocktail: 10/10 Beet salad: 10/10 Key lime pie and ice cream: 10/10 After dinner we started catching the shows, and they were outstanding. Close-up Gallery Boris Wild: 10/10 David Corsaro: 10/10 Parlour of Prestidigitation Rachel Wax: 7/10 Yarden Shalev: 8/10 Palace of Mystery Asi Wind: 10/10 I can't do these performers justice in a few sentences. The best of them do material so complex that several have been on Penn & Teller: Fool Us -- and actually fooled Penn & Teller. That is not easy. That is an understatement. By the time we were ready to leave it was 1 a.m. Almost seven hours of dinner, magic, and wandering the Castle. Like every other night here, it was unforgettable.