Los Angeles to Premier The Goldrich Cultural Center, A Global Beacon of Hope and Inclusion

The Goldrich Cultural Center, a sprawling world-class campus located in LA’s landmark historic Pan Pacific Park, will be unveiled June 14 with the striking vision of serving as the city’s physical and intellectual manifestation of community, enlightenment and hope.

Holocaust Museum LA, the nation’s first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust museum (1961), is a key component of the one-of-a-kind venue.Designed by renowned architect Hagy Belzberg, the new Goldrich campus is anchored by a massive open canopy that serves as a symbol of transparency. Every building within the complex enters and exits through this central space, reinforcing The Goldrich’s mission of inclusivity — a bold gamble on the human spirit — a belief that Los Angeles can light a beacon for the world to experience hope together.

Central to The Goldrich ethos is a mission of the connectedness of all humanity. This is best captured in the “Kindness … Keep it Going” interactive experience. Visitors can choose a card featuring various prompts about the nature of kindness and how to sustain it. In a unique “give a story, take a story” exchange, guests deposit their story card into a slot and receive a story written by a previous visitor in return. Together, these shared experiences build a growing web of kindness created by the Los Angeles community.

Situated at the physical and emotional center of the city, The Goldrich — an unprecedented experience in the heart of LA — is projected to increase annual visitation at the site from 70,000 to over 500,000. Highlights of the expanded Goldrich property include:

·The Canopy: A soaring architectural feat representing a radical welcome to people of all backgrounds.

·S. Mark Taper Theater: Will feature ambitious education and arts and culture programming, including music, live theater, dance, film, lectures, conferences and more.

·GRoW @ Annenberg Rooftop Garden: Offering breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Hollywood Hills.

·A New Pavilion: Visitors will confront history through a unique and powerful multimedia exhibition around an authentic railway car.

·Reflection Garden: A contemplative space featuring reclaimed wood from Los Angeles’ wildfires, bridging history with today’s world to shape a better future.

·Meet Your Neighbors: A permanent tribute to LA’s diversity featuring a “peephole wall” with resident-submitted photos and poems translated into 24 languages.

·Virtual Survivor Experience: A 60-seat theater for interactive dialogue with a virtual survivor using voice recognition and holographic technology.

“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,” said Beth Kean, CEO of The Goldrich Cultural Center. “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.”

Its planners believe the unveiling of The Goldrich is an epochal moment that reflects the dream of the first Holocaust museum in the nation by ensuring the Holocaust’s social relevance while also meeting the needs of 2026 and beyond. The Goldrich serves as a courageous gamble on the power of shared humanity. It is a huge campus where “Future Now” events — including film festivals, concerts and global conferences — transform historical memory into modern action.

“Our father used to pound his fist on the table and say, ‘A Holocaust museum on every street corner never would be enough. I am fighting against forgetting,’” shared Andrea Goldrich Cayton and Melinda Goldrich. “We are proud to continue his legacy and ensure that the memories of survivors live on to reach and inspire a greater audience at The Goldrich Cultural Center to believe that world hope springs eternal for all people.”

Opening day admission June 14 is free. For more information, visit TheGoldrich.org.