The Los Angeles Central Public Library, Los Angeles
Huge library rebuilt in the 1980s and '90s.
Huge library rebuilt in the 1980s and '90s. Almost always has a public exhibition going.
Hours
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Closed
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10:00
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Tue
10:00
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Wed
10:00
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Thu
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Fri
10:00
17:30
Sat
10:00
17:30
About The Los Angeles Central Public Library
630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
+1 213-228-7000
The Los Angeles Central Public Library and Nearby Sights on Map
Library Tower
At 73 floors and 1,017 feet, it is said to be the tallest building between Chicago and Hong Kong
The Theater District
The Theater District along Broadway has been converted to discount jewelry, electronics and ethnic shops, but much of the architecture and the marquees remain
St. Vincent Court
A tranquil hideaway tucked in the heart of the Jewelry District
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
The permanent collection is fairly interesting, but the changing exhibitions can be more hit or miss
The Bradbury Building
Built in 1893, the Bradbury Building is one of Southern California's most remarkable architectural achievements
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Gorgeous campus of FIDM and ongoing free exhibits make this a pleasant way to kill a couple of hours
Music Center and Disney Hall
Impressive hall architecture complete with tours most days
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, presenting an excellent program of classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz
Grammy Museum
History of music, with listening posts
Geffen Contemporary
A branch of MOCA tucked away in Little Tokyo