The Broad, Downtown
81 people recommendvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/ArtHistory30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 53 threads.
What people say, in short
The Broad is frequently recommended for modern and contemporary art, with visitors highlighting its pop art and immersive installations. The infinity room receives praise from more than one commenter. The collection divides tastes: one visitor thinks famous pop art is not necessarily good, while another finds some of the modern art less thought-provoking. Commenters often suggest combining it with MOCA, which sits across the street.
Address
The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
At a glance
- Best for
- Art
- Known for
- Modern and contemporary art, Infinity room
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/InfernalWedgie in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Listed as a museum recommendation for an art nerd visiting LA.
- Recommendsu/GercektenGul in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Listed among museum recommendations.
- Recommendsu/ActualPerson418 in r/LosAngeles · Feb 2024
Listed as an indoor option for visiting family.
- Recommendsu/cool_uncle_jules in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026exhibits
Praises the museum's displays.
- Mixedu/metal_elk in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025collections
Says it is a toss-up; famous pop-art but not necessarily good.
- Recommendsu/usernametrent in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025
Named as a fun museum answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/BassObjective9092 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2026
Lists it among DTLA spots to see, near MOCA.
- Recommendsu/muchinhastaelfin in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026collections
Says it has a large crowd-pleaser collection and is across from MOCA.
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- Recommendsu/uncultured_swine2099 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026collections
Recommends its collection of well-known modern artists.
- Recommendsu/mpaladin1 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Suggests adding the Broad to day four with the Science Center and Grammy.
- Recommendsu/Gobbasena96 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025entry fee
Includes it among recommended Los Angeles art museums.
- Recommendsu/Serious-Wish4868 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Lists The Broad among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/TelevisionFunny2400 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says many younger people prefer the Broad to MOCA across the street.
- Recommendsu/Aggressive_Gain1482 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Lists The Broad among downtown gems to check out.
- Recommendsu/Born_Cap4085 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026entry fee
Recommends visiting The Broad.
- Recommendsu/TheBigFappening in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024entry fee
Strongly recommends combining The Broad with MOCA.
- Recommendsu/Rumaan_14 in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024collections
Enjoys the smaller collection's prominent artists.
- Recommendsu/amypaulette in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Lists The Broad among various attractions and museums worth visiting downtown.
- Recommendsu/phainepy in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024entry fee
Includes The Broad among museums they enjoy.
- Recommendsu/Annual_Ant_4289 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026entry fee
Recommends the museum alongside a visit to Grand Central Market.
- Recommendsu/Working_Mushroom_456 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024entry fee
Suggests The Broad as a downtown museum outing.
- Recommendsu/Fun_Astronomer_4064 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Listed among places to consider visiting.
- Recommendsu/Sufficient-Emu24 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025collections
Suggests it as a museum likely to please a large family group.
- Recommendsu/Anonymous-USA in r/ArtHistory · Jul 2025collections
Includes it in a list of art museums for art.
- Recommendsu/kikijane711 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Lists The Broad among fun downtown museums to visit.
- Recommendsu/MinuteElegant774 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2024exhibits
Endorses The Broad and particularly enjoys the immersive infinity room.
- Recommendsu/LAeclectic in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Suggests the Broad followed by a fancy meal next door or a foodie outing at Grand Central Market.
- Mixedu/munchalumps22 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025collections
Nice but mostly modern art that felt less thought provoking.
- Recommendsu/Safe_Revenue4917 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026exhibits
Suggests the Broad for contemporary art and its Infinity Mirror Rooms exhibit.
- Recommendsu/Mission_Search8991 in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024exhibits
Praises the Infinity Mirror Room experience.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.