The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

152 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012 USA

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“warehouse turned art museum!”

A former police car warehouse in Little Tokyo renovated by the noted California architect Frank O. Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983. This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space and a branch of the MOCA Store. The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA is currently closed for improvements, reopening with Printed Matter's LA Art Book Fair Feb 1–3, 2014 and Mike Kelley on March 23, 2014. Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

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Carl J.

January 14, 2024

Everyone should visit the Contemporary at least once. Definitely less crowded, fantastic art, great staff, nice location - and guess what - free of charge to enter. LA at its best! Read more

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Christina Y.

March 06, 2024

I love visiting art museums, especially in LA. LA is filled with creativity and inspiration when it comes to art. I had been curious about The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA ever since I saw the bold... Read more

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Ann T.

July 25, 2023

It's FREE! Unless you're going to a special exhibition. It is recommended to reserve tickets online first, but even on a busier Saturday afternoon we were able to just walk in and have the front... Read more

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