The museum's 'veil' consists of 2,500 diamond-shaped glass-fiber-reinforced concrete panels.
The central 'vault' is a massive concrete structure that functions as both a support for the building and a climate-controlled storage area for the collection.
The museum was commissioned by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad to house their extensive personal collection.
It holds one of the world's most significant collections of postwar and contemporary art.
The 'Infinity Mirrored Rooms' by Yayoi Kusama are permanent installations that require a specific separate reservation system due to high demand.
The building was designed to be LEED Gold certified, incorporating sustainable water and energy systems.
The museum structure weighs approximately 1.7 million pounds.
The Broad is a contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles featuring the 2,000-piece collection of Eli and Edythe Broad. The museum building, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, utilizes a honeycomb-like exterior structure known as the 'veil and vault.' The 'veil' allows natural light to filter into the top-floor galleries, while the 'vault' houses art storage visible to visitors. The collection focuses on postwar and contemporary art from the 1950s to the present. Permanent highlights include iconic works by Yayoi Kusama, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. The building spans three levels, with the primary exhibition space located on the third floor. It functions as a prominent cultural anchor in the Grand Avenue arts corridor.
The dramatic, wide escalator that transports visitors from the lobby up into the third-floor galleries.
Book general admission tickets online well in advance, as popular dates fill up quickly.
Check the museum's website immediately upon arrival to secure a spot for the Infinity Mirrored Room virtual queue.
Use the dedicated museum audio app on your own smartphone to hear artist commentary while walking through the galleries.
Do not show up without a pre-booked reservation, as walk-in entry is rarely available during peak times.
Closed on Mondays.
No flash photography is allowed in the galleries; large bags and backpacks must be checked in the cloakroom.
