LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, also known as LA Plaza, is a Mexican-American museum and cultural center located in Los Angeles, California. The museum celebrates the history, cultures, values, and traditions of Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and all Latinos in the founding and continuing evolution of Southern California. It offers compelling and culturally enriching exhibitions, educational programs, and public programming, including music, dance, film and documentary screenings, family day activities, workshops, and roundtables. The museum’s interactive exhibits are designed to share untold stories and provide transformative experiences that inspire visitors to connect with and contribute to the ever-evolving story of Mexican and Mexican American culture in Los Angeles.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is situated in the historic heart of Los Angeles, near the site where the city was founded in 1781. The museum’s 2.2-acre campus includes two historic buildings from the 1880s, the Vickrey-Brunswig Building and the Plaza House. The museum’s permanent exhibition, “LA Starts Here!,” presents an alternative to traditional interpretations of Los Angeles history, aiming to change what is known about Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the region. Additionally, the museum offers guided school tours and workshops that provide students with the opportunity to explore the history, culture, and contributions of Mexican and Mexican Americans in Southern California.