LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

For the event of 06/30. Absolutely horrible experience. I will never come back and would never recommend this place to anyone. The security staff was extremely unprofessional, immature, and inconsistent. It felt like they enforced the rules only when they wanted to and against certain people, while giving others special treatment. I personally witnessed security allowing two girls into the event while turning others away for no clear reason. I also saw a lesbian couple get kicked out for smoking, while other people were openly drinking in line and nothing was done. I also witnessed a girl push a man, but instead of removing the person who initiated the physical altercation, security removed the man instead. Based on what I witnessed, the way security treated people came across as unfair and, at times, discriminatory. It left me feeling that some individuals were treated differently because of who they were rather than because of their actions. What makes this even more disappointing is that this venue describes itself as a museum and cultural center that honors the past, inspires the future, and recognizes the enduring cultural influence of Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and all Latinas and Latinos in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, my experience did not reflect those values of inclusion, fairness, and respect. This was one of the worst experiences I’ve had at an event. I won’t be returning, and I will not recommend this venue to friends or family.

I can’t say enough good things about this place. I’m so glad I stopped by, in the mean time, I’m disappointed that I only to see these exhibitions the last day of trip. It is very emotional and powerful. It gives you a well all around introduction of the Mexican-American history, that explains lots of my questions during my visit. I guess because this is a newer museum, it talks about indigenous people’s history before Spanish settler came and destroyed the local society. I appreciate this presentation. Didn’t really see other places around the area talk about this. It’s definitely important for people to know. Powers to everyone fight for social justice!