111 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 850-2000
Walt Disney Concert Hall website
- Hours: Tours offered daily, hours vary
- Reservations: Reservations needed for concerts or the guided tour, but you can take the self-guided audio tour without them
- Cost: No admission fee to walk in and look around, fee charged for tours
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles, driving directions below
- How Long: Allow about two hours to take the tour and explore
- Best Time to Visit: Unlike most buildings of its type, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is open to the public even when there are no performances going on, so you can visit at any time
Walt Disney Concert Hall Review
The Walt Disney Concert Hall became a Los Angeles icon the moment it opened, appearing as a defining backdrop in films released only months after its opening, such a the Tom Cruise film Collateral. Designed by Frank O. Gehry, this modern building's sinuous curves and soaring architecture are so seductive that it tempts even those who dislike classical music to attend a performance just to enjoy the auditorium's beauty.Open All Day
Nothing about the Walt Disney Concert Hall is typical, from its cutting-edge architecture to the way it's run. Unlike most concert halls, which are closed to the public unless there's a performance going on, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is open all day long, and anyone can go inside and have a look around.Tour Walt Disney Concert Hall
A wander around the innovative structure, especially with a camera in hand, is well worth the time spent, but to learn more about what goes into the making of such a place, take one of the organized tours:- Self-Guided Audio Tour: Narrated by actor John Lithgow, this self-paced Walt Disney Concert Hall tour includes insights from architect Frank Gehry, Diane Disney Miller (daughter of principal donor Lillian Disney), and others involved in its design and construction. Buy tickets at the box office, pick up an audio wand and take your time.
- Guided Tour: 60-minute guided tour offers architectural and garden highlights. By reservation only.
Getting to Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is on the north side of downtown Los Angeles in the Music Center complex, near the intersection of I-110 and US 101. Its prominent location makes it easily visible from many directions, and it may be easiest to find it by looking for it and following signs from the freeway. However, you can find detailed driving directions from all approaches at the Walt Disney Concert Hall website.Street parking is very limited. You can park in underground public lots at the Walt Disney Concert Hall or the Music Center across the street, but the Department of Water and Power lot on Hope Street is often less expensive and just as convenient.
How about avoiding the driving altogether? Use the Metro Rail system trip planner to find out how to do it.
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