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The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum

1200 Getty Center Drive, Brentwood, Los Angeles 90049
Description: One of the most visited museums in the United States, the J. Paul Getty Center draws over 1.3 million visitors a year, who flock to the museum’s massive collection of art. The Getty Center specializes in pre-20th century...Read More
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A Grand Hillside Garden and Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by sararevell from London, United Kingdom
  • January 29, 2025
A Grand Hillside Garden and Museum
Quote: It is impossible not to be impressed by The Getty Museum. The expansive centre attracts over a million visitors each year but still manages to exude calm, tranquility and beauty. It is one of the few very large galleries that is a work of art on the... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

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Top notch museum in many aspects

  • 5 out of 5 stars by sc426 from Manhattan County, New York
  • November 24, 2025
Top notch museum in many aspects
Quote: JP Getty Museum is my favorite place in the entire county of Los Angeles. There is no entrance fee as you just pay for parking. There was a time when you had to make a reservation to gain timed entry, that is how amazing this place is! Nowadays you... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

One of the best places to spend an afternoon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Raj B. from New York, New York
  • September 2, 2025
One of the best places to spend an afternoon
Quote: The Getty is one of my favorite places in LA. The art is nothing exceptional but go just for the stunning views, architecture, and surroundings. Great place to go for lunch or a drink. Just park down below and take the Tram up to the top. Also, have... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

Works of Art

Works of Art
Quote: My trip began on a warm California day on a motorcycle ride w/ my boyfriend on the 405 (which is free). He had never been to my favorite place on earth, The J. Paul Getty Museum. So what kind of girlfriend would I be, if I never took him to the The... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

A Palace on the Hill

  • 5 out of 5 stars by AOverbeck from SILVER SPRING, Maryland
  • January 30, 2025
Quote: There are two "Gettys" but we are talking about the one near Hollywood. The grounds itself are worth going for. Amazing views in a pristine setting. Explore the gardens. And they always have great exhibits so don't forget to go inside!

J. Paul Getty Center (The)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by santos.l.halper from Fort Worth/Dallas area, Texas
  • June 14, 2025
Quote: WOW! If this place had no art in it, it would still be a great place to visit!The building is on a hill near Beverly Hills. You park near the freeway, then take a tram or walk one mile up the hill to the museum grounds. Once there, you will be... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

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The J. Paul Getty Center

  • 5 out of 5 stars by cr008k from San Francisco, California
  • January 24, 2025
Quote: This is one of the most amazing museums I have ever been too. First of all, it is kind of like up in the hills/mountain overlooking the city so you can take this little tram and you get a really amazing view of Los Angeles (although it would be more... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

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Getty Center

Getty Center
Quote: This place was great! It is built on top of a hill/mountain. To get there you park and take a tram thing to the top. It's fun! I love their art collection. I saw so many fantastic and exciting things. The building itself was amazingly beautiful. ... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

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Getty Center

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ongkenyong from Stamford, Connecticut
  • April 6, 2025
Getty Center
Quote: This is located in an idyllic setting atop a hill with great views of the city. The highlight of the trip for me was getting to see Van Gogh's painting titled Irises, a must for any fan of Impressionist paintings. You can learn a bit about the... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

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The Getty Center

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rigmarole from Buffalo, New York
  • January 1, 2026
The Getty Center
Quote: The Getty Center is set up in memorial to the late J. Paul Getty, as more than 70% of the collection in the museum is Mr. Getty's personal collection. Relocated and opened in 1997, this place has been a major site for art lovers in the world, with... Read the full The Getty Center-J. Paul Getty Museum review

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