The Broad, Los Angeles’s newest contemporary art museum, is bringing a modern edge to downtown LA and is free to visit with a reservation.

Featuring artists such as Robert Therrien, Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons and more, The Broad mixes a collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present and is making the pieces accessible to the public.

Niki Nader, a 20-year-old business major, attended the museum shortly after its opening. Being an avid art museum goer, Nader said The Broad was like nothing she had ever experienced.

“It was the most modern museum I had been to.” Nader said. “Pieces ranged greatly in size and challenged normal views of everyday objects that spoke to greater volumes of artistic expressionism.”

The art museum was originally founded by philanthropists Eli and Ednyth Broad and is home to 2,000 works of art featured in a $140 million building with two floors of gallery space.

The Broads are life-long philanthropists and founders of The Broad Art Foundation, which has provided over 500 museums and university galleries worldwide with more than 8,000 loans of artwork. They have been active members in keeping the culture and art alive throughout the city of Los Angeles.

The Broad is gaining attention for its larger-than-life pieces and interactive installations.

Some of the most popular pieces currently being featured include “Under the Table,” “The Infinity Room” and the “Un-private Collection.”

Nader and Moorpark College student Melissa Duronslet, 20, attended The Broad and gave insight on some of their favorite pieces and their overall experience.

“My favorite piece was the mural in the ‘Un-private Collection’ because it wrapped around the walls like a mural.” said Nader. “It was imaginative and intricate with detail.”

Murakami’s “Un-private Collection” features his bright and vivid oil paintings, and is open to the public to photograph and film.

Along with Murakami’s work, contemporary artist Therrien’s “Under the Table” installation features a 117 length x 312 width x 216 height wooden table and chair fit for giants.

The “Under the Table” Installation was really cool,” Duronslet said. “I found it really interesting because I felt super small. I’ve never seen artwork like that with giant chairs and tables.”

One of the more interactive pieces that has museum attendees waiting in line for is Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Mirrored Room.”

The exhibit is a mirror-lined room that is covered in an LED light display that mimics the galaxy. However, this installation only accommodates one viewer at a time for around 45 seconds and requires a separate free ticket upon arrival.

Nader highly recommends students to check out The Broad as soon as they can.

“It’s an amazing experience where you feel like you’re part of the art,” said Nader. “Get ready to take a lot of pictures.”

Paid parking is required, and although free, the museum recommends making reservations online. Museum goers can download their app, “The Broad” to reserve or can do it online to avoid long wait times.

The Broad is located at 221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Museum hours vary.