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, as well as artworks by artists such as 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 institutions 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 serves as an international cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the 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 bus routes 80 or 181, and get off at the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd. It’s about a 5-minute walk from there.   Address: 411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena   Phone: 626-449-6840   Admission / Opening Hours
　　Admission is free; parking fee is $8. English guided tours cost $6.   Opening hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

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