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Highlights of a visit to the Getty Center in Brentwood, including a tram ride, art, modern architecture, several gardens, and a museum store with unique products.
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Visit the Getty Center in Brentwood and enjoy displays of European art up to 1900 and special exhibitions set amid modern architecture and gardens.
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Who Was J. Paul Getty?
J. Paul Getty was an oil tycoon and art enthusiast. He came from money and power. With a loan from his father, he invested in oil wells in the Middle East and became “the richest man in the history of the world.” But Getty didn’t just have oil fever. Getty started seriously collecting art in the 1930s and was a passionate and lifelong collector. Trips to Italy left him with a taste for bronze and marble sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome. He then developed a taste for old masters from th...
Creation Of The Getty Center
In his will, Getty left the bulk of his fortune ($700 million) to the J. Paul Getty Trust. Overnight, the Getty became the most richly endowed museum in the world. In 1984, the trust decided they needed more room to house the ever-burgeoning collection. It commissioned Richard Meier to build a billion dollar campus. In 1996, the bulk of the museum’s collection was relocated there and the museum opened in 1997. The pieces from antiquity remained at the Getty Villa. Perched on a hilltop, the Ge...
Layout Of The Getty Center
You enter the museum up a flight of stairs to reach the large Museum Entrance Hall. There you can pick up a map of the museum and other brochures. You can also sign up for one of the Getty’s free tours. The permanent collection is housed in four pavilions — North Pavilion, East Pavilion, South Pavilion, and West Pavilion. The galleries are minimalist, with skylights and coved ceilings that show off the art with natural light instead of electric light. The Getty’s most famous painting, Van Gog...
The Getty collection covers the period from the Middle Age to the early 20th century. There is no modern art save for the outdoor sculptures. Here are the top 20 masterpieces and things to see on a visit to the Getty.
Address:
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Hours:
The Getty Center is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday hours are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Closed Mondays.
Tickets:
The Getty Center is completely free, which is amazing for a museum of this caliber. To visit, you just have to book a timed entry ticket online (no fee). You’ll be turned away without a reservation. Print your ticket out to show the attendants. But they can also look up your ticket by name, if you’re traveling and don’t have access to a printer. If you’re visiting in the high season (summer), you should book several weeks in advance. Otherwise, it’s probably fine to book several days or a wee...
Located in the Brentwood neighborhood of the Westside, you can easily spend a full day enjoying everything it has to offer or just visit for a few hours before you head to Santa Monica for example. In this guide to visiting The Getty Center, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips for how to make the most of your experience.
Mar 24, 2010 · When it comes to ‘must-see’ attractions in Los Angeles, The Getty Center in Brentwood is easily in the top three. First, admission is free (though parking costs $15). It’s known as much for its art and photography collection as it is for its landscaping, stunning architecture by Richard Meier, and sweeping views.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles is an astounding place to spend a day marveling at world-class art and relaxing in beautifully manicured gardens. Take the tram up to this lavish postmodern complex, which houses a sprawling museum featuring masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne.
Visiting information for our two Los Angeles locations: the Getty Center in Brentwood off the 405 and Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades off Pacific Coast Highway. Admission to both sites is always free.
