The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

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Contemporary art museum space in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo, housed in a former police car warehouse and renovated by architect Frank Gehry. It is part of The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and offers roughly 40,000 square feet of exhibition space for major temporary exhibitions and performances.

152 N Central Ave, 90012
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ArtLecture~2 events/month

Upcoming Events (9)

Free

Monuments Talking Tours

Sat, 25 Apr 2026at4:30 AM

Join The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles for a 11:30am Talking Tours session, a guided talk exploring monuments through art and public sculpture. Delve into the cultural and historical significance behind iconic works as curators and scholars lead accessible discussions.

Monuments Talking Tours at MOCA (11:30am & 2pm)

Mon, 1 Mar 2027at3:30 AM
Free

First Fridays: MONUMENTS

Sat, 6 Mar 2027atAll day

Kick off the weekend with First Fridays at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and explore MONUMENTS with free admission from 11am to 8pm. This contemporary-art experience delivers bold installations, immersive environments, and the Los Angeles museum vibe that makes MOCA a must-visi

Free

In Session: Monuments

Sun, 14 Mar 2027at4:30 AM

Join a thoughtful conversation at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary that examines monuments, memory, and public art. This history-oriented lecture asks how monuments shape culture and urban identity, through expert perspectives and lively discussion in a premier contemporary-art setting.

Monuments Talking Tours

Sun, 14 Mar 2027atAll day

Join a guided talking tour at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary that explores monumental artworks and architectural details in contemporary art. This 2pm session features expert commentary and opportunities for discussion as you view highlighted works in a landmark space.

Monuments Talking Tours at MOCA

Sun, 21 Mar 2027at4:30 AM

Join The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA for Monument Talking Tours at 11:30am and 2pm. Guided talks explore the stories behind monumental artworks and public history in a contemporary museum setting.

Claudia Rankine on MONUMENTS

Sun, 21 Mar 2027at8:00 AM

Poet Claudia Rankine discusses monuments and memory in a thoughtful lecture at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, exploring how public art shapes identity, memory, and history in a contemporary context.

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Monuments Talking Tours at MOCA

Mon, 22 Mar 2027at4:30 AM

Join two guided Monuments Talking Tours at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles, with sessions at 11:30am and 2pm. This curator-led tour blends public monuments with contemporary art in a dynamic museum setting.

Monuments Talking Tours

Mon, 29 Mar 2027at4:30 AM

Join MOCA's Monuments Talking Tours at The Geffen Contemporary in Los Angeles. Accessible as 11:30am and 2pm docent-led talks, the program explores monumental artworks and architecture with historical context inside a premier modern art venue.