LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - A Los Angeles Historical Museum Opening Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12 - 5pm | Closed Monday & Tuesday LA PLAZA'S 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Celebrating 15 years of Cultura, Comunidad y Corazón We Belong Here From sunset to dawn, experience LA Plaza's exterior walls transform into a canvas of resistance Your generosity helps history, art, and community thrive Donate now Support LA Plaza now! A Great Day in East L.A. Experience the Eastside Sound through August 26, 2026 LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Unveils Artwork by Renowned Artist Judy Baca LA Cocina de Gloria Molina LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes renames LA Plaza Cocina in honor of Gloria Molina Discover the Latino historical perspective in LA Starts Here! Plan your visit Upcoming Events 26 Apr , 26 Upcoming Cinco de Mayo Family Day | Free with RSVP LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Sunday, 12:00 pm Did you know Cinco de Mayo honors the Mexican army’s victory against the French army in the Battle of Puebla? This historic day is celebrated… Book Online More Info 29 Apr , 26 Upcoming Plática – We the People and Stories of Citizenship | Free with RSVP Virtual Wednesday, 12:00 pm Join us for a conversation reflecting on the themes of the Declaration of Independence and their connections to histories of migration, unconstitutional deportations, and the… Book Online More Info 29 Apr , 26 Upcoming LA Plaza Book Club | Free with RSVP LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Wednesday, 6:00 pm Calling all Community Scholars! Be a part of LA Plaza’s Book Club, where we will be reading Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Read along… Book Online More Info View All Events LA Plaza Blog Dance, Music, and Community Return as LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Launches Summer of Salsa 2026 Returning for its 10th year, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ Summer of Salsa series kicks off on May 8 with Son Mayor and continues LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES TO HOST CASA MÉXICO LOS ANGELES 2026 DURING THE WORLD CUP In partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico, Telemundo 52, and Jive Live, LA Plaza will host Casa Mexico Los Angeles 2026, a five-week, free, LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES TRANSFORMS ITS WALLS INTO A PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHTING THE FORCED REMOVAL OF UNDOCUMENTED ANGELENOS In collaboration with four partner organizations, the project features large-scale projections exploring the ongoing realities faced by immigrant and undocumented communities in  Los Angeles View All Blog Posts Exhibitions On View View All Exhibitions 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. 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. View Rental Space Our Mission 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. Share Your ticket for: Home Title