The Broad Free Days

Updated 2026-10-02 · Free · No sign-up

The Broad is always free — general admission never costs anything. Recommended, not required — walk-ups accepted Verified on The Broad's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.

At a glance

Free dayAlways free
Who qualifiesEveryone
ReservationRecommended, not required — walk-ups accepted
What's includedThird-floor permanent-collection galleries. Excludes some special exhibitions/events and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, which carry a separate charge.
Regular adult priceFree (general admission)
Sourcethebroad.org · checked 2026-09-04

What "free" covers here

The Broad doesn't need savings math — the ticket line is free for everyone, every open day. Budget for the rest instead: third-floor permanent-collection galleries. Excludes some special exhibitions/events and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, which carry a separate charge..

Upcoming free days

The Broad doesn't need a calendar — general admission is free every day it's open, which changes how you plan compared with a free-day museum. There's no crowd spike to dodge and no reservation race — though note the entry mechanics: recommended, not required — walk-ups accepted. The date that matters here isn't an admission date at all: it's whichever ticketed special exhibition you might want to add, since those (third-floor permanent-collection galleries. Excludes some special exhibitions/events and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, which carry a separate charge.) run on their own schedules and prices.

Know before you go

  • Who qualifies: everyone — no residency requirement on this one.
  • Reservations: Recommended, not required — walk-ups accepted.
  • What's covered: Third-floor permanent-collection galleries. Excludes some special exhibitions/events and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, which carry a separate charge..
  • Worth knowing: Unlike most 'free day' museums, The Broad's general admission is free every single day, not just a monthly or weekly window — the only things you pay for are select special exhibitions.

Other ways in, no calendar required

  • SNAP EBT cardholders should check Museums for All: at 1,700+ institutions nationwide, an EBT card plus photo ID admits up to four people for free-to-$5, on any regular day rather than a special one. The official list says whether The Broad takes part.
  • An art- or history-museum membership from another city may already cover The Broad: check the NARM roster with our reciprocity lookup — a qualifying membership travels to 1,400+ museums.

Dates don't line up?

Regular tickets are on thebroad.org — the official site is the place to buy; resellers only add fees. If you're hitting several Los Angeles attractions, CityPASS Los Angeles discounts a bundle of the big ones — confirm The Broad is in the current lineup first.

Also free in Los Angeles

California Science Center (always free) · Griffith Observatory (always free) · Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2nd tuesday monthly) · Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (no regular free day) · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (weekdays 3pm–5pm) · The Getty Center (always free) · The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (1st thursday monthly) — or see the full free museum days in Los Angeles guide.

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FAQ

When is The Broad free?

General admission is always free. Timed tickets can be reserved in advance (recommended, to skip the standby line); walk-ups without reservations are also welcome daily.

Do I need a reservation for The Broad's free days?

Recommended, not required — walk-ups accepted

What does a free day at The Broad include?

Third-floor permanent-collection galleries. Excludes some special exhibitions/events and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, which carry a separate charge.

How much is The Broad normally?

Free (general admission). Time the visit right and that's the amount you keep.

Is The Broad really free for everyone?

Yes — general admission is free for all visitors, every open day, no residency requirement. Third-floor permanent-collection galleries. Excludes some special exhibitions/events and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, which carry a separate charge..

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