Facade of Union Station in Los Angeles.

Walking Tour | Weekly

Union Station

Saturday, August 2, 2025

11 a.m.

Learn the backstory of L.A.’s iconic Union Station. This extraordinary Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco monument was built to serve as the gateway to Los Angeles – a role which, in many ways, it continues to play today. It continues to serve tens of thousands of commuters daily.

Cancelled
Facade of Union Station in Los Angeles.

About This Tour

Union Station was the last great railway station built during the golden age of rail travel – an exciting site of colliding community histories.

We’ll visit the stunning former Fred Harvey Restaurant site and hear about the women who worked there in the 1940s and the Ticketing Concourse and Waiting Room, where passengers purchased tickets alongside soldiers headed to war.

You’ll learn about the Japanese families who were deported from Union Station during the same period and how L.A.’s current Chinatown was formed in relation to Union Station’s construction. Along the way, you’ll see newly restored architectural details as well as famous interiors recognizable from decades of film and television spots.

See this beloved L.A. landmark up close, and learn how Union Station continues to evolve.

NOTICE: All tours on Saturday, June 14th, have been canceled in an abundance of caution due to planned protests in parts of downtown Los Angeles on that date. Your safety is our top priority, and we will share updates on further cancellations as needed.

See below for more important information. 

Facade of Union Station in Los Angeles.

Upcoming Union Station Walking Tours

Jul 19th 11:00am Register
Jul 26th 11:00am Register
Aug 2nd 11:00am Cancelled
Aug 9th 11:00am Register
Aug 16th 11:00am Register
Aug 23rd 11:00am Register
Aug 30th 11:00am Register
Facade of Union Station in Los Angeles.

Important Information

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Major funding for the Los Angeles Conservancy’s educational programs is provided by the LaFetra Foundation and the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation.

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