Upcoming Events
- 16 May, 24Upcoming
Plática y Prueba: Purple Cauliflower Ceviche with Correas Mariscos & Cocina | $30
Thursday, 7:00 pmCorrea's Market has been in business since 2002, bringing fresh quality groceries and quality meats to the Lincoln Heights area. In 2017, they brought in…
18 May, 24UpcomingHecho con Amor: Mole Amarillo | $65
Saturday, 10:00 amAges 18+ ONLY! In this class, students will learn about one of the seven major Oaxacan moles, amarillo. Even though amarillo means "yellow" in Spanish,…
18 May, 24UpcomingCommunity Ride to The Olympic Auditorium | Free
Saturday, 10:30 amCome join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and Metro Bike Share for an unforgettable community ride celebrating the vibrant history of 18th & Grand:…
LA Plaza Blog
- 03 May
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Kicks Off its Summer of Salsa Concert Series on May 10 with Rumbankete featuring Super DJ Robby
Read moreThe crowd-favorite summer program welcomes hundreds of Angelenos to LA Plaza to dance to the vibrant rhythms of salsa. Taking place one Friday each month
Comments off - 12 Apr
LA Cocina de Gloria Molina Marks its Second Anniversary with a Month-Long Celebration
Read moreGuests can immerse themselves in Mexican gastronomy through cooking classes, demos, the unveiling of the Raíces Culinarias: A Recipe Reading Room, and a tribute to
Comments off - 09 Feb
LA Cocina de Gloria Molina Unveils Culinary Education Program for 2024
Read moreLA Cocina de Gloria Molina, a culinary teaching kitchen and extension of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes nestled in downtown Los Angeles celebrating its
Exhibitions On View
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18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium | August 11, 2023 through Sunday, May 19, 2024
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents 18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium, an exhibition recounting the 80-year history (1925-2005) of the Olympic Auditorium, the home for…
Los Angeles 1853 by Mario Hernández, 2021
In 1781, the Pobladores, a group of 44 people recruited from Mexico by the Spanish, established a new pueblo next to a river and in…
Calle Principal: Mi México en Los Ángeles | Permanent Exhibition | 2d Floor
This interactive and educational permanent exhibition invites families to explore the sights, sounds, and smells of downtown Los Angeles during the 1920s. Calle Principal is…
LA Starts Here! | Permanent Exhibition | First Floor
LA Plaza’s groundbreaking permanent exhibition presents an alternative to traditional interpretations of Los Angeles history, aiming to change what we know about Mexicans and Mexican…
The View From Here: Architecture as Witness to History | Permanent Exhibition | 2d Floor
LA Plaza’s Vickrey-Brunswig Building, Plaza House, and adjoining two-and-a-half-acre campus are located in the historic heart of Los Angeles. The museum resides within both the El…
Guided School Tours & Workshops at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes offer students the opportunity to explore the history, culture, and contributions of Mexican and Mexican Americans in Southern California.
Virtual School FieldtripsLA Plaza de Cultura y Artes offers a beautiful campus suitable for both indoor and outdoor events of all types. Guests are given the unique opportunity to explore and contribute to the ever-evolving story of Mexican and Mexican American culture in Los Angeles just steps from where it all began.
View Rental SpaceOur Mission
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes centers the history of Mexican and Mexican Americans in Los Angeles, and collects, preserves, and shares the stories, accomplishments, and experiences of Latinx people and Latino culture.
Located near the site where Los Angeles was founded in 1781, LA Plaza's 2.2-acre campus includes two historic and newly renovated buildings (the Vickrey-Brunswig Building and Plaza House) surrounded by 30,000 square feet of public garden and LA Cocina de Gloria Molina, a teaching kitchen and event space, located in LA Plaza Village.
LA Plaza is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID# 75-3059288
LA Plaza is an official project of Los Angeles County and a Smithsonian Affiliate.