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J. Paul Getty Museum

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Brentwood, Los Angeles

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J. Paul Getty Museum

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Ranked #3 for exhibits in Los Angeles
The experts at Travel + Leisure and LA Weekly recommend this place
"Best view of LA, sans the layer of smog that covers most of it up."(13 Tips)
"Van Gogh to Titian."(11 Tips)
"The architecture tour was fun, amazing, and completely interesting!"(8 Tips)
"Enjoy the view and the garden and go look at the amazing collection."(87 Tips)

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Wil Van den boschApril 28, 2014
Join the architect tour.
Adam FranitzaNovember 4, 2011
must see if you like art.
DJLYRiQApril 18, 2014
Take Sepulveda Blvd up instead of 405 and skip all the nasty traffic.
Camilo Gallo-HigginsAugust 1, 2013
Highly recommended
Irma BarriosJuly 18, 2010
Make sure you visit the beautiful garden and soak in the landscape. Read more
Lola ChickenpantNovember 11, 2009
instead of taking the tram, wander around the sculpture garden, then hike to the top!
Jan van der VeenSeptember 21, 2011
Try the garlic fries at the cafe!
g oconnorMarch 29, 2015
Architecture!
Gregory Graham DaltonMarch 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Passion fruit iced tea from the garden cafe is epic
Mark ShramekAugust 14, 2010
Must see the Jean Gerome gallery, simply amazing
Ben DayJune 23, 2010
It's quite the view, great stop for lunch, plan for longer than you'd expect
silly allyJuly 26, 2009
Leave the venue a little (15mins) early on one of their event nights. This way the tram line back to your car isn't nearly as long.
Eran ArkinFebruary 18, 2013
Check in special
Susheila SheagleyNovember 22, 2015
Ishiuchi Miyako Photography
denJanuary 11, 2010
Saturdays are free! parking free too after five. nice to stroll around. Read more
Jim ColganSeptember 18, 2011
Take Mulholland if you want the journey AND the destination.
marc brownOctober 25, 2009
free parking Saturday 5-9pm - the only night they are open late. always free admission
Monica CalderonSeptember 6, 2014
#FitForYou
Erin EglestonApril 10, 2011
A great place to experiment with abstract photography...
Elizabeth FernandezJanuary 7, 2014
The getty!!!! 😊
Heather McIntoshAugust 21, 2009
If you ever have the chance, visit on a 1st and 3rd Sunday for the Drawing Hour.
Kelly LowApril 1, 2010
Crab cakes and Seared Ahi Tuna Nicoise...sublime!
Anthony FordJuly 7, 2012
Bring a jacket
Manny HaqueApril 12, 2011
was at getty this weekend, 3 year old niece kept on wanting to touch every paiting like she had OCD
Lisa BucklandJanuary 31, 2010
Ride ur moto and park for free at the bottom of the pkg garage.
Maybs MFebruary 15, 2010
Go on a Saturday after 5pm for free parking.
GenJune 26, 2011
Free parking after 5 on Saturdays
Julie GiorgadzeAugust 1, 2013
Splended!!!
Joseph RogersMay 13, 2010
free parking if you ride a two-wheeled vehicle.
Malu DelgadoJune 29, 2012
J. Paul Getty Museum!
Mika DennyAugust 2, 2012
Excited! Gustavo Klimt yahoo
James B.February 21, 2011
Throw on some fresh tunes... It could be a while!
Krystle WallisMay 22, 2011
i love the getty.
David LunaJune 19, 2010
Please don't do the walk up the hill its not 15 min walk
Jackee F.August 17, 2010
beauty, envisioned by the best creator...
Matthew KirschFebruary 15, 2010
The garden smells like meatballs, in a good way!
Juan GallardoMarch 20, 2010
Don't miss the Garden tour.
Nicole KeckeisenNovember 29, 2011
Van Gogh. 
K BMarch 27, 2012
There's always a WAY
Alicia MDecember 26, 2010
take the architecture tour
Habhey RumyaraMarch 27, 2011
good palace in LA
Jeoffrey ChioMay 28, 2014
Boring if not interested in arts
D CNovember 17, 2011
$15 parking
Tim SchulzAugust 8, 2009
Visit the outdoor garden at the Getty Center.
Paola RoblesgilSeptember 25, 2010
See the Engaged Observers exhibit.
Brian WalshMarch 16, 2009
bring wine and have a picnic on the lawn
JeromeSeptember 21, 2010
Can't beat the price...
Mark JohnsonFebruary 26, 2010
Cool way to spend a afternoon. Read more
Eric NakagawaOctober 16, 2009
make sure the getty isn't closing an hou after you park.
Lamar MorganJanuary 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Learn to sparkle. Read more

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