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J. Paul Getty Museum

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Brentwood, Los Angeles

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J. Paul Getty Museum

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Ranked #3 for exhibits in Los Angeles
The experts at Travel + Leisure and LA Weekly recommend this place
"Best view of LA, sans the layer of smog that covers most of it up."(13 Tips)
"Van Gogh to Titian."(11 Tips)
"The architecture tour was fun, amazing, and completely interesting!"(8 Tips)
"Loved the Degas's pastels and the view from the cacti garden!"(87 Tips)

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Gaby CastilloJune 3, 2016
Architecture, great views!
Joanne PeressiniMarch 13, 2013
Don't forget to check in before you hit gift shop for 20% off
Jamie BelskyAugust 28, 2014
Great place to get some work done if you can fight the traffic.
Kelly PollenAugust 30, 2013
I like their settings but not the collection. It's also quite challenging to navigate thru the buildings and exhibit room.
ArthurJanuary 8, 2011
Definitely take a nice camera, you will be taking lot's of pictures and do make sure to go on a warm day as its pretty chilly up there.
E TMay 28, 2014
Head to the outside of the South Pavilion for some killer LA view. And cacti too
Andrew TsaiOctober 15, 2016
Extremely beautiful center, free for the public but parking costs $15. Bring a camera and food because what they sell is a bit overpriced and only mediocre!
AyeMin AyeMinsApril 20, 2013
Garden is good. Lots of pics to take. Nice look out for the city. Lady Gaga pictures and painting everywhere! :)
Cameron DupuyMay 19, 2018
Incredible museum. Huge and beautiful.
Daniel MarkhamAugust 16, 2014
The space, the view, the art… take any of the tours.
Ellen LumbardJanuary 31, 2012
Go to the far left corner past the fountain and go up those stairs. The most amazing view of the city!
Tina NawrockiOctober 6, 2017
The gardens are stunning!
Chase MatamorozDecember 30, 2012
Come on a day when it's not crowded or the entire museum will smell like armpit. Wish I was exaggerating.
Nada AudiiJuly 6, 2013
wonderful art pieces done by the great masters of art
Tommy HilfigerFebruary 13, 2013
"Overlooking the 405 Freeway, the Getty Museum is an oasis tucked away in the rolling Brentwood hills" -TH
David RoJuly 28, 2011
Summer visit can be touristy, but the views from above are undeniable, as is the architecture of the entire complex. Read more
Gail HJuly 10, 2011
Saturdays off the 405 in the summer are the best! Go early, catch an exhibit beforehand. P.s. free parking after 5 pm.
Emma SAugust 3, 2011
The architecture tour was fun, amazing, and completely interesting! I learned so many cool facts!
Karlsson MartinAugust 12, 2015
Superb architecture, great exhibitions.
Cassandra MonrroyOctober 2, 2015
Take lots and lots of photos. The garden is amazing.
Paulina R. AlvaradoSeptember 27, 2015
Love all the galleries & the view is spectacular.
Erica SwallowApril 14, 2010
Don't miss this architectural beauty. Take a tour to learn more about how the center was constructed. Marvel at the garden. Scope out the 20th-century paintings.
Otu AmissineJanuary 7, 2015
Great historic place. Best view of Los Angeles.
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013
Enjoy art, architecture and free admission. Parking is $10.
Cyndie Da RochaOctober 6, 2018
Great museum and view on L.A. !
💡December 4, 2018
If you’re interested in art you gotta visit it 💙
A-RodMarch 28, 2012
Been here 100+ times
During the winter months you can see the most magnificent sunsets at closing time
Maarten HofmanDecember 20, 2013
The garden tour is worthwhile, as it adds lots of history.
KarenMay 27, 2016
Amazing views and great collection of art!
Lynn RoseAugust 6, 2010
Be sure to leave time to absorb the greatest masterpiece and that is...NATURE. Drink in the view and explore the garden walkway. ENJOY!
Mark HaileMay 18, 2010
Going on Mother's Day seemed like a bright idea; the weather was gorgeous. A great many others had the same idea, unfortunately (but not so many that it was too crowded to enjoy the galleries).
Jun DMay 26, 2013
A must see for Art aficionados!!! Marvelous collections!
Katia KolodeznikovaDecember 30, 2015
Amazing views, beautiful architecture
Pete IppelFebruary 28, 2015
The garden is so relaxing after traffic on the 405.
Ian KennedyApril 7, 2013
Pick up a ticket & free parking pass for the Getty Villa on your way out.
Elena PestrovaJanuary 7, 2016
Amazing LA views
Jonathan NowakApril 2, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The museum is free EVERY DAY. You only pay for parking. Take a bus, and the entire day at the Getty is free.
Armando DavidDecember 25, 2014
enjoy holiday at this museum, best experience here when visit at LA Read more
HawedaJuly 5, 2019
Must visit!
Wenzao LiJune 3, 2016
Be sure to arrive a little before opening. The line for the train is very long.
Mike MoJune 17, 2015
go on a sunny day for garden fun
Hamilton Fortuna BautistaDecember 5, 2019
Anyone else thinks the outside looks way better than the inside?
John AiraksinenFebruary 23, 2014
Worth a visit just for the view and architecture!
ᴡ NguyenAugust 23, 2011
Parking is $15, but the museum is free. The scenery is beautiful, but it gets hot. Bring some water or visit the Cafe to keep hydrated.
Rodd SnookMay 29, 2016
Come for the art, stay for the view.
Brett NoceriniDecember 21, 2014
Must park in deck and take team. $15 unless you uber it.
USA TODAYDecember 1, 2010
In the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center has a collection of European art and views of the Los Angeles basin. Read more
Allison KasicMarch 30, 2015
The gardens and views are better than the art.
Alexandra CortezMay 17, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The store in the entrance hall is under construction. It relocated to the west pavilion plaza level. So now the west pavilion has a total of 3 shops.
ChloeMay 2, 2017
Great design of the place.

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