The Museum of Contemporary Art

To each their own. I appreciate that the efforts are out there, but have trouble subscribing to it all being ‘art’. Or museum-​worthy. Any rate, was an inexpensive and fun (via company) jaunt thru. Would probly go back in few years if broad still constipated.
*Broad

Great place to enjoy art. It was amazing.

The museum was a lot smaller than I expected which was a bit of a disappointment. There were several fascinating pieces. One that I couldn’t stop staring at was what appeared to be a pilot that died in the forest (maybe after a crash) and squirrels had turned his body into a home.
It took about an hour to get through the museum. I’ve lost several hours in other art museums. I am just not sure how I feel about this one. There are definitely a few pcs that stood out to me so I am glad I went but it doesn’t have the wow factor of I want to come back again and again like the Denver Art Museum. Its unfair to put them in same category though since one covers only Contemporary Art and the other a vast history of Art to Modern and Contemporary.

This museum, like any other, is intended for people who appreciate art or at least are open to experiencing art. I’m not too big on art to be quite honest but I thought I’d give it a shot anyways.
I’m glad I did! The museum isn’t too big which is nice. It isn’t overwhelming. Spacing is nice and comfortable.
Like I said previously, I’m not big when it comes to art but MOCA gave me a great experience. The museum offers art that we can relate to more because of the generation we live in (hence why it’s called the Museum of CONTEMPORARY Art).
Parking was kind of difficult only because the Museum is located in DTLA therefor making parking impossible but I do believe they have their own parking structure.
Overall, I enjoyed my experience very much and I hope to stop by again when new art is displayed.

My boyfriend and I were deciding between The Broad and MOCA since we were pressed for time. We ended up choosing MOCA because we didn’t have to line-​up. Some exhibits were interesting, but we found it difficult to stay engaged compared to the museums that we visited in Seattle.

The MOCA is a fun day trip. The staff are very knowledgeable about the artwork and each piece’s history. I found it interesting to see school children there learning about different works as well. It can get some good discussions going if you go with a group.

Pseudo-​intellectuals will love trying to figure out what the artists meaning behind a glass jar full of used tampons. (Hint: There is no meaning behind it)
I love interesting works of art that required talent to create. Unfortunately you won’t find that here.
Go to a real museum and look at works of art that took time and skill to master various lighting techniques that can evoke an emotion other than anger and bewilderment that these people actually got their abortions on display at a real museum in Los Angeles. Save your money and go to the local junk yard and find meaning there. If you want to really impress people, take home a pile of trash and tell your friends its an original piece from Antonio Garbagio, I promise they’ll never call you out on your pile of rotten bananas and coffee grounds.
I am so glad my friends and I printed out fake canadian college I.D.s so we could get in with student prices.

Finally made it to MOCA after having it bookmarked for some time.
The MOCA store sells Jeff Koons limited production the Yellow or Magenta Balloon Dog for $ 8,000-$ 9,000/piece.
The definite highlight was the Hito Steyerl THE FACTORY OF THE SUN dark neon theater and animé video. Outta this world.

Absolutely loved it!
Great spot to check out if you need something to do in LA. Very good prices $ 12 general admission and $ 6 for students! Make sure to bring your student IDs it saves you extra money.
Cool thing about buying just one ticket is that it’s also for the Geffen which is a mile away (22 minute walk) from this location. Such a deal! See my photos for parking and location details which was conveniently on a pamphlet they provided for us :)
Theres a lot of food options around the area. The Broad was also right across the street and there were some food truck vendors! If you like taking photos for Instagram or are into photography I highly recommend coming here. You get a lot out of just being in the area! Just being in that one region we spent over 2 hours looking around and of course eating!

Okay, I’ll start with the bad stuff first. I tried coming here during my spring break on a Tuesday. Well, they were closed. Who closes on a Tuesday?! It’s my fault for not checking, but again… who is closed on a Tuesday?
I finally came back to give it one more try. This time I checked before I left San Diego and thankfully they were open!
I was expecting there to be a parking lot or structure. However, there weren’t any. Instead there are various public parking lots that charge anywhere between $ 6-​$ 10.
I was pretty happy with the price of tickets! For students it’s only $ 6 and adults are $ 12. The tickets can be used at other MOCA locations that same day, so we also checked out the Geffen one afterwards.
Size wise, it’s smaller than LACMA and seems to focus more on art from the 40s — current (my observation from what I read on the walls). I was really impressed with the range of art. They had various sculptures, video art, and murals.
I mainly came here to see Hito Steyerl’s Factory of the Sun exhibit and I was impressed! It’s a room lined with blue lights (interested to know how they work). In front of the large screen are various lawn chairs, which were actually really comfortable. The film that plays is a mix of «news reportage, documentary film, video games, and internet dance videos». It’s really entertaining and addicting.
And just a heads up, BEWARE on low standing pieces. I was trying to take a picture when one of the employees told me to watch out. Apparently there was a wood-​stump like piece on the ground that seemed to be 3 – 5 inches off the ground. I didn’t even realize it. That could’ve been costly!
The staff were also pretty nice. I think those at the box office and front desk were the nicest!
I definitely will be back to check out future exhibits!

I’ve lived in Los Angeles my entire life and I have never been to the MOCA. Since I couldn’t get tickets to The Broad, I decided to take my family to the MOCA instead. The exhibit is small at the Grand Ave location but we spent a good hour walking around. The exhibit is all on 1 story and moves in chronological order. I have to admit, there are some weird pieces/​exhibits but then again visiting places like these allows people to open their minds, be creative, and think outside the box. It was refreshing.
It was $ 12 per adult and the ticket included admission to the Geffen location as well. We decided to drive the 1 mile and check it out since we were already Downtown. This location is a big warehouse and had less exhibits than the Grand location, but it was still cool. They had an exhibit on the ground of a world map made of marbles (just be careful, as one patron didn’t see the tape barrier and stepped into the exhibit… yikes!).
Parking: Grand Ave location — park at the California Market/​Omni Hotel parking garage for $ 7.50 with validation
Geffen location — there is a parking garage off Judge John Aiso Street, between 1^st St and Temple St for $ 1

The boyfriend and I decided to come here since USC was packed with event-​goers. I’m glad we came here though. I honestly don’t care for contemporary art ’cause I appreciate the beauty of classical work more, but this trip was definitely worthwhile. I found the mix of audio-​visual in balance with wall art and sculptures/​models. There was certainly a good flow of artwork between the rooms. Every staff member we ran into was knowledgeable and nice about the pieces they supervised, especially the art guide we initially started off with.
I hadn’t known that there were multiple museums part of MOCA, so we’ve made it a goal to see the MOCA Geffen & PDC.

After seeing The Broad Museum we happen to walk by MOCA and I saw a sign for FREE Admission Thurs 5−8pm! FREE! I’m so there.
So after dinner we went to MOCA saw the long line and lucky the lady asked if we wanted the Museum or the Movie. We wanted the Museum so we just got to walk right in! Score!
There was a neat video that was cool. Then I wanted to do the Highlight Tour but the guide was boring to me so I left the tour and did my own walking around.
It’s not a big museum, but had lots of interesting artwork.
Glad we didn’t have to pay, regular is $ 12!

I love museums and this is one of my favs! SO much interesting contemporary art. you can spend all day roaming the halls and perusing all the creativity surrounding you.
They allow you to take pictures here, which is rare for museums, but please no flash!

Great museum not very crowded enjoyed the art. Loved the Jackson Pollock paintings.
Beautiful place to spend the day
Parking is close on 2^nd and hill.

The museum was pretty cool; there were quite a few nice pieces my boyfriend and I enjoyed… however I don’t feel like it was worth the money especially since The Broad was across the street and is free.
They have a Metro 2-​for-​1 deal that saves you about 50% so as opposed to the regular $ 12, it’s $ 6 but still I don’t think it was worth the money. I probably would’ve been more upset if we ended up paying the full price. The little reading area was pretty cute though.

My friend and me went there by metro and we have a very good time. The exhibit was very good, well organized and with good guides.
The MOCA is quiet, so we could appreciate the works without a hurry or any kind of noise…
We didn’t bought the ticket to enter because the museum was in a ‘donate your entrance’ system, so we donated and bought some stuff in the MOCA Store.
The bad thing about the MOCA, usually the ticket is pretty expensive, so try to go in ‘alternative hours’ when they have the ‘donate your entrance’ system :)

MOCA… mocha… what’s not to love?
* YES — Interesting modern works of art, currently curated by Helen Molesworth
* YES — Pollock, Rothko… recognizable famous works of art
* AOK — Some pieces may be a bit too avant garde for me…
* AOK — Museum is not big at all, you can easily finish in an hour
* YES — Coat check by the entrance
* FYI — Opens 11am daily (closed Tuesdays)
* FYI — Yes photography allowed, just no flash
* FYI — Parking lot or street parking
* FYI — Accepts credit cards
Recommend~

Saturday, January 30, 2016 was a «Museums Free For All Day,» and decided to visit here next, before visiting the rest of the other museum’s free admissions. I found this program through Unilocal events, so thank you, Unilocal!:) Or, you can also find this on SoCal Museums’ website
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The wait time for the MOCA wasn’t bad. I think I waited about 30 mins to 45 mins… located right across from The Broad, it was a nice change of art scenery. This style of art is more abstract, and so I can understand why some people wouldn’t be too interested in this style of art, especially, since a lot of the pieces are stuff that’s just thrown together to be called «art,» or that if you’re looking at a particular piece of painting or sculpture, and trying to figure out it interpretations, and your mind is not registering it as art because it doesn’t make sense and your mind’s not following its «nature» or «purpose». Abstract art is cool because it allows your mind to flow freely and think freely «outside» of the box.
It’s definitely a smaller museum, but it’s organized nicely, and so you’ll flown freely and easily from one side to another. Afterwards, you can grab a yummy bite to eat at Lemonade when you exit.
I dig this exhibit, especially since some of the paintings and sculptures seen today played out a lot of sexual (both loving and grotesque) metaphors as well as just your normal oddball ones, lol!

So I was a tad disappointed with this museum, considering it costs $ 12 and is across from the impressive and *free* Broad Museum. MOCA is smaller than I imagined with 1 installation per wall, so some rooms feel quite bare.
I would say about half of the pieces interested me (I’m a middle of the road modern art admirer) — which are the ones I took pictures of. I guess the others just went over my head?

Really like this place… the art is fantastic and some of it is downright breathtaking. But I’m a huge modern art fan. If you like more traditional stuff, you might think some of it looks like a grade school art project. Regardless, it’s so worth a visit.
We went with a Groupon that had expired over a year ago. It was good for two admissions but the face value of a Groupon never expires so… I’m determined to get something out of it. It’s a bit of a hassle in that you have to redeem the Groupon at the Bookstore for some reason, then get back in line at the box office. But they redeemed our Groupon for the full value (two tickets) so that was very nice of them… or it was a mistake. Either way, good deal. But it’s normally $ 12 a person.
Parking is a tough in that neighborhood of course, especially with the hugely popular Broad right down the street. Our street parking cost $ 4 an hour! And the other thing I didn’t love was that it isn’t really easy if you’re mobility challenged. I have a badly sprained ankle at the moment and there are steps to get to the museum, steps to get into the museum and some steps throughout. We did ask one of the friendly museum staffers and they pointed me towards the «Staff» elevator which they said was fine to use since I was obviously having a hard time walking… but if someone is in a wheelchair, I’m not sure how they’d easily get around… elevators aren’t that clearly marked.
But besides those two things, this place is an LA gem… it’s just big enough to be a fun afternoon… not so huge that you’re exhausted. And some decent food options in the neighborhood for post culture noshing.

Small but mighty in contemporary art, it is an intimate space to stroll and take in without feeling overwhelmed. It has permanent and temporary exhibits that are thoughtfully curated with pieces from such artists as Andy Warhol, Arshile Gorky, Jackson Pollock and Robert Smithson. The intimate space will leave you yearning for more…
P. S. FREE admission every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Nearest Metro Station: Red and Purple Lines at Pershing Square Station

They have some interesting pieces to look at and it’s fun to come with a friend to talk and speculate about some of the art.
However, I don’t know if it’s worth the $ 12 because it’s actually quite small. So, you could grab a bite at Lemonade, conveniently located at MOCA, and take advantage of the free admission on Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm.
Also, parking is hard to find in this area. Either park in a lot (suggestions on their website) or find street parking of course, both subject to their own fees.

A very small museum with really cool exhibits. It’s a cute spot to go on a nice date with your significant other. Definitely a cool spot to take hipstery pictures hahaha. Make sure to check groupon for deals on admission tickets first! If not, they offer student discounts as well.
I enjoyed visiting the museum and grabbing lunch at the nearby Lemonade LA location right after.
Paying for parking was the worst part probably. We paid $ 9 to park at the Disney concert hall. Next time I’ll just take the bus here!!! Oh well. Other than that, I had a great time exploring this museum.

Das MOCA in Los Angeles ist ein extra Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst, dem wir in unserem Urlaub einen Besuch abgestattet haben. Die zu diesem Zeitpunkt aktuelle Ausstellung trug den Namen The Paining Factory: Abstarction After Warhol und widmete sich den Einflüssen Andy Warhols auf die Kunst, von den späten 70ern bis heute.
Die Räumlichkeiten des MOCA sind großzügig und bieten großflächigen Gemälden genügend Platz um sich vor dem Betrachter in allen Facetten zu entfalten. Verschiedene Räume waren darüber hinaus mit verschiedenen Bodebelägen (Teppich vs. Parkett) ausgestattet, was ebenfalls zum Erlebnis beitrug.
Die ausgestellten Gemälde von Andy Warhol und verschiedenen Künstlern waren sehr bendruckend und vielschichtig, teilweise imwahrsten Sinne des Wortes. In weiteren Räumen konnte man, zusätzlich zur Hauptausstellung, verschiedene Exponate aus dem Fundus des Museum bewundern. Hier wurden Bilder, Skulpturen und Installationen zeitgenössischer Künstler präsentiert und auch hier wurde jedem Kunstwerk genügend Raum gelassen.
Nach dem Ausstellungsbesuch nahmen wir im zum Museum gehörenden Café Lemonde noch eine wohlschmeckende und erfrischende Limonade zu uns. Zum Museum gehört außerdem noch ein sehr schöner Museums-​Shop, der ebenfalls einen Besuch lohnt.
Das Museum an sich ist kein spektakuläres Gebäude. Es hält sich vornehm zurück und lässt auch außen der Kunst den Vortritt. Der Eingang ist fast schon im Boden versteckt. Allerdings befindet sich vor dem Museum eine ebenfalls sehr beeindruckende, große Skulptur, die dem Besucher den Weg weist.
Liebhaber zeitgenössischer Kunst, die in Los Angeles unterwegs sind, sollten dem MOCA auf jeden Fall einen Besuch abstatten.