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Photo by Elon Schoenholz, courtesy of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

MOCA Grand Avenue

Architect Arata Isozaki designed MOCA Grand Avenue in 1986 with classical architecture and Los Angeles popular culture in mind. Today this location hosts the museumߴs main galleries, Lemonade Café, the flagship location of the MOCA Store, and staff offices.

Hours

Day Hours
Mon Closed
Tues 11am - 5pm
Wed 11am - 5pm
Thur 11am - 8pm
Fri 11am - 5pm
Sat 11am - 6pm
Sun 11am - 6pm

All visitors should reserve an online ticket. For your convenience, reservations can be made in advance here.

Admission

Currently, all exhibitions on view at Grand Avenue are included in free general admission.

General admission: Free

Specially-ticketed exhibitions:
Adult: $18
Seniors and students: $10
Children under 12: Free
Members: Free

Tickets

Secure your tickets online or at our walk-up kiosks. For your convenience, all visitors, including members, can make reservations in advance online here. 

Phone reservations to both locations are also available at the MOCA Box Office by calling 213-633-5351 between Tuesday and Sunday, 11am–5pm.

Get Tickets

Getting Here

250 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012

MOCA encourages the use of public transportation; please use the Metro Trip Planner to plan your visit.

Parking

  1. SpotHero Parking
    Book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

    Simply visit the MOCA SpotHero parking page and book a spot with rates up to 50% lower than drive-up rates.
  2. California Plaza
    351 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
    Parking rates at California Plaza are $4.75 for every 10 minutes, $45 maximum until 5am;
    $16 flat rate on weekdays from 5pm to 5am and all day on weekends and holidays.
    Visitors can enter California Plaza from Olive Street or Lower Grand, between Kosciuszko Way and 4th Street, near the Omni Hotel. Entrances are marked 1 CAL and 2 CAL; either entrance can be used.
  3. Metered street parking is available on Grand Ave. Please note that MOCA is unable to validate parking for any downtown lot.
  4. Parking is also available at the nearby Walt Disney Concert Hall and Broad Museum as well as public lots on surrounding surface streets. Validation is unavailable.

Contact

General Information: 213/621-2766 or email tickets@moca.org.

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

A former police car warehouse in L.A.'s Little Tokyo Historic District, renovated by the noted California architect Frank Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983. This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space.

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA will be closed until October 23, 2025 while we install the upcoming exhibition MONUMENTS.

Wonmi's WAREHOUSE Programs at the WAREHOUSE at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA:
Saturday, August 9, 2025: MOCA Music

Visit here for more information about Wonmi's WAREHOUSE Programs. 

Hours

Day Hours
Mon Closed
Tues Closed
Wed Closed
Thur Closed
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Admission

Specially-ticketed exhibitions:
Adult: $18
Seniors and students: $10
Children under 12: Free
EBT Cardholders: Free
Members: Free

General admission: Free

Tickets

Secure your tickets online or at our walk-up kiosks. For your convenience, all visitors, including members, can make reservations in advance online here. 

Phone reservations to both locations are also available at the MOCA Box Office by calling 213-633-5351 between Tuesday and Sunday, 11am–5pm.

Get Tickets

Getting Here

152 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Parking

  1. SpotHero Parking
    Book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

    Simply visit the MOCA SpotHero parking page and book a spot with rates up to 50% lower than drive-up rates.
  2. Aiso Street Garage (Lot 763)
    101 N. Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles CA 90012
    Maximum $14 per day.
  3. Lot 753
    414 E. Temple St
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
    Flat rate $10 per day.
  4. Metered Parking on Temple.

Contact

General Information: 213/621-2766 or email tickets@moca.org.

WAREHOUSE at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Featuring performances, workshops, residencies, and festivals, Wonmiߴs WAREHOUSE Programs take place seasonally at WAREHOUSE at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Embracing the breadth of international live art and featuring collaborations with local collectives, radio stations, and cultural organizations, Wonmi’s WAREHOUSE Programs is founded by Wonmi & Kihong Kwon and Family. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, August 9, 2025: MOCA Music

Visit here for more information on past and upcoming events.