Los Angeles - Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
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As the name suggests, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles is devoted exclusively to modern art, and is the only one of this kind in Los Angeles. All the works here are from 1940 onwards and cover all media. The museum came to life in 1979 and has expanded over the years. Today the museum includes three separate facilities; the MOCA Grand Avenue, the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and the MOCA Pacific Design Center.
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The main building is the MOCA Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill, designed by Arata Isozake. It was opened to much fanfare in 1986 and is made of red sandstone, giving it a much different appearance than the other locations. The Geffen Contemporary is located in an old police car warehouse that has been converted into museum space. In West Hollywood is the Pacific Design Center, dedicated primarily to architecture and design.
Address:
Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3021, United States
Phone: 1 (213) 626-6222, Fax: 1 (213) 620-8674
Phone: 1 (213) 626-6222, Fax: 1 (213) 620-8674
Hours:
11am-5pm; Sun: 11am-6pm; Thu: 11am-8pm; Closed: Tue, Wed
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Tours take place Tuesday through Saturday at noon, 1 and 2 pm. The tours begin at the information centers and last 20 to 30 minutes.
Free to all every Thursday 5-8 pm.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Wheelchair loan or rental
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