Galen Center, Los Angeles

Name: Galen Center
Address: 3400 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90089-2300, United States
Telephone: +1 213-740-0626

#95 among attractions in Los Angeles

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Basketball, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Galen Center is a multipurpose indoor arena and athletic facility owned and operated by the University of Southern California. Located at the southeast corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Figueroa Street in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles, California, United States, it is right across the street from the campus and near the Shrine Auditorium. The Galen Center is the home of the USC Trojans basketball and USC volleyball; in addition it hosts concerts, pageants, theatrical performances, high school graduation ceremonies, CIF championships and the Academic Decathlon. The annual Kids' Choice Awards were held here from 2011 to 2014, and returned in 2017 & 2019. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°1'15"N, 118°16'48"W

Address

3400 S Figueroa StSouth Los Angeles (University Park)Los Angeles 90089-2300 United States

Contact

+1 213-740-0626

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Day trips

Galen Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, Exposition Park Rose Garden.

0.7 miSW
Major concert venue for big shows
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
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0.6 miSW
Dinosaur skeletons and rotating exhibits
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County stands as a bastion of learning and a celebration of the natural world. As the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States, it boasts an impressive collection...
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Postmodern architecture
California Science Center, Los Angeles
13 min walk • The California Science Center, nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, is a dynamic destination for visitors of all ages seeking to explore the wonders of science. As a public institution, it is committed to providing an accessible and enjoyable educational experience...
0.4 miSW
Park, Garden
Exposition Park Rose Garden, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Exposition Park Rose Garden is a historic 7-acre sunken garden located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California. It has been called "one of the city's best-kept secrets". It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
California African American Museum, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The California African American Museum is a museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Museum focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States.
0.6 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles
15 min walk • The Uytengsu Aquatics Center is a 2,500-seat outdoor aquatics venue located on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA. The facility features two pools: a long course pool, and a diving well with towers. The facility is the home pool for the USC Trojans swimming and diving teams.
~1090 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Shrine Auditorium is a landmark large-event venue in Los Angeles, California. It is also the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a division of the Shriners. It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1975, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
0.5 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles
13 min walk • St. John's Cathedral is an Episcopal church near downtown Los Angeles that serves as both a parish church and the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, an area covering five and a half counties. Though St. John's was formed in 1890, the current Romanesque Revival architectural style church was built in 1925.
~1110 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Shrine Exposition Hall is a multi-purpose event facility located in Los Angeles, California, adjacent to the Shrine Auditorium. It features 54,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space—34,000 in the main level and 20,000 in an open mezzanine. The Exposition Hall has a capacity of 5,000 patrons.
~1150 ftW
Library, Romanesque revival architecture
Doheny Library, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library is a library located in the center of campus at the University of Southern California. After the shooting of his son, the Irish American oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny donated $1.1 million in 1932 to USC to build the Doheny Library. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram.
~1520 ftW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tommy Trojan, Los Angeles
8 min walk • Tommy Trojan, officially known as the Trojan Shrine, is one of the most recognizable figures of school pride at the University of Southern California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Galen Center?

Nearby attractions include Leavey Library, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles (6 min walk), Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles (6 min walk), Doheny Library, Los Angeles (6 min walk).

How to get to Galen Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galen Center:

Bus

Los Angeles • Lines: 2000, 2009 (4 min walk)
37th Street/USC (6 min walk)

Light rail

Jefferson/USC • Lines: E (4 min walk)
Expo Park/USC • Lines: E (10 min walk)