A cultural campus anchored by Holocaust Museum LA will debut next month at Pan Pacific Park in the Fairfax District as a space dedicated to education, reflection and community connection, officials announced Monday.
The Goldrich Cultural Center is scheduled to open June 14, featuring a large-scale redevelopment of the museum’s surrounding property into a multi-use campus designed to host arts, education and cultural programming, according to the museum.
Designed by architect Hagy Belzberg, the campus will include a central open-air canopy intended to serve as a gathering space and symbol of inclusivity, along with multiple venues for performances, exhibitions and community events, officials said.
Holocaust Museum LA, founded in 1961 by survivors, will remain a central component of the site, with expanded offerings aimed at connecting historical lessons to contemporary issues.
“The Goldrich Cultural Center is digging in with its shovels and our hearts to continue building an institution that since day one has been dedicated to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust and its social relevance to inspire positive action,” Beth Kean, CEO of the Goldrich Cultural Center, said in a statement. “We are creating an inclusive, welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and ages to learn, dialogue, foster empathy, feel inspired, and spread kindness and hope.”
Additional features of the campus will include a theater for performances and lectures, a rooftop garden with views of the Hollywood Hills and a reflection garden incorporating reclaimed materials from recent wildfires, officials said.
The project will also feature interactive exhibits designed to promote empathy and community engagement, including a storytelling installation where visitors can exchange personal experiences.
Officials said the expanded campus is expected to significantly increase attendance, from about 70,000 visitors annually to more than 500,000.
The development is intended to build on the legacy of Holocaust Museum LA, the nation’s first survivor-founded Holocaust museum, while creating a broader cultural destination focused on education and dialogue, officials said.
Opening day admission on June 14 will be free.
More information is available at thegoldrich.org/.