The Getty Center/J. Paul Getty Museum

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1200 Getty Center Drive, Brentwood, Los Angeles 90049(310) 440-7300
Description: One of the most visited museums in the United States, the J. Paul Getty Center draws over 1.3 million visitors a year, who flock to the museum’s massive collection of art. The Getty Center specializes in pre-20th century...Read More
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    Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 10-6, Fri. and Sat. 10-9
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    Free, parking $8
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A Grand Hillside Garden and Museum
A Grand Hillside Garden and Museum

by sararevell

London, United Kingdom

January 29, 2012

Best of IgoUgo It is impossible not to be impressed by The Getty Museum. The expansive centre attracts over a million visitors each year but still manages to exude calm, tranquility and beauty. It is one of the few very large galleries that is a work of art on the ...Read more
Top notch museum in many aspects
Top notch museum in many aspects

by sc426

Manhattan County, New York

November 24, 2011

JP Getty Museum is my favorite place in the entire county of Los Angeles. There is no entrance fee as you just pay for parking. There was a time when you had to make a reservation to gain timed entry, that is how amazing this place is! Nowadays you ...Read more
One of the best places to spend an afternoon
One of the best places to spend an afternoon

by Raj B.

New York, New York

September 2, 2010

The Getty is one of my favorite places in LA. The art is nothing exceptional but go just for the stunning views, architecture, and surroundings. Great place to go for lunch or a drink. Just park down below and take the Tram up to the top. Also, have ...Read more
Works of Art
Works of Art

by will work for love

los angeles, California

July 6, 2009

My trip began on a warm California day on a motorcycle ride w/ my boyfriend on the 405 (which is free). He had never been to my favorite place on earth, The J. Paul Getty Museum. So what kind of girlfriend would I be, if I never took him to the The ...Read more
A Palace on the Hill

by AOverbeck

SILVER SPRING, Maryland

January 30, 2009

There are two "Gettys" but we are talking about the one near Hollywood. The grounds itself are worth going for. Amazing views in a pristine setting. Explore the gardens. And they always have great exhibits so don't forget to go inside!


J. Paul Getty Center (The)

by santos.l.halper

Fort Worth/Dallas area, Texas

June 14, 2007

WOW! If this place had no art in it, it would still be a great place to visit!The building is on a hill near Beverly Hills. You park near the freeway, then take a tram or walk one mile up the hill to the museum grounds. Once there, you will be ...Read more
The J. Paul Getty Center

by cr008k

San Francisco, California

January 24, 2007

Best of IgoUgo This is one of the most amazing museums I have ever been too. First of all, it is kind of like up in the hills/mountain overlooking the city so you can take this little tram and you get a really amazing view of Los Angeles (although it would be more ...Read more

From journal Los Angeles Vacation

Getty Center
Getty Center

by bananasaregreen

Draper, Utah

July 28, 2006

This place was great! It is built on top of a hill/mountain. To get there you park and take a tram thing to the top. It's fun! I love their art collection. I saw so many fantastic and exciting things. The building itself was amazingly beautiful. ...Read more
Getty Center
Getty Center

by ongkenyong

Stamford, Connecticut

April 6, 2005

This is located in an idyllic setting atop a hill with great views of the city. The highlight of the trip for me was getting to see Van Gogh's painting titled Irises, a must for any fan of Impressionist paintings. You can learn a bit about the ...Read more

From journal 4 days in Los Angeles

The Getty Center
The Getty Center

by rigmarole

Buffalo, New York

January 1, 2005

The Getty Center is set up in memorial to the late J. Paul Getty, as more than 70% of the collection in the museum is Mr. Getty's personal collection. Relocated and opened in 1997, this place has been a major site for art lovers in the world, with ...Read more