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Getty Center

ArchitectureArtPhotographyClosed · Opens 10amFreeMetro Bus 761: Getty Center Dr & Sepulveda Blvd, at the Getty's only public entrance (free tram up the hill)

Perched above the 405 in Brentwood and reached by a driverless tram from the parking garage, the Getty Center is Richard Meier's 1997 hilltop campus of travertine pavilions, home to the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute and the wider Getty Trust. Its galleries hold European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 1900s, a world-class photography collection and Van Gogh's Irises. Outside, Robert Irwin's ever-changing Central Garden, a cactus garden and sculpture terraces frame sweeping views from the Pacific to downtown. Admission is free with a timed-entry reservation; parking is paid.

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Getting there

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA

Nearest station: Metro Bus 761: Getty Center Dr & Sepulveda Blvd, at the Getty's only public entrance (free tram up the hill), No Metro rail nearby; the Getty is essentially a drive, rideshare or bus destination

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:30
Wed10:00–18:30
Thu10:00–18:30
FriToday10:00–18:30
Sat10:00–21:00
Sun10:00–18:30

Admission

Free

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Visitor Information

Is Getty Center free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Getty Center is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Getty Center?
Getty Center is open Tue–Fri and Sun 10am–6:30pm; Sat 10am–9pm; closed Mondays. Closed Sep 10, 2026 (LAFD brush-fire response). Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Several gallery pavilions are partly closed for renovation.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Getty Center?
Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA, in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are Metro Bus 761: Getty Center Dr & Sepulveda Blvd, at the Getty's only public entrance (free tram up the hill), No Metro rail nearby; the Getty is essentially a drive, rideshare or bus destination.
What can I see at Getty Center?
Richard Meier's hilltop travertine campus: Van Gogh's Irises, European masters, Irwin's Central Garden, big LA views. Free timed entry. Current highlights include Stendahl's World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles, Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photography, The Making of a Medieval Manuscript.
Do I need to book Getty Center in advance?
Getty Center is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Getty Center?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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