LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a cultural and historic institution in downtown Los Angeles that highlights the role of Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and Latinos in shaping the city’s history and its future. It presents these narratives through permanent and changing exhibits, educational initiatives, and a diverse slate of public programming, including music, dance, cinema, art, and culinary events. The campus, near Olvera Street in the El Pueblo district, has welcomed visitors since 2011, and its collections bring together art, artifacts, and documentation that reflect Latino origins, influences, and prospects in the region.

Its offerings are designed for a broad audience, from casual visitors and families to students at elementary, high school, and college levels, as well as teachers and researchers seeking a respectful, educational, and engaging entry to Los Angeles’ Mexican and Mexican American history. LA Plaza operates within the museums, historical sites, and cultural institutions sector and emphasizes collaboration with communities and the use of its spaces for public and private events. The organization is based in downtown Los Angeles and is described as a small to mid-sized institution. In 2025, the board appointed Tracy M. Serrano-Ruiz as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

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