The Getty Center in Los Angeles presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views.
Address
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, California 90049
Please note that access to the Getty Center is only via the main gate on N. Sepulveda Boulevard.
Getty Center Video The orientation film gives an overview of the activities and collections of the Getty and what you'll see at the Getty Center.
Admission to the Getty Center
Admission to the Getty Center and to all exhibitions is FREE—no tickets or reservations are required for general admission.
Museum Free Days
Admission to the Getty is free every day. Most museums in the L.A. area offer at least one free day each month.
Public Transportation
Get to the Getty Center via public transport! The Getty Center is served by Metro Rapid Line 761, which stops at the main gate on Sepulveda Boulevard. To find the route that is best for you, call (800) COMMUTE or use the Trip Planner on www.metro.net, the Web site of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Parking
Parking is $15 per car. It is FREE after 5:00 p.m. for the Getty Center's evening hours on Saturdays (when we are open until 9:00 p.m.), as well as for all evening public programming, including music, film, lectures, and other special programs held after 5:00 p.m.
405 Freeway Construction
Roadwork to expand Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass is currently underway. Please check Metro's Web site at www.Metro.net/Projects/I-405 or Twitter feed at www.Twitter.com/I_405 for updates on construction and detours.
Opening Hours
Hours for the Getty Center site and galleries:
Tuesday–Friday
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Monday
CLOSED
Closed Mondays and on January 1, July 4 (Independence Day), Thanksgiving, and December 25 (Christmas Day).
Group Visits
Groups are welcome! For information on reservations, parking, dining options, and free tours and activities, please see tips for groups.
Event Calendar
For exhibitions and events including performances, lectures, and free family programs, check our event calendar.
Accessibility
The Getty Center is ADA accessible to all visitors. See more in accessibility.
Admission to the Getty Villa
Admission to the Getty Villa and to all exhibitions is FREE. An advance, timed ticket is required for each adult. Each Villa general admission ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car. (This does not apply to tickets for events, such as lectures and performances.)
Public Transportation
Get to the Getty Villa via public transport! The Getty Villa is served by Metro Bus 534, which stops at Coastline Drive and Pacific Coast Highway directly across from the Getty Villa entrance. To find the route that is best for you, call (800) COMMUTE or use the Trip Planner on www.metro.net, the Web site of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (Please note that passengers riding the bus to visit the Getty Villa must have their Villa admission ticket hole-punched by the driver before exiting the bus.)
Parking
Parking is $15 per car or motorcycle. It is FREE for all evening public programming, including theater, music, film, lectures, and other special programs held after 5:00 p.m.
For more parking information, see hours, directions, parking and frequently asked questions.
Opening Hours Hours for the Getty Villa site and galleries:
Thursday–Monday
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
CLOSED
Wednesday
CLOSED (see below)
The Getty Villa is CLOSED to the general public on the following Wednesdays to accommodate preparations for the annual Outdoor Theater Production:
August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2010
September 1, 8, 22, & 29, 2010
October 6, 2010
Closed Tuesdays and on January 1, July 4 (Independence Day), Thanksgiving, and December 25 (Christmas Day).
Group Visits
Groups are welcome! For information on reservations, parking, dining options, and free tours and activities, please see tips for groups.
Event Calendar
For exhibitions and events including performances, lectures, and free family programs, check our event calendar.
Accessibility
The Getty Villa is ADA accessible. See more in accessibility.
