The Getty Center

The Getty Center

Highlights  Antique marble sculptures from ancient Rome and Greece; manuscripts from the 9th to 16th centuries; European and American paintings from the 13th to 20th centuries; drawings collected between 1981 and five years before Getty’s death; French-dominated decorative furniture from the mid-17th century to the late 18th century; European sculptures from the Renaissance to the late 19th century, along with artworks by Nada. Introduction  Located in Brentwood, The Getty Center is one of the most important art institutions in Los Angeles. It is considered one of the wealthiest art organizations in the world. The Getty Center houses some of the finest masterpieces, manuscripts, and vintage photographs in the United States, making it one of the largest collections of such artworks in the country. The Getty Center consists of six buildings, along with extensive gardens and 600 acres of preserved natural wilderness. It is an international cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to visual arts. The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center features both modern and European masterpieces, including Van Gogh’s "Irises," a vast collection of decorative arts, and photography. Transportation

Transportation: Take MTA buses No. 80 or 181, and get off at the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd. Walk for about 5 minutes. Address: 411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena Phone: 626-449-6840 Tickets / Opening Hours

Admission is free; parking fee is $8. English guided tours cost $6. Opening hours: 12:00–18:00, closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

Los Angeles, USA