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J. Paul Getty Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Art Museum
Brentwood, Los Angeles
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    The scenic views at J. Paul Getty Museum is a can't miss
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    Jeff ✈.
    "Best view of LA, sans the layer of smog that covers most of it up."(13 Tips)
    Vincent R.
    "Van Gogh to Titian."(11 Tips)
    Emma S.
    "The architecture tour was fun, amazing, and completely interesting!"(8 Tips)
    Jona R.
    "Loved the Degas's pastels and the view from the cacti garden!"(87 Tips)
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  • Gaby C.heart icon on user image
    Gaby CastilloJune 3, 2016
    Architecture, great views!
  • Joanne P.
    Joanne PeressiniMarch 13, 2013
    Don't forget to check in before you hit gift shop for 20% off
  • Jamie B.
    Jamie BelskyAugust 28, 2014
    Great place to get some work done if you can fight the traffic.
  • Kelly P.
    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.
  • Arthur
    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 T.
    E TMay 28, 2014
    Head to the outside of the South Pavilion for some killer LA view. And cacti too
  • Andrew T.heart icon on user image
    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 A.heart icon on user image
    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 D.heart icon on user image
    Cameron DupuyMay 19, 2018
    Incredible museum. Huge and beautiful.
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MarkhamAugust 16, 2014
    The space, the view, the art… take any of the tours.
  • Ellen L.
    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 N.heart icon on user image
    Tina NawrockiOctober 6, 2017
    The gardens are stunning!
  • Chase M.
    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 A.heart icon on user image
    Nada AudiiJuly 6, 2013
    wonderful art pieces done by the great masters of art
  • Tommy Hilfiger
    Tommy HilfigerFebruary 13, 2013
    "Overlooking the 405 Freeway, the Getty Museum is an oasis tucked away in the rolling Brentwood hills" -TH
  • David R.
    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 H.
    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 S.
    Emma SAugust 3, 2011
    The architecture tour was fun, amazing, and completely interesting! I learned so many cool facts!
  • Karlsson M.heart icon on user image
    Karlsson MartinAugust 12, 2015
    Superb architecture, great exhibitions.
  • Cassandra M.heart icon on user image
    Cassandra MonrroyOctober 2, 2015
    Take lots and lots of photos. The garden is amazing.
  • Paulina R.heart icon on user image
    Paulina R. AlvaradoSeptember 27, 2015
    Love all the galleries & the view is spectacular.
  • Erica S.
    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 A.heart icon on user image
    Otu AmissineJanuary 7, 2015
    Great historic place. Best view of Los Angeles.
  • Los Angeles
    Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013
    Enjoy art, architecture and free admission. Parking is $10.
  • Cyndie D.heart icon on user image
    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-Rodheart icon on user image
    A-RodMarch 28, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    During the winter months you can see the most magnificent sunsets at closing time
  • Maarten H.
    Maarten HofmanDecember 20, 2013
    The garden tour is worthwhile, as it adds lots of history.
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenMay 27, 2016
    Amazing views and great collection of art!
  • Lynn R.
    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 H.
    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 D.
    Jun DMay 26, 2013
    A must see for Art aficionados!!! Marvelous collections!
  • Katia K.heart icon on user image
    Katia KolodeznikovaDecember 30, 2015
    Amazing views, beautiful architecture
  • Pete I.heart icon on user image
    Pete IppelFebruary 28, 2015
    The garden is so relaxing after traffic on the 405.
  • Ian K.
    Ian KennedyApril 7, 2013
    Pick up a ticket & free parking pass for the Getty Villa on your way out.
  • Elena P.heart icon on user image
    Elena PestrovaJanuary 7, 2016
    Amazing LA views
  • Jonathan N.
    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 D.heart icon on user image
    Armando DavidDecember 25, 2014
    enjoy holiday at this museum, best experience here when visit at LA Read more
  • Hawedaheart icon on user image
    HawedaJuly 5, 2019
    Must visit!
  • Wenzao L.heart icon on user image
    Wenzao LiJune 3, 2016
    Be sure to arrive a little before opening. The line for the train is very long.
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike MoJune 17, 2015
    go on a sunny day for garden fun
  • Hamilton F.heart icon on user image
    Anyone else thinks the outside looks way better than the inside?
  • John A.
    John AiraksinenFebruary 23, 2014
    Worth a visit just for the view and architecture!
  • ᴡ N.
    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 S.heart icon on user image
    Rodd SnookMay 29, 2016
    Come for the art, stay for the view.
  • Brett N.heart icon on user image
    Brett NoceriniDecember 21, 2014
    Must park in deck and take team. $15 unless you uber it.
  • USA TODAY
    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 K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicMarch 30, 2015
    The gardens and views are better than the art.
  • Alexandra C.
    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.
  • Chloe
    ChloeMay 2, 2017
    Great design of the place.
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