Upcoming Events
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29 Aug, 26UpcomingInolvidable: Celebrating the Legacy of Juan Gabriel | Free with RSVP | SOLD OUT
Saturday, 6:30 pmCelebrate the timeless music and enduring legacy of "El Divo de Juárez", Juan Gabriel, at an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community at LA…
10 Sep, 26UpcomingSabor a Michoacán – Uchepos: Sweet Corn Tamal | $65 | SOLD OUT
Thursday, 7:00 pmIn this class, participants will explore uchepos, a traditional fresh corn tamale from Michoacán, México. Made from puréed fresh corn, milk, and a touch of sugar, uchepos are…
10 Sep, 26UpcomingDocs @ LA Plaza: ‘Not Our Corona’ Short Documentary | Free with RSVP
Thursday, 7:00 pmTwo Mexican activists walk into one of Europe’s most prestigious museums — not to protest, but to quietly rewrite history. In 2022, they infiltrated the…
LA Plaza Blog
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Soccer, Culture, and Community Unite More Than 13,000 at Casa México Los Angeles
Read moreCasa México made its Los Angeles debut with five sold-out live viewing parties, cultural programming, and art exhibitions. LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2026) – More
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Soccer meets art at Casa México
Read moreThrough contemporary Mexican art, "Goles de Pintura" by Jazzamoart and "Tejiendo Redes: Uniendo comunidades a través del arte y el fútbol" by Betsabeé Romero explore
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Statement on Leadership Transition and Strengthening LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ Future
Read moreLos Angeles, CA (May 7, 2025) –– LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is undergoing a leadership transition and has taken a series of steps to strengthen the
Exhibitions On View
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Recollection of Communities: A Youth Perspective | June 13 – October 11, 2026
This youth art exhibition is the culminating work of middle and high school students from eight communities in Southern California who participated in the 2026…
Calle Principal: Mi México en Los Ángeles | Permanent Exhibition | 2nd 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…

On April 16, 2011, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes opened its doors with a bold vision: to center the history of Mexican and Mexican Americans in Los Angeles and to collect, preserve, and share the stories, accomplishments, and experiences of Latinx people and Latino culture.
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LA 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.
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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.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Special Museum Gallery Hours
Friday, August 27
Due to KCRW Summer Nights, our galleries will have special hours:
12–5 pm — CLOSED
6–8 pm — OPEN
We invite you to visit the galleries and enjoy the exhibitions during the concert featuring Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino!
Find the link to RSVP under Upcoming Programs.
Sunday, August 29
All Day — Closed






