Getty Center
Museum · Los Angeles

Getty Center

Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Getty Center holds European paintings, manuscripts, photographs and decorative arts. Richard Meier designed the buildings and central garden. A tram carries visitors from the parking structure to the museum level.

On day 4 of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free admission. Parking fee applies.
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Drive to the parking structure then ride the tram. Public buses also serve the site.

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How Getty Center fits into a day.
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  2. 13:00The Getty CenterLos Angeles
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Getty Center questions

Is the Getty Center free?

Admission to the museum and gardens is free. Parking requires payment.

How do I get to the Getty Center without a car?

Metro bus lines stop at the entrance on Sepulveda Boulevard, where the tram departs for the hilltop.

Are photos allowed inside the Getty Center?

Photography without flash is allowed in most galleries and outdoor areas. Some special exhibitions restrict it.

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