J. Paul Getty Museum

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.

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    (310) 440-7300

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    Art Museum

Address

1200 Getty Center Dr Los Angeles , CA 90049 United States

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Patrick Salvi

The Getty Center offers a substantial collection of art pieces including sculptures , paintings , stencils, photography , and is an almost unique place to look at the whole of Los Angeles at once.

Rachel Mutia

Allot a whole day for this to make the most out of the stay. The Getty not only has beautiful artworks but a spectacular view as well . Also a great place to read and relax.

Ross Martin

Beautiful grounds, breathtaking views of the city , great museum . The Getty Center also has music performances . I saw Sharde Thomas & the Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band. They were amazing!

The Ritz-Carlton

The museum 's official Sketching Gallery encourages guests to literally draw inspiration from traditional art pieces. Guests can work with an easel or at a shared table, and it's complimentary .

Alexander Logrono

Beautiful views and the museum has a great collection. The lawn by the Garden is great for sitting down and having a picnic , or a short break. Can't wait to go back

Ashley Dando

Good selection of artworks and artifacts . Only takes a couple of hours to see everything. Your car park ticket can be exchange for free parking at the Getty villa .

Michael Morgan

The most beautiful and picturesque art museum I have ever been to. The location could not be more perfect. The art displayed here is beautiful but the views steal the show.

Stephanie M.

This is a "wow" place to visit more than once, to peruse & enjoy: stunning gardens , interesting architecture , great views of the coastline & spectacular art exhibits .

Khennjo Deles

A must visit when you're in LA. The museum is FREE! with lots of great collections and displays. And don't miss the gardens . The museum closes at 5pm

Mateus Marcheti

Probably one of the most beautiful and exciting places to know in LA. And free. And works. Try to spend a spring afternoon and have some wine on the grass. Relaxing.

Alden Cates

This may very well be my new favorite museum . The architecture is beautiful. Go before noon, beat the crowd! Cafe has delicious food if a little pricy .

Chez Stock

Beautiful views (even if part of the views is the 405). Haven't seen much of the permanent collection but the current special exhibits are amazing!!

Shadi Saliminia

too much religious art . no modern art . great for those who enjoy italian art . not even close to lacma in terms of variety.

José Ayala

Free audio guide, amazing construction and gardens . Free umbrellas to protect you from sun shine. The line for the tram is slow, so consider to walk up (around 15 minutes, take the umbrella).

Rachel K

Try to take a docent tour and learn about art , the Getty or the gardens . There's also a 15 minute focus tour on the collection piece of the week.

Jona Rak Koceli

Take the architectural and garden tour-super informative! Loved the Degas's pastels and the view from the cacti garden ! The atmosphere is great ????????

Abdulrahman Fetyani

We came here afternoon, the shuttle was nice and comfy , very nice cafes and view , the gallery was amazing, Next trip to LA I will be back here.

Stephany Poce

Hanging out at the Getty museum is one of my favorite things to do in LA. The garden is gorgeous, the views are to die for and its an excellent place to snap some great photos.

Bram Timmer

Stellar collections; the museum’s location is breath-taking with panoramic views of the city . The tram , courtyard and architecture feel like an experience straight out of a bond film .

Davaish Singh

Beautiful museum and worth the trip to spend the day there. Make sure you are ready to walk! Also dont forget the gardens !!

Caroline

The best museum I have ever been to, and I've been to a lot of museums . It has great views from up above, the gardens are beautiful, the building is crazy, and the art collection is fantastic.

Vivek Gupta

If you're interested in architecture , especially Meier, take the architectural tour (usually every hour). The guides are very knowledgeable , although this tour does last for 1h, so budget accordingly.

Ignis Dalini Echeverri

If you want a huge musseum with fabulous artworks from all periods (since classics to moderns), with an espectacular view of LA valley, and FREE admition, you are in the right place :) Enjoy!

Hillary Noelle

I felt enriched by the exhibits - particularly the paintings and home decor . Beautiful lawn and sculptures . Great view . Can go wrong. Free. $15 parking

cft

fantastic setup, visitors familiar with European museums may not be surprised by the content. Get there early (b 10am) to avoid parking access queues. follow sign-posted route, not googlemap.

Christian Borges

Everything. The museum is an architectural masterpiece, with many “hidden” but obvious design elements that both surprise and challenge your sense of sight.

Kat Levy

Not a museum person, was required to go for a class , went alone and ended up having one of the best days! Museum was gorgeous & interesting. Great thing to try if you want some culture in your life!

Clint Golub

One of the finest museums in LA. Rent an audio player for added information on displays. Explore the grounds and always check out the interactive displays scattered throughout each exhibit .

Imran Ahmed

The views of LA are a thing of beauty! Such an enjoyable atmosphere. IF you need to get around LA without a car, use the UBER app. If you use the code: UBERNEF you get $20 on your first ride!

Henry C

Place was awesome.. Very cool and sleek and clean..art was off the wall. wasnt too crowded for us on a thanksgiving day weekend visit. raining cats and dogs that weekend too.

Jessica Ormeno

Great museum , take the highlights tour at 11 am. It is free for the public and has great views of Los Angeles. The buildings have a very interesting and modern architecture

Jana L.

Beautiful! The café is actually quite good, and has a lovely view . If you're on a budget, you can bring a lunch and eat out in the lawns overlooking the garden and with a panoramic view of LA .

DailyCandy

With a collection including works by Gustav Klimt, Auguste Rodin, & Man Ray,plus a revolving roster of exhibitions , breaking for refreshments is a must: The on-site restaurant and cafes are a godsend.

Yulia Zi

You don't want to miss this if you are into art , views of LA , architecture , etc. Free entrance. Parking is $10 instead of $15 after 3pm

Merve Goysari

Back at this beautiful place after a decade! Hasn't changed a bit and that's a good thing! Still has the beautiful garden ... scenic view and the relaxing lawn! Perfect Sunday hangout spot ! ♡

Julie

This place is enormous!! Takes a whole day (or more) if you want to see it all. Special exhibits are really different.

George

Although you can buy drinks just before you enter the exhibition areas, you can't actually hold the drinks once you're inside any exhibit building - so get ready to shove them in your pocket or bag!

Karen Hohman Almeida

Thrilled to have them open. I am vaccinated, stayed masked, and felt very safe. Inside is always tricky. Not every guest is mindful. But they've done a good job with keeping numbers lower.

Daniele Lattanzi

I've been there and the place is awesome!! incredible arts & view ..and they have an incredible garden .. Wow.. If you love the arts and you like to know a relaxing place... Getty Museum is the place...

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A great way to spend the day. Have a cozy picnic on the lawn, take amazing photos of surrounding city and/or architecture , and walk through the galleries to explore the many pieces on display.

Paige Kaliski

probably one of the most breathtaking and incredible museums I've ever been to

Neiki Ullah

Great, easy stop for tourists or locals. A really unique and clear view of the city plus cool art inside.

Preetham Shivaram

Amazing museum with lots of things to see. If you want to see everything in detail, it'll definitely take one day. Entry free, parking $15.

Sofia Uz

Do yourself a favor and visit this museum while in LA. Amazing architecture views views , not to mention a great permanent collection

Daniel L.

Breathtaking views , romantic gardens and patios , plenty of picnic lawn and table spaces ... Pack a snack and come up in the later afternoon to watch the sunset .

DHR.com

The Getty Center in Brentwood has an impressive collection of works from as early as before the 20th century. You'll find Van Gogh 's Irises here, and also don't miss the huge Central Garden . Free.

Noah Weiss

Come for the scenic views , Richard Meier architecture , and sculpture garden . The art collection is mediocre, but admission is free.

Vitaly Kolas

Very beautiful museum , scenic views if the city , great architecture , landscape. They give you a free iPod so you can learn about the museum items.

Erkan Saka

A must-see place. Good city skyline view in addition to fantastic exhibitions . There is also a beautiful garden .

Paul T.

Wear comfortable shoes and prepare to meander into beautiful paintings and sculptures . They have a beautiful collection of medieval masters.

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8.6
Art Gallery
West Pavilion

The Getty offers free Wi-Fi! - James Wade

9.1
Garden
Getty Center Garden

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

8.8
Art Gallery
South Pavilion

Great architechture - Sergio Lopez Valero

9.4
Art Museum
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

There is an outdoor bar near the ticket booths now. Very good small bites and drinks. Service is great too. - Cesar Vazquez

9.2
Art Museum
J. Paul Getty Villa

Beautiful place with stunning artwork & antiques. The architecture is amazing. So much to see & take in so allow yourself hours. Guides / staff are VERY good. - Brad Hager

9.5
Art Museum
Getty Sculpture Garden

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. - Michael Morgan

7.6
Restaurant
Restaurant at the Getty Center

Great brunch! King Crab and Kale Salad with a cheese plate. - Tom Politowski

9.1
Garden
Central Garden

Just beautiful. Take time to sit and meditate. - Darren Woolley

6.8
Café
The Cafe

Pbj or Nutella peanut butter is a good and cheap sandwich - sun kim