The Broad
91 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 27 threads.
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend the Broad, a contemporary art museum downtown, and many say general admission is free, though timed tickets need to be booked ahead. Several visitors praise its current exhibits, a few call the Infinity Room amazing, and many note it sits close to MOCA and Disney Hall. One visitor finds the installation cool but says Phoenix's version is better, while several find it less impressive, criticizing its design, curation, and social-media appeal.
Address
The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
At a glance
- Best for
- Museums, Free entry
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Infinity Room installation, Pop art history overview
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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/CatCafffffe in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Suggests the Broad for evening events.
- Recommendsu/Bayplain in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024access
Counts this museum among several downtown spots located near one another.
- Mixedu/dough_eating_squid in r/LosAngeles · Aug 2026uniqueness
Calls the Broad's installation cool, but says the Phoenix version is better.
- Recommendsu/fighting_tadpole in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Listed among museums worth a visit.
- Recommendsu/SeaPeanut7_ in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Recommends visiting this museum.
- Recommendsu/grindstone85 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Lists it among recommended places for a rainy visit.
- Recommendsu/LAskeptic in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Suggests considering the Broad as an option.
- Recommendsu/donuttrackme in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Includes it in its recommended list of DTLA museums.
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- Recommendsu/GercektenGul in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Lists it among several suggested museums.
- Recommendsu/Hidefininja in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025access
Argues it's easy to walk to from downtown, so driving isn't necessary.
- Recommendsu/deb1267cc in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Answers the contemporary-or-modern question by recommending the Broad.
- Recommendsu/DeathByBamboo in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024access
Says the Broad is near MOCA and doing both in one day is easy.
- Recommendsu/euthlogo in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024uniqueness
Says the Broad gives a good overview of pop art history.
- Recommendsu/cool_uncle_jules in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says the Broad currently has strong exhibits.
- Recommendsu/Claim_Wide in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024uniqueness
Says the Broad has a strong contemporary art collection.
- Recommendsu/uncultured_swine2099 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026uniqueness
Recommends The Broad for its well-known modern art names.
- Recommendsu/Serious-Wish4868 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Lists it as a recommended museum visit.
- Recommendsu/Aggressive_Gain1482 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Includes it among its Downtown picks to visit.
- Recommendsu/Helianthus_exilis in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Suggests the Broad, especially for its current Kusama show.
- Recommendsu/RioTheLeoo in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026access
Recommends it and says the train is an easy way to get there.
- Recommendsu/eubulides in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Listed among worthwhile options in a downtown sightseeing plan.
- Recommendsu/phainepy in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Recommends it and suggests securing a reservation in advance.
- Recommendsu/ActualPerson418 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Includes the Broad among its recommendations.
- Recommendsu/SuiGenerisPothos in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Suggests the Broad as a stop on a walkable art day they have done before.
- Recommendsu/Winter_Ad_3805 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025access
Notes it needs advance booking but can be visited at no charge.
- Recommendsu/milotrain in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Rates the Broad as good.
- Recommendsu/MinuteElegant774 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2024uniqueness
Agrees with the Broad pick and praises its immersive infinity room, which requires advance booking.
- Caveatu/Shock_city in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024uniqueness
Thinks the Broad picks art for social-media appeal and it isn't to their taste.
- Recommendsu/checkerspot in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023
Includes The Broad in its list of LA suggestions.
- Caveatu/La_ham_ in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Says the Broad's curation and building design are bad and visitors go for clout.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.