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The Getty Center

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Central L.A)
310-440-7300
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As featured in Los Angeles for free and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
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Type: Museums, Art Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner 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 » Owner description: 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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Yorkshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

A friend took us here for a visit, there's a car park and then a train takes you up to the Centre. Car parking was $10 I think. The Centre was nice and calm and had nice gardens, views, art exhibits, etc. There was a restaurant, although we didn't use it. Enjoyed it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Great place to spend a day. Apart from the fabulous works of art on display there are large grounds to explore and also good restaurants on site. Set high up above Sepulveda Boulevard with all round panoramic views. Well worth a visit.

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Weedsport, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

The Getty Center is amazing. The architecture is beyond description. The views of the city from this vantage point on one of the area’s highest hills are breathtaking. And the gardens. Wow! There can’t be many more impressive landscaping efforts anywhere in the country! I haven’t even gotten to the exhibits. Just go on line and visit their site. See... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Amazing views over LA. Probably the best thing I saw in LA. The Garden is phenomenal and the architecture amazing - well worth the visit

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Im not a big art buff, but I loved this place. Free entry, tram takes you from the car park to the main area. Beautiful garden and Numerous exhibits, photos allowed in all areas I visited. Regular free tours and lectures. We grabbed two soups and two beers from the Cafe for fifteen dollars. We caught the bus from Hollywood... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Several closed exhibits. First time visit, parking is mostly easy, avoid weekends and holidays. The gardens are wll kept.

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MarylinB
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I never expected this!... awesome piece of architecture... great art inside... unbelievably quiet... almost mystic place... it is a must see.

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Jerusalem
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Once one gets into the complex, there are multiple buildings all connected by walkways, there are many docents available for help. Each day one receives the different FREE tours available for the guests. Entrance is FREE, the tours are about an hour each, Artwork Tour (a must), Garden Tour (lovely) and Architectural Tour (very unusual buildings, but, ran out of... More

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New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Simply amazing that this wonderful place and everything in it are free to visit, and that includes the tram ride up and back to the car park. We visited this centre after seeing it several times when flying in and out of LAX and we finally made a decision to go and visit on our last trip. We were hugely... More

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Tyler, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

You can't beat this LA attraction. It's free, has beautiful views of the city, as well as interesting exhibits and exquisite grounds. It's easy to spend a day at the Getty, exploring the gardens and exhibits. Of particular note is the current Overdrive exhibit showing how LA prepared for the future, displaying various architectural and infrastructure plans, e.g., plans for... More

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