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The Getty Center is one of the most disinctive architectural achievements in Los Angeles and an excellent place to spend an afternoon when you are in town.
The Getty Center was completed in 1997. While it doesn't have the sort of broad collection that LACMA has, the Getty Center does have a few interesting displays and pieces of art. The Getty's collection consists mainly of Greek and Roman antiquities, European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and European and American photographs.
Just as compelling as the art at the Getty is the wonderful architecture of the buildings and the panoramic views from the property. If you visit on a clear day, you can see the beach and downtown Los Angeles from here. Also, don't miss the beautiful gardens on the property. Be sure to bring your camera when you visit!
The museum itself is free, but you'll pay to park. Check the museum's website for details. Leave a Comment Phone: 310.440.7330Directions: Exit the 405 onto Getty Center Drive. Follow the signs.Website: http://www.getty.edu/museum/
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Wow, this place really has something for just about everyone! I'm not always into traditional museums, they wear on me after a while; I think it's because I feel like I should like something that I really don't. That being said, the Getty was perfect! There was modern art, architectural displays, furniture, traditional oils and watercolors, and more! I do love Van Gogh and I was able to ponder his painting of the Iris'. One of my favorite exhibits was on post war Japan's modern art movement - Art, anit-art, non-art. There was even a phone that Yoko Ono supposedly calls in on occasionally :)
The gardens alone took a huge chunk of our time They were fun, interesting and the flowers were in full bloom. It seems they had just reopened after maintenance and renovation ... so the grass was nonexistent from a recent reseeding. The views of the city was wonderful despite the overcast day, and with the air pollution issues in LA, I suspect most days are a bit overcast. I'll build a TL of my garden pics later for you to enjoy.
Parking, even for a weekend was not too bad, and the tram from the parking area to the museum complex was a little bit fun. Though the parking fee was a bit shocking at $8 a car, I later discovered this is the only fee you pay to enter the museum, and since the fee is per car, this is an amazingly cheap day. Handicapped vehicles park for free BTW :) The complex is too huge to take in everything in just one day, so don't try. Do pick up a program from the tram station to help you prioritize your day.
Handicapped access was easy and smooth - but if you are NOT on wheels, you'll want to borrow one from the museum complex - distances are a bit difficult with assistive devices. And another thing that I just LOVE, being all fair skinned and all, is that they have umbrellas around the complex to borrow - for rain or much needed shade.
All in all, I do look forward to heading out there again for another day of fun, art, and to perhaps ponder yet another painting or two. Leave a Comment Directions: Exit the 405 onto Getty Center Drive. Follow the signs.Website: http://www.getty.edu/
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I endeavour to offer tips and advice that are unique and can't be found on other pages. In keeping with that credo, I've copied my Getty Center tip that I rack under "Nightlife":
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Friday and Saturday nights, the Getty Museum, perched above Brentwood, stays open until 9:PM. Few know of the late hours, and, as a result, you'll largely have the institution to yourself. Furthermore, it's one of the few times you can park without reserving well in advance. In fact, if you're a real cheapass, you can park on local streets off Sepulveda for free, after 6:PM, and hike up to the tram area. Leave a Comment Phone: 310.440.7330Directions: Exit the 405 onto Getty Center Drive. Follow the signs.Website: www.getty.edu
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The Getty is an art museum that has its core art from J P Getty, who was an extremely rich guy. The most recent time I was there we were looking at a cool exhibit of medeival Christian manuscripts with art, statues from about 2-3000 BC, paintings, and furniture from the Baroque and Neoclassical periods in France. There is tons more to see, we just ran out of energy, so we decided to come back at a later date. Since this was my third time there and I still have more to see, it is pretty big. Take your time and enjoy.
It is free to get in and parking costs $5. During the week you need parking reservations--(310) 440-7300. Sometimes even on the weekends the parking lot will fill up, in which case you are kind of screwed. You'll need to backtrack to find the MTA Bus 561 bus route stop. Go in the morning and you will have no problem on the weekend. I also hear they have a shuttle service after the lot fills up, you can ask about that isf teh lot is full.
The Getty is open from 10AM-6Pm, except Fri/Sat, until 9Pm, and Monday they're closed. Leave a Comment Directions: Exit the 405 onto Getty Center Drive. Follow the signs.
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