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The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)

ArtClosed · Opens 11amFreeGrand Av Arts/Bunker Hill (Metro A & E Lines, 1-2 min walk)

Founded in 1979 by artists and collectors, MOCA is the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles and holds nearly 8,000 works of art made since the 1940s, from Rothko, Pollock and Rauschenberg to current LA artists. Its main site, MOCA Grand Avenue, is a 1986 building by Arata Isozaki opposite The Broad and near Walt Disney Concert Hall. A second venue, The Geffen Contemporary, a Frank Gehry-converted warehouse in Little Tokyo, hosts large-scale shows and performance programmes.

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250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

Nearest station: Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill (Metro A & E Lines, 1-2 min walk), Civic Center/Grand Park (Metro B & D Lines, ~10 min walk), Pershing Square (Metro B & D Lines, ~10 min walk)

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MonClosed
Tue11:00–17:00
Wed11:00–17:00
Thu11:00–20:00
FriToday11:00–17:00
Sat11:00–18:00
Sun11:00–18:00

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Free

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Is The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) free to visit?
Yes, general admission to The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)?
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is open MOCA Grand Avenue: Tue, Wed, Fri 11:00-17:00; Thu 11:00-20:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00; closed Mondays. Closed 4 July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; closes at 15:00 on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 2026. Free entry, advance reservations recommended. The Geffen Contemporary (152 N Central Ave, Little Tokyo) is temporarily closed for installation; its WAREHOUSE programmes resume 18 Sept 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)?
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is located at 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States, in the Downtown (Bunker Hill) area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill (Metro A & E Lines, 1-2 min walk), Civic Center/Grand Park (Metro B & D Lines, ~10 min walk), Pershing Square (Metro B & D Lines, ~10 min walk).
What can I see at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)?
LA's artist-founded contemporary art museum: Isozaki's red sandstone galleries on Bunker Hill, with free general admission. Current highlights include The Expanding Field: MOCA's Collection from the 1940s to 1970s, In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA, Nancy Rubins: Chas' Stainless Steel, Mark Thompson's Airplane Parts... (2002).
Do I need to book The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) in advance?
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.