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ARTS & CULTURE

DTLA is home to an impressive collection of the nation’s top museums, cultural institutions, and sports & entertainment venues, drawing millions of visitors a year. It is also a haven for independent arts organizations, galleries, studios and performance spaces. 

On this page you will find a map of the DTLA arts & culture ecosystem, its geographic clusters, and its impact on other sectors of the Downtown economy. 

Source: DTLA Arts & Culture Report, 2024

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Downtown LA Arts & Culture Report

The heart and soul of DTLA, the vibrant Arts & Culture scene has been a driving force in Downtown LA’s renaissance. Learn how the galleries, museums, eclectic nightlife, and foodie culture of DTLA make it a truly world-class city.



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DTLA Arts & Culture Ecosystem

Assets & Clusters

The Broad
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
The Music Center
Gloria Molina Grand Park
Colburn School

Grand Avenue Cultural District

While bustling with office workers on weekdays, the success of MOCA, The Broad, and adjacent culinary destinations has established a broad appeal to both locals and visitors, and keeps the area active on evenings and weekends.

Crypto.com Arena
LA Convention Center
Peacock Theater
ASU FIDM

South Park Sports & Entertainment District 

Located in the South Park neighborhood of DTLA, the L.A. Live/Convention Center complex is one of the premier event and entertainment destinations in Southern California.

Hauser & Wirth
ArtShare LA
Sci-Arc
Institute of Contemporary Art LA (ICA LA)

Arts District 

Situated on the eastside of DTLA, adjacent to the LA River and railyards, the Arts District is famously home to galleries and cultural spaces, live/work lofts, and unique restaurants and retail in converted warehouses and former factories.

ArtCenter DTLA
Gallery Row
Historic Theaters
UCLA Downtown

Historic Downtown

With its classic buildings, vintage vibes, and creative energy, this area is where visitors can experience DTLA’s contemporary reputation as a one-of-a-kind art, food, nightlife, and entertainment destination.

University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History
California Science Center
California African American History Museum
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
LA Memorial Coliseum
BMO Stadium

Exposition Park 

Less than 2 miles away, Exposition Park is home to some of LA’s most significant cultural attractions and welcomes 4 million visitors per year.

Sector Impact

Creative Industries
Where DTLA’s office spaces were once dominated by traditional firms in fields such as finance services, insurance, real estate, and legal services, it is now home to a diverse range of innovative companies in creative industries, such as technology, media, and design.
Residential
The presence of arts and culture - not just in museums and theatres, but in the public realm - is a key aspect of DTLA's urban appeal for residents.
Hospitality/Tourism
Unique cultural assets, alongside a rapidly evolving industry mix and a booming residential population, are attracting millions not just to visit, but stay in DTLA.
Retail
As DTLA has built its reputation as a cultural destination, unique, high-visibility retailers – from national brands to independents – have flocked to the Downtown scene, many with the goal of opening a signature location that leverages the area’s identity as an incubator of creativity.

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