Exhibitions On View
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The Legacy of Cacao at LA Plaza Cocina | November 5, 2022 – April 30, 2023
LA Plaza Cocina opened its newest exhibition, The Legacy of Cacao, which focuses on chocolate, one of the most popular foods in the world, on…
Arte para la gente, The Collected Works of Margaret Garcia | July 22, 2022-June 11, 2023
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents Arte para la gente, The Collected Works of Margaret Garcia, a retrospective exhibition with more than 75 artworks…
Hostile Terrain ‘94: The Undocumented Migration Project | September 17, 2022 – July 9, 2023
Content Warning: This exhibition contains highly sensitive and graphic content, including photographs, objects, films and recordings related to migrant hardships and death. We invite you…
18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium | August 11, 2023- May 12, 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…
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…
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…
Upcoming Events
- 28 Jan, 23Upcoming
Indigenous Veganism: Mesoamerican Foodways (Jan. 28 & Feb. 4, 2023) | $100
Saturday, 10:00 amAges 18+ ONLY. COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Required Upon Entry. In this 2-part series, students will experience a better understanding of Mesoamerican foods and diet. Platica…
04 Feb, 23UpcomingExperimental Atelier with Margaret Garcia and Bonnie Lambert – 5 Classes | $100
Saturday, 1:30 pmFive Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 In this series of five (5) classes, artists are challenged to explore the freedom of improvisation…
09 Feb, 23UpcomingPlatica y Prueba: Tacos y Guadalupe Wine | $45
Thursday, 7:00 pmAGES 21+ ONLY. Vaccination Cards Required Upon Entry Did you know that red wine pairs very well with tacos? LA Plaza Cocina will explore how various…
LA Plaza Blog
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25 Jan
Grammy-nominated Conga Patria Son Jarocho Collective takes the stage Friday, February 10, 7:00 pm
Read moreLA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents its first free outdoor event of 2023 as Conga Patria Son Jarocho Collective, a Grammy-nominated group playing traditional
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03 Jan
Honoring Walter F. Ulloa, founding member of LA Plaza’s Board of Trustees
Read moreLA Plaza de Cultura y Artes mourns the unexpected passing and honors the lasting achievements of Walter F. Ulloa, a founding member of the LA
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02 Nov
LA Plaza Cocina presents an exhibition on chocolate, the food of the gods
Read moreLA Plaza Cocina opens its newest exhibition, The Legacy of Cacao, which focuses on chocolate, one of the most popular foods in the world, on
LA Plaza Highlights
Explore the multi-faceted history of Mexican and Mexican American Los Angeles and celebrate our vibrant Latino culture at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.

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.
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes honors the past, inspires the future, and recognizes the enduring cultural influence of Mexicans, Mexican Americans and all Latinas/Latinos in Los Angeles through transformative exhibitions, programming and educational experiences.
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.
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