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Free Things to Do in Arts District

Murals, free galleries and converted warehouses on the eastern edge of Downtown — an open-air canvas for the city.

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About Arts District

The Arts District turned industrial Downtown into an open-air gallery: large-scale murals cover entire building walls, and free contemporary galleries like Hauser & Wirth offer rotating exhibitions and a public courtyard at no cost.

It's a walkable, photogenic neighborhood best explored on foot, with public art around nearly every corner and the monuments of neighboring Little Tokyo just to the west.

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What's here

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Free places in Arts District

Frequently asked: free things to do in Arts District

What are the best free things to do in the Arts District?

Walk the neighborhood to see its large-scale murals, visit the free galleries like Hauser & Wirth, and explore the public art that fills its streets — all free.

Are the Arts District galleries free?

Many are. Hauser & Wirth and several other Arts District galleries offer free admission and a public courtyard or bookstore.

Where are the murals in the Arts District?

Murals cover building walls throughout the Arts District, concentrated around Traction Avenue, East 3rd Street and the surrounding blocks. They're free to see from the street.

Are there free events in the Arts District?

Yes — gallery openings and pop-ups happen regularly. The list on this page updates with current free events nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

Little Tokyo340Civic Center334Jewelry District334Bunker Hill359Downtown Los Angeles298Fashion District282Chinatown314Financial District348