Barnsdall Art Park

Barnsdall Art Park is an urban park in Los Angeles spanning roughly 11 acres across Olive Hill with gardens, exhibition spaces, and art centers throughout. Frank Lloyd Wright designed several of its buildings, giving the site its distinctive architectural character.

The park was donated to Los Angeles in 1927 by Aline Barnsdall to establish a public arts center for the community. This gift created a permanent home where art and education could grow and serve the public.

The park functions as a community arts hub where residents and visitors attend exhibitions, classes, and performances year-round. Its buildings and grounds serve as working spaces where artistic activities remain part of daily life.

The grounds are accessible daily from early morning to evening, with various buildings offering art classes and guided tours. Plan to spend enough time exploring the gardens and visiting multiple exhibition spaces throughout the site.

The Hollyhock House on the grounds earned recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site and represents California's first modernist architectural cultural property. This building displays an early example of Wright's innovative design principles that influenced his entire body of work.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 1927

Founders: Aline Barnsdall

Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright

Website: http://barnsdall.org

GPS coordinates: 34.14890,-118.28200

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42