Velveteria, Los Angeles

Name: Velveteria
Address: 711 New High St, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Telephone: +1 626-714-8545

#151 among attractions in Los Angeles

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Velveteria Epicenter of Art Fighting Cultural Deprivation, or Velveteria is a museum located in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to velvet paintings. Originally opened in 2005 in Portland, Oregon, the establishment houses hundreds of paintings from Caren Anderson and Carl Baldwin's personal collection of over 2,000 pieces, and is reportedly the only one of its kind. The Velveteria closed in Portland in January 2010 due to financial difficulties and the couple's relocation to Southern California. It was reopened in Chinatown, Los Angeles in 2013. ()

Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 34°3'38"N, 118°14'20"W

Address

711 New High StCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles 90012 United States

Contact

+1 626-714-8545

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Day trips

Velveteria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Thien Hau Temple, El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles.

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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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~1350 ftS
Church
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Historic district with a Mexican market
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Museum, Art museum
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Velveteria open?

Velveteria is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Velveteria?

Nearby attractions include Chinatown, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Thien Hau Temple, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Avila Adobe, Los Angeles (6 min walk), Olvera Street, Los Angeles (6 min walk).

How to get to Velveteria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Velveteria:

Bus

Cesar E Chavez & Broadway • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
Metro 68, 70, 71, 78, 79, 733 • Lines: 33, 70, 76, 78 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Chinatown • Lines: L (8 min walk)
Union Station • Lines: L (11 min walk)

Metro

Union Station • Lines: B, D (11 min walk)
Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (15 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (11 min walk)