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The Getty Center

Photo Credit: © John Stephens and J. Paul Getty Trust

Majestically situated atop 110 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center is an architectural wonder that houses a magnificent art museum, a research institute, a library, and several restaurants. As might be expected, when an art museum bears the name of one of the richest men in America's history, everything about it is first class. Designed by award-winning architect Richard Meier, the building is made of cleft-cut, fossilized Italian travertine, and captures the goals of the Getty Trust-"permanence, solidity, simplicity, warmth and craftsmanship."

Eleven hundred fifty-five artists are represented at the Getty, including some of history’s greatest-Manet, Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir, Seurat, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Don’t miss Van Gogh’s "Irises," which the Getty Trust bought at auction for $53.9 million. Major collections focus on Greek and Roman antiquities, and European paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts. The Getty also has an extensive collection of European and American photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The landscaping at the Getty is another work of art. The 134,000-square-foot Central Garden is home to more than 300 plants, and is diligently attended by four full-time gardeners. In addition, the Getty Center affords visitors panoramic views of L.A., from city landscapes to the Pacific Ocean.

Location
The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles. Driving directions, public transit information, and other transportation information can be found at the Getty Center Web site.

On-site parking, at $5 per car, is based on availability, and reservations are required for weekday parking. Free parking (no reservations required) and a shuttle service are available from a remote lot on Sepulveda Boulevard and Constitution Avenue.

Hours of operation

The museum is closed on Mondays.

Admission
Admission to the Getty is free.

Contact information
Call the Getty at (310) 440-7300 or send e-mail to info@getty.edu.

Disabled access
The entire Getty Center offers disabled access. Wheelchairs (located at the lower tram station and at the coat check desk in the Museum Entrance Hall) are available for use by visitors. Sign-language interpretation is available upon request, and museum program guides are available in braille.

Special considerations

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
• All bags larger than 11”x17”x8” must be checked.

Additional information
Visit the Getty Center Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.