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J. Paul Getty Museum
Art Museum
Brentwood, Los Angeles
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"Best view of LA, sans the layer of smog that covers most of it up."(14 Tips)
"Van Gogh to Titian."(9 Tips)
"The architecture tour was fun, amazing, and completely interesting!"(8 Tips)
"Enjoy the view and the garden and go look at the amazing collection."(87 Tips)
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Valentine's Day MovieFebruary 2, 2010The museum is free after 5pm on Saturdays. Stroll between galleries or through the gardens for spectacular sunset views. Take advantage of the free wi-fi as you walk through the galleries. #vday
Biola UniversitySeptember 14, 2011One of L.A.'s best museums and most spectacular architectural wonders. Don't miss the amazing gardens!
Free parking after 5...great views of Los Angeles and an amazing art collection. To relax during the day, come by for the botanical gardens...so beautiful.
Go to the Pan aroma point, it at the back of the center. A must see place. Ans for a better view, go to the balcony which is to the left of the blue marble fountain using the external stairs...
Sherry RenJuly 6, 2015They have umbrellas for you to use! Also iPod touch guides which run out quickly so go there early
Shana RayDecember 29, 2013Don't be surprised if it takes you up to an hour to get into the parking garage & up the tram on the weekend.
Michael TuntevskiFebruary 8, 2019Thought-provoking exhibits and matchless views. I can’t believe it’s free!
Nancy CastanedaOctober 6, 2013If is sunny get the umbrella and don't forget your ipod guide at th front desk. Everything is free.
TurkeyVisionMay 4, 2012Don't miss the Villa in Malibu... The entrance is always free, advanced timed-entry ticket required at http://www.getty.edu/visit/
Humberto JimenezSeptember 16, 2013Awesome place, you have to visit multiple times in order to see everything
No longer free parking after 5PM on Saturdays... now $5 off of normal parking fee only on Saturdays past 5PM or 1700 for you military types..like me :-)- The Getty Central Garden , artist Robert Irwin, has re-opened (Saturday 5/26/12) after several weeks due to some minor maintenance and some replanting.
Kelly WhalenApril 5, 2010Gorgeous, and amazing, and awe-inspiring. Free admission. Parking is $15. Pack a picnic lunch, and bring your camera. Best views of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas I've seen on my trip. Read more
Juston PayneJanuary 8, 2012Come for the art. Come for the architecture. Come for the gardens. Come for the food. Just come here.
Pamela AbbottMarch 27, 2014Tip: Watch the sun set in the beautiful gardens (the museum is free after 5 on Saturdays).
Jake SimmsNovember 21, 2015Have kids? Find the foam noodle display in the kids area and let them go crazy.
Seasons 52July 26, 2013The museum has endless exhibits with stunning views of the LA. Best part - it's free.
Jessica MMarch 5, 2010The Getty has beautiful gardens so forgo the expensive cafeteria food and bring a picnic so you can truly enjoy the beautiful landscaping. (and it's a great cheap date!)
Lewis MashJuly 21, 2010Amazing art, but if you like European history, head over to the furnishing exhibits. Tapestries and furniture from Lois XIV castle and more!! Amazing!!!!
Eunice KimSeptember 13, 2015Try to get out of the museum at least an hour before closing time. Otherwise you'll be stuck on a long line for the tram back to the parking garage.
Kelly PollenAugust 30, 2013I like their settings but not the collection. It's also quite challenging to navigate thru the buildings and exhibit room.
Spend the whole day! Beautiful art inside and gardens outside.
- Michael PlasmeierMarch 28, 2015Today (Sat around noon) the parking garage was completely full. Spent 25 minutes circling for a spot
Roger VadoczFebruary 8, 2015they have some really great exhibits here, watch and see what artist is coming through town
AyeMin AyeMinsApril 20, 2013Garden is good. Lots of pics to take. Nice look out for the city. Lady Gaga pictures and painting everywhere! :)
Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012On Saturday evenings, the museum is open until 9:00 pm and the sun sets dramatically over the terraces. Read more
Pierre BiondoFebruary 13, 2014It's free to get in, you just pay for the parking pass. I guarantee that you will be here for at least 1 hour.
Michael ParkerApril 25, 2010Bring your lunch and don't forget to check out the grounds. When I brought my wife here for the first time, we brought sandwiches that we ate while sitting in the gardens.
Emily Van NordenDecember 30, 2009this is a great place to go when you have a craving for some free culture and art. Just pay for parking and take the tram up for amazing views and ancient artifacts!
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The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center in Los Angeles houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs.
Closed until 10:00 AM Tuesday (Show more)
- Tue–Fri, Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(310) 440-7300
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- 8.5
"The Getty offers free Wi-Fi!"
James Wade - 9.0
"Amazing place for a visit. Free of charge. Make sure you watch the into video, do the garden guided tour as well as the permanent gallery. The café is a good place for lunch. A must while visiting LA."
Robert Carbonell - 8.9
"Great architechture"
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"Museum as a wonderful variety of art including modern and old. My favorites are Monet, Gaugin, Cezanne and of course, Picasso. A great way to spend an afternoon."
Stephany Poce - 8.5
"MoCA's permanent collection is superb and broad, including Basquiat, de Kooning, Lichtenstein, Pollock, and much more."
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"Beautiful and lush garden to stroll along. During the summer the Getty is open late for concerts and it’s a nice change to walk around the garden at night."
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"this is an important element of The Getty. good food during your lunch or snack break in between viewing so many items in the museum."
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