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J. Paul Getty Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 483 attractions in Los Angeles
Traveler Description:
Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its...... more » Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Art gallery, Art museum, Museum, Lookout, Garden, Other
Activities: Arts and crafts
Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: 310-440-7300

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5 of 5 stars
VegasTraveler4fun   13 contributions
Las Vegas NV
Dec 9, 2009

If you have the time to visit the Getty on you trip to LA - DO IT I! We have a great day and the museum and views were great. We were lucky and there on a clear day . more

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5 of 5 stars
Joandio   73 contributions
Savannah, Georgia
Dec 3, 2009

This museum is one of the best in our nation. The art is incomperable. Plan to spend at least 3 hours to see things at a leisurely pace. We arrived very early at 9:15am because we though it opened then - the musuem opened at 10:00am. However, this worked to our advantage. For the most part we avoided the crowds... more

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5 of 5 stars
debbmm   7 contributions
Cape Cod
Nov 15, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

of course, the architecture is remarkable...taking in all the sturcture of the tall buildings in LA along with the rolling hills of the Hollywood Hills area...but if you like ANY kind of art you must come enjoy this place...photography from it's inception, 16th century furniture, paintings from the renaissance, sculpture from everytime...it's just fabulous. The views are spectacular and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Speaks_Texan   8 contributions
Austin, Texas
Nov 10, 2009

The site and the architecture are just fabulous. Don't expect a collection that rivals the great european museums, but expect to experience a beautiful facility. The docents were friendly and very engaged in sharing their knowledge with the visitors. more

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5 of 5 stars
Queenteena18   2 contributions
Chicago,IL
Nov 8, 2009

If you want somewhere quiet and romantic to go on your trip the Getty is the place to go! It gives you views of the city and you can even see the ocean from up there. Not to mention the beautiful gardens and exhibits that are also on the grounds. I was able to spend 3 hours there and could've... more

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5 of 5 stars
seriouslyblunt   1 contribution
dallas, texas
Nov 4, 2009

Entrace is free and parking costs are very minimal. There are free guide books and so many different pieces of art to admire. more

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5 of 5 stars
tobybul   18 contributions
Michigan
Oct 27, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Nice place to visit.. and its free but you have to get tickets in advance. more

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5 of 5 stars
Offagainareyou   8 contributions
UK
Oct 16, 2009

Subject: J. Paul Getty Center The Getty Centre is quite simply stunning. A strangely quiet funicular railway glides you up to the hilltop centre overlooking LA. AS you walk up to the entrance you sense that you're in for a treat. The information st aff couldn't be more helpful. Then you move out and into the complex which just takes... more

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5 of 5 stars
1funmom   1 contribution
honolulu, hi
Oct 15, 2009

Splendid asymmetrical contemporary architecture. As you walk the grounds the buildings change as you change viewing locations. In late afternoon when the light changes, that adds drama and new dimensions. Beautiful gardens. Good cafe. Excellent restaurant. The first time we visited, we took an architectural tour then spent the remainder of the day eating lunch and enjoying the gardens -... more

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4 of 5 stars
Andy_0nT0ur   6 contributions
Sydney, Australia
Oct 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

If you think LA is a town without soul or "real" culture, then think again. Check out the Getty Center (free admission) and see some of the world's finest art in one of the world's most beautifully designed museums. But the art isn't the only thing to see. Chill out in the beautiful gardens and just let the whole experience... more

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J. Paul Getty Center Address

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: 310-440-7300