Hauser & Wirth

It was my first time here even though they were having a 10 year anniversary party. I vaguely knew about this place, but I abstained from going because I'm not into modern art. However, on the Time Out website I read that there would be free ice cream and biscuits and the courtyard looked amazing, so I finally decided to go. As an Angeleno my first concern is always parking. I read from previous reviewers that you could pay for valet for the onsite restaurant, Manuela, but when I looked at the menu it looked a bit expensive, so I didn't want to do that. Then I read another reviewer say they found street parking on Hewitt, but when I saw a parking enforcement car there it made me worried, so I ultimately settled on a $5 per hour lot where you could pay by text, which turned out the best since I could extend my stay through my phone when I decided to stay longer. They do trick you though because they'll open up other windows, so you have to make sure you're on the right window where you can extend, not pay for a new session altogether. The old flour mill is beautifully renovated. The exterior alone makes it look brand new. Walking in there's a long hall that leads to the amazing courtyard, but along the way you'll see exhibit rooms and a bookstore. In total I saw 2 big exhibit rooms, 1 small exhibit room, a screening room, a bookstore, and another garden off to the side in addition to the courtyard in the middle. The vibe was casual with people bringing their children and dogs, there was a live band playing salsa music, and a taco truck across the street where I bought my lunch then ate it at the courtyard which has tables and benches. As for the art itself, watching the screenings really does help because then you know what you're looking at. Like one of the pieces was a sculpture of monstrous faces on a marble pedestal. The artist explained that he saw eyes wherever there was a dot in the marble which inspired the faces on the sculpture. Since I didn't want to leave in the middle of the films or the live conversations with the artists themselves, I ended up missing out on the free ice cream, which sucked, but now I'm planning to visit Watts Towers in the future because of the film and panel afterward. It really is a nice space to visit even though I'm not a fan of modern art. At the very least this festival helped me understand some of it a little bit more.

My friend and I were walking around the area and stumbled upon this art gallery. Once inside, we were amazed how large the exhibit space was. It was Friday afternoon, and it wasn’t too crowded. In face, the space was so relaxing and comfortable looking at displays without being overwhelmed by people around us. It looks like displays change so it will be nice to go back when the changes take place.

Beautiful building, lovely courtyards with one that has a coop and herb garden with plenty of nasturtiums. Cool bookstore with tons of coffee table and cookbooks. Tiny space with art from students.

The only place in LA where you can ponder modern art, eat award-winning food, shop for design books, and say hi to actual chickens… all before noon. It’s not just a gallery — it’s a lifestyle. You wander through museum-grade exhibits, stumble into a chic bookstore that makes your coffee table feel underdressed, then end up at Manuela, where the cocktails are as artistic as the installations. Outside? A courtyard straight out of a European daydream, complete with a chicken coop that somehow makes total sense in DTLA. Come for the art, stay for the food, leave convinced you should own and install a chicken coop in your garden.

Beautiful space. Pleasantly surprised by the exhibits. There were two small indoor galleries, courtyard restaurant, some shops, and a small garden. Went early saturday, started getting busy around noon. Would recommend going on a weekday. Free entry. Paid garage across the street. Total time spent around 1hr.

A hidden gem in the area. I went to the gardens during the weekend and sat for a few hours, enjoying the sun, birds and plants. Finding this kind of quiet and relaxing places is rare around. The museum is also great and free, definitely worth checking out. A lot of locals seemed to hang out here and chat

I think it's a must-visit place if you come to Art District. It's a place where you can naturally access the exhibition of works of art and it's a very hip place and it was so nice to have their own Vibe. Among the exhibitions in two places, the works of the Chinese artist one were very impressive and enjoyable, and the other exhibition was very difficult for me actually not only me !! The small organic field was good, and the fence that raised chickens looked artistically. Men who want to look cool to their girlfriends, please make a reservation at this restaurant and enjoy the date. It's a place where you can definitely succeed. Strongly recommend the place !!!

Can't say enough about this place -- a hidden gem in the Arts District. An old warehouse converted into a curiously lovely creative gallery and community space. Beautifully designed interiors that highlight indoor and outdoor access. That, combined with thought-provoking art exhibits, a bookstore, theater, garden and a restaurant, make for a great experience. Prepare to be impressed!