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Center Art and scenic architecture
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Two Unique Locations

Getty has two locations—one in the hills, one near the ocean

The Getty Center, located in Brentwood off the west side of the 405 freeway, showcases European art amid modern architecture and bird's-eye views of Los Angeles.

The Getty Villa Museum lies along the coast, north of Santa Monica, and displays ancient Greek and Roman art in a recreated Roman house.

Free Admission

Admission is free, and requires a timed-entry reservation.

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Center Art and scenic architecture
Villa Greek and Roman antiquities

Getty Center

Brentwood

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Aerial view of the Central Garden’s tree-lined path and circular azalea fountain to the left of the circular Getty Research Institute building.
Art from the Middle Ages to today set amid modern architecture and gardens
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Center Art and scenic architecture
Villa Greek and Roman antiquities

Getty Villa Museum

Pacific Palisades

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A rectangular pool holding a bronze sculpture of a reclining satyr on a rock is surrounded by a lush garden with a peristyle that connects to a two-story building in the style of a Roman villa with several columns.
Greek and Roman antiquities housed in a re-created Roman country home
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Center Art and scenic architecture
Villa Greek and Roman antiquities

Featured Exhibitions

Calendar

  1. Mercedes Dorame: Woshaa’axre Yaang’aro (Looking Back)

    Exhibition

    Iridescent and pearlescent interior of an abalone shell in tones of white, pink, purple, and blue.

  2. Play and Pastimes in the Middle Ages

    Exhibition

    The word "PLAY" illustrated by medieval manuscript illustrations set against a yellow background.

  3. Giacomo Ceruti: A Compassionate Eye

    Exhibition

    Group of women seated on wooden chairs in simple dress while making lace or reading.

  4. The Gold Emperor from Aventicum

    Exhibition

    Bust in pure gold of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius with a beard and breast plate set against a blue background.

Tips for Families

Ideas and information for planning a visit full of curiosity and creativity for young children

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