The J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles

The J. Paul Getty Museum

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Sep 26, 2024
In combination with the Getty Villa, this was the highlight of our LA visit. (Take the time to visit both IF Greek and Roman art are of interest -- and be sure to get your ticket stamped so you only … Full review by LindsayKoehler
Sep 19, 2024
Great trip with friends. Locals on Reddit recommended the Getty & it was a great call. FREE to enter and maybe even free EV charging (as far as I can tell, Tesla & non-Tesla). Took the cute little tr… Full review by MilwaukeeMeghan
Sep 16, 2024
I went just to see Van Gogh's Irises painting. There is other art there. You park in the garage, take the train up and back. There wasn't a long que, so great, although we went early. It's a bit of … Full review by tammyjewel628
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Established in 1954, the J. Paul Getty Museum, located at the Getty Center, stands as a prominent cultural institution in Los Angeles. …
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The Getty Center is the central campus for the Getty Museum, Getty Trust, Getty Research Institute, Getty Conservation Institute, Getty F…
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Sitting atop a hill in the midst of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center comprises a sprawling garden and a formidable structur…
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The Getty Center, in Los Angeles, California, is a campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust. The $1.3 billion c…
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Facts

Architect:Richard Meier
Established:1997
Visitors:1,400,000 (2019)

Questions & answers

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Are there docent tours? And do they need reservations?
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You do need to get a pass. They are free and can be obtained online from the website of the Center.
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Answer by Grover R · May 8, 2024
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Can I use mobility scooter in the museum for handicapped person
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Sorry I didn't see your question sooner. Yes, it is all very accessible. There are elevators in every building to get you to every floor. Big rooms with very wide doorways. Very …
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Sorry I didn't see your question sooner. Yes, it is all very accessible. There are elevators in every building to get you to every floor. Big rooms with very wide doorways. Very spacious. It's a fantastic museum and free except for parking. Definitely go.
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Can I bring my dog?
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sorry no idea is it a service animal i was discriminated against as a disabled person with a mobility devise
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Easiest way from airport hotel ?
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LA is dominated by the car. Uber worked fast and well for us.
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Do I need to reserve a ticket in advance to go to the museum
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No. It is free.
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Who contributes to the Getty Vocabularies?
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Contributors are typically Getty projects, museums, art libraries, archives, bibliographic and documentation projects, visual resources collections, and scholars. See the online list of …
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Contributors are typically Getty projects, museums, art libraries, archives, bibliographic and documentation projects, visual resources collections, and scholars. See the online list of ContributorsContribute...
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The only public entrance to the Getty Center is via Getty Center Drive from N. Sepulveda Boulevard – your GPS may mislead you
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The museum witnesses over 2 million visitors every year
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Lunch at the museum is cheap, with plenty of vegetarian options and great service
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You can purchase the getty museum tickets online or at their office
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Admission is always free, but note that parking is $15
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The restaurant is upscale and usually requires a reservation
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Pack a sack lunch or dinner, a bottle of wine, tour the museum, then wander into the gardens
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In case of any troubles reaching the getty, or confusion regarding the visiting hours you can also call on the number provided
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Photographs are displayed on a rotation to avoid deterioration
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Admission is free, but parking is $20 ($15 after 3pm)
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Reservations are recommended, though walk-ins are accepted if space is available
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The getty center houses a stunning art collection in beautiful surroundings with a breath-taking view over the city
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Recommended tour: private getty museum tour with expert guide
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Entry to the museum is free and no reservations are required
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The central garden, a work of art created by robert irwin, offers splendid views
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Buy tickets to a scavenger hunt at the getty here
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Stroll on the Boardwalk and you'll see various street performers juggling, dancing, singing or haggling
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Gri has one art gallery on its entrance level that is open to the public
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Computer-controlled skylights on the second-floor galleries allow paintings to be displayed in natural light
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Visitors can get information about exhibitions, play with an interactive timeline, watch videos on art-making techniques, and more
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Step away to the beach for some peace and quiet
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Check out the modern sculpture garden just past it
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The getty center is widely regarded as one of the state's most renowned humanmade structures
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