The Broad Free Days

Updated 2026-09-04 · 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

Upcoming free days

The Broad doesn't need a calendar — general admission is free every day it's open.

The fine print

Eligibility: Everyone. Third-floor permanent-collection galleries. Excludes some special exhibitions/events and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, which carry a separate charge.. Skipping the ticket window here saves Free (general admission) per adult.

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.

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) — 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). That's what a well-timed visit saves you.

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