Brentwood
The Getty Center
Los Angeles, CA, 90049, United States
TEL: (310) 440-7330
Since L.A. lacks the piazzas and promenades of other major cities, the Getty Center is more than just a museum. Occupying an isolated, hillside perch, the giant multi-terraced art complex has become one of L.A.’s great urban spaces, where visitors can stroll and admire views over the city. Inside the billion-dollar, Richard Meier-designed creamy travertine museum is a collection of awesome breadth, displayed in galleries with generous natural lighting. From van Gogh’s Irises (purchased for an undisclosed price estimated to be well over $50 million) to a dazzling collection of French furniture from the reigns of Louis IV-XVI, there is one remarkable exhibit after another. If you have time, head over to the Getty’s Malibu location, the Getty Villa, which has a stunning collection of ancient Grecian, Roman, and Etrurian art, as well as a beautiful Roman-inspired garden.
Insider Tip:
Don’t imagine you can “do” this museum in just an hour; you’ll need a little time. Best to come on a Friday or Saturday, when the museum is open in the evenings (and the sunsets from the terraces are fabulous).
Amenities
Open / Closes- Art
- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Handicapped Accessible
- History
- Interactive
- Indoor
- Kids' Programs
- Monday - Closed
- Nature
- Outdoor
- Parking Available
- Restaurant/Café
- Self-Guided Tours
