Cultural Centers
Los Angeles may be known for its film industry, but this creative city has many arts and culture attractions beyond its star-studded offerings. Cultural centers are important for local communities helping provide opportunities for self-expression, initiatives and cultural education. Their mission revolves around honoring and embracing the histories, lives, and experiences of certain culture groups. Functioning as a way to promote the strength of the local community, initiatives, contributing to cultural education. We have compiled a list of locations and their sites to help in the adjustment of your new environment. Check out these inspiring locations on your next L.A. visit for an artsy experience you’ll never forget.
Italian
Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles
The Italian Cultural Institute is an overseas office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture in the United States. Check out their website to see current or upcoming events.
Japan
Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Location: 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90036
Japan House Los Angeles
Location: 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Japanese American National Museum
Location: 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Indian/Hindu
Our Indian Culture
Location: 2522 Chambers Rd Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Location: 3764 Watseka Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
China
Los Angeles Chinese Cultural Center
Location: 1110 Bates Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Chinese American Museum
Location: 425 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
Location: 3456 Glenmark Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Iranian
Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America (IMAN)
Location: 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Farhang Foundation
The Farhang Foundation is a nonreligious, nonpolitical, not-for-profit, member-supported foundation with a mission to celebrate and promote Iranian art and culture for the benefit of the community-at-large.
Brazil
Brasil Brasil Cultural Center
Location: 12453 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Bencao Brasil Cultural Center
Location: 5557 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Spain
Spain Arts & Culture
SPAIN arts & culture aims to promote Spanish culture in the U.S. They offer a wide range of cultural event fields from design, to urban culture, culinary arts, music, cinema, literature, visual arts and performing arts. Check out their website to see the next upcoming event in L.A.
Taiwanese
Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (El Monte) , U.S.A.
Location: 9443 Telstar Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Los Angeles, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Location: 3731 Wilshire Blvd #700, Los Angeles, CA 90010