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Travel Tips

Consider visiting on a weekday to avoid crowds. 1

Don't miss the gardens for spectacular views of Los Angeles. 2

Introduction

Location

• 📍 Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California
• 🌍 Coordinates: 34°04′39″N 118°28′30″W
• 🏞️ Neighborhood: Located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles
• 🌄 Views: Offers panoramic views of Los Angeles, the San Bernardino Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean
• 🚗 Nearby: Situated above Interstate 405, surrounded by 600 acres of natural state land

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History

• 🏛️ Origins: Started in J. Paul Getty's house in Pacific Palisades in 1954
• 🏛️ Expansion: Expanded with a museum wing in the 1970s and a replica of an Italian villa in 1974
• 🏛️ Transition: After Getty's death in 1976, the property was turned over to the Getty Trust
• 🏛️ New Site: Land for the Getty Center was purchased in 1983
• 🏛️ Construction: Began in August 1989 and opened to the public on December 16, 1997
• 🏛️ Cost: Total project cost was estimated at $1.3 billion

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Architecture

• 👨‍🎨 Architect: Designed by Richard Meier
• 🏛️ Design: Utilizes two naturally-occurring ridges with two grids overlaying at a 22.5-degree angle
• 🏛️ Materials: Constructed with concrete, steel, travertine, and aluminum cladding
• 🏛️ Features: Includes numerous fountains providing white noise
• 🏛️ Accessibility: Features a seven-story underground parking garage with over 1,200 spaces

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Collections

• 🎨 European Art: Pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts
• 📸 Photography: 19th- and 20th-century American and European photographs
• 🖼️ Notable Works: Includes Vincent van Gogh's 'Irises' and Paul Gauguin's 'Arii Matamoe'
• 🗿 Outdoor Sculpture: Displayed on terraces and in gardens
• 📚 Research: Houses the Getty Research Institute with over 900,000 volumes

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Gardens

• 🌳 Central Garden: Designed by artist Robert Irwin
• 💧 Water Features: Includes a fountain that flows into a grotto and a stream with varying sounds
• 🌸 Plant Variety: Over 500 varieties of plant material, always changing
• 🌀 Azalea Pool: Features a maze of azaleas floating in a round pool
• 🌵 Cactus Garden: Located on the south promontory with views of West Los Angeles

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Accessibility

• 🚊 Tram: Three-car, cable-pulled hovertrain people mover connects the parking garage to the museum
• 🚗 Parking: Seven-story underground parking garage with over 1,200 spaces
• ♿ ADA Compliance: Additional revisions made to accommodate the Americans with Disabilities Act
• 🚌 Public Transit: Accessible via Los Angeles Metro Bus lines 233 and 761
• 🚶 Walkways: Features numerous walkways and terraces for easy navigation

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Visitor Information

• 🕒 Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5:30 PM; closed on Mondays
• 💵 Admission: Free, but parking fees apply
• 📅 Special Events: Hosts exhibitions, family workshops, school visits, performances, talks, and tours
• 🛍️ Amenities: Includes museum shops, a cafeteria, and a restaurant
• 📈 Popularity: Attracts over 1.4 million visitors annually

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: (310) 440-7300
🌐   Website: https://www.getty.edu/
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
🔗   Profiles:

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