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Friday, December 17, 2010

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles and Malibu

The J. Paul Getty Museum
http://www.getty.edu/museum

The Getty Museum has two locations:

The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-440-7300
Open: Sun, Tues-Fri: 10a-5:30p; Sat: 10a-9p [closed certain holidays]
Free general admission and to all exhibits. Some special events have fees.
Access via the main gate on N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Parking is $15; free after 5:00pm.
Metro Rapid Line 761 stops at the main gate on Sepulveda.

What to see: European paintings, drawings, manuscrips, sculture and decorative arts, and European and American photographs. Some items from the Research Libary's special collections. Modern architecture and gardens (they have really nice tours of these areas).


The Getty Villa, Malibu
17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
310-440-7300
Open: Weds-Mon: 10a-5p [closed certain holidays]
Free admission, however an advance timed ticket is required for each adult. Special events may have a fee.
Parking: $15 per car or motorcycle; free for all evening events after 5:00pm
Access via northbound right-hand lane on PCH.
Metro Bus 534 stops at Coastline Drive and PCH directly across from the Villa entrance.

What to see: Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. Roman-inspired architecture and gardens.


Information is correct as of posting. Please contact the museum or visit their website for the most current info.

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