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The Getty is a great place to visit. So much to see, you need more than one visit. Admission is free you only pay 20 for parking. The art is amazing!

Great date spot! $20 parking is well worth the price!

I love this place. Gives one an opportunity to escape from the city below.

The Getty is a wonderful art museum to visit. Parking can be a challenge sometimes but the actual museum is gorgeous.

A museum doesn't get better than this. Elegant and spacious architecture with plenty of diverse exhibits. It has breathtaking views of the city as well. And, an enormous beautifully created garden. I highly recommend.

Absolutely stunning. My favorite place in LA and one of my favorite places in the world. I'm always at peace when I'm up there, it is so magically beautiful. I mostly go just to sit and read or meditate, The Getty is very close to my heart!

A great place to spend either a few hours or a whole day. Well worth the visit since admission is free (parking is $15). The beautiful grounds are almost as enjoyable as the galleries and exhibits.

Beautiful place and spectacular views.

Update (6/2019)- visited again, and discovered that if you are in and out in under an hour, parking is free. This is hard to do bc the grounds are beautiful (and tram ride up is lovely!), but if you ve been there more than once, it is possible.

Great experience & wonderful for families! Views & the art was spectacular

On the top of hill, with great view. Beautiful garden with well designedvlandscape and architecture.

The landscape and architecture were beautiful but made it difficult to get around see the art.

Great place to visit in L.A. Going early will save parking at the center and the villa on the same day.

Beautiful artwork here! AMAZING VIEW from hilltop. Even the building, walls, and walkways are made with beautiful stone! Some contain fossil impressions, mainly of leaves. Admission is free, but parking is $15 a car.

Amazing amazing amazing!

The Getty Center is a huge place and filled with beautiful and wonderfully curated artwork. I am in awe of how impeccably maintained it is, given the size of the place. If you need it a break from being indoors, the garden is equally as breathtaking. I went on the garden tour, and was told that guests are always encouraged to to sit, run, and roll around the perfectly manicured grassy hill.

There are thoughtful touches around the place that adds to the experience, like the tram that takes you up the hill to the museum and the free umbrellas in designated stands in case you want to shield yourself.

What makes this place even more incredible is that admission is free! I would ve been more than happy to pay to visit, because it is so so beautiful. But the fact that it s free adds to the wonder of this place. I could not recommend it more. I visited twice while I was visiting LA. Go early as the Getty closes at 5pm, and you definitely need at least half a day to explore.

Just a great spot with awesome views.
Oh yeah there's a pretty decent art collection there too.

Beautiful and great museum. Might be my favorite part of LA.

Great museum with beautiful landscapes, architecture, views and of course exhibits.

One of my most favorite places to go to. It feels like an escape, and never seems to be overly crowded. If you're in LA you have to go here.

Incredible views from the the surrounding grounds and amazing artwork

First time going, and it was lovely. if youre ride sharing they have a dedicated spot for drop off and pick up. one of the best things about this place is that it's free, there's no admission fee. you get off the tram and you're set. the art they have is amazing, from paintings starting from the 1300 to photography from the early 20th century and the architecture of the buildings are art in themselves, and the garden is wonderful as well, almost seems like a completely place. one thing I've seen is that it's best to go during the week, I went on a Thursday and was on the first tram of the day and by 12pm people were pouring in and it was somewhat crowded but not excessively

Experience is great, food and drinks are a bit pricey as expected.

A garden like no other. The scale is like no other. The collection of art is incredible. Never seen so much travertine in my life. I got to see a Van Gogh. The views. Oh. My. God. The views.
Best museum I ve ever been too. Go during off season and on a day it s not busy.

Love it, great place to take family I believe it's free , you park, take tram up hill, there's food court , but get there early.

The Getty is an awe -inspiring malgamoth of galleries/garden's with a good cafe serving practically anything you could want to top it off.There is so much to see from the beautiful medieval galleries to photography which I missed to French Louis the something bed's to rembrandts and a delightful section on books.There also quite photogenic views surrounding the garden. Ensure you catch the monorail going up or it's a long hike to the top!Side note: It seems LA is excellent for galleries. I wasn't very impressed with Hollywood itself, by the Chinese Theater but it's worth a quick look just to take a picture of your favourite entertainer/actor/ musician. Otherwise head to santa monica you won't regret it.

Impressive collection! I highly recommend visiting the Getty Center when in Los Angeles!

Fantastic free way to spend your day, just pay for parking.

Beautiful architecture, great art exhibits and beautiful views.

Favorite LA destination. Occasionally, I use it as an extended office. We have our favorites pieces. Overall, it's so well done. While we visit our favorite works it's the special exhibits which create urgency. Always something interesting going on. Great restaurants. We're so fortunate to have this resource available. Visit and visit often. Become a supporter.

I was here from 10:00 to 18:00 and 8 hours is not enough to fully appreciate all the art at the center. The center has the richest collection of artworks, including the portrait of Louis XIV by Hyacinthe Rigaud. The center specializes in Renaissance paintings and sculptures, although the 1st century roman sculptures and other, smaller collections are also good attractions. All exhibitions, including the tours, are all free.
A brief, course security check is required before boarding a shuttle that slowly transports you to the center. Upon arrival, you are greeted by a few outdoor sculptures. Garden and Architectural tours start as early as 10:30. Tours to the special exhibitions (also free) are also available. There are cafes and restaurants but they are costly to say the least. The shops are more than merely Getty merchandise but also a collection of books on old art, photography etc.
However, I would not recommend Getty Center to people without knowledge or appreciation of old art. Some of the tours and descriptions require prior knowledge of the renaissance, the bible, greek mythology and famous artists.

Amazing place. Its a massive place with lots of exhibits. Makes it a little difficilt to keep the attention for kids. You can easily spend all day here, and the location gives you beautiful views of the city at all times. Definitely going again.

Works of eminent artists are dispalyed delightedto see Rembrandt, Vangogh, Renoir, Monet, Manet and more. A wonderful experience of being driven up the hill in a tram . Clean view of la from the terrace.

Huge place with a good selection of arts and beautiful gardens. Coffee is expensive though so beware.

The views are amazing from here. Of course, the museum exhibits are always informative. The restaurant has exquisite food.

what can you see the other than the Getty is the Getty it's a very unique and very useful community museum and learning experience for anybody of the world

Wow what a unique location for a museum with amazing views all around! great arts collection at no admission fee and audio guide also free. Would really like to come back and spend more time.

Unbelievably awesome. Could spend days and days here. For $15 parking per day it's a huge bargain!

One of the best things to do in LA is to visit the gardens and the museum at Getty Center. Bring a good camera. Don t come here is it s gloomy. Don t come if it s rainy. Come before sunset. Take photos of LA traffic.

While I always love the art, the architecture and magnificent views keep me coming back.

It's the Getty. Not much to say except that it's beautiful as always with amazing view of LA. Staff is always professional and informative.

The views from the balconies are amazing. It is relaxing to be here. And of course the art work is beautiful

So gorgeous. Best view of LA. Also so many buildings full of art to explore. Great for kids and art lovers. Plan on spending a full day here if you want to see it all. We got here about an hour and a half before closing and it wasn't enough time to scratch the surface. The gardens are also beautiful. I believe it was free other than parking. Great sunday afternoon activity

A great collection of art and antiquities. A must see when you are in L.A.

Beautiful views and art, food a bit pricey.
Overall definitely one of the best places to see in LA.

Very cool the exhibits are beautiful I fell in love with that place

What a gift to the world! Thank you for letting me enjoy a magnitude of art. Plan for 30-40 minutes in line for the tram. You can spend 4 hours here and still not see the whole place. You can bring food in too!!

Mass Effect 1. It reminds me A LOT the Citadel designed in Mass Effect 1, very minimalist, white, with curves. If you are a particular fan of the first game and intend to visit L.A., I suggest you to go to The Getty Center (do not confuse with The Getty Villa at Pacific Palisades, that has more of a God of War atmosphere). I recommend you as well to sightsee DTLA and after going back home, playing L.A. Noire to try to see the street you saw in real life portrayed in the game.

Beautiful architecture and collections that date from ancient to modern and from sculptures to photographs. Architecture tour was interesting. Could spend an entire day here if you like art.

Truly a beautiful architectural wonder and collection of art. A must visit if you are in Los Angeles - go in the afternoon before sunset and you ll witness some magic during golden hour. Parking is $15 or $10 if you arrive after 3. We parked in the lot at the bottom of the drive across the street and walked up to the tram and it was a breeze. The tram is quick and carries a lot more people than you think, and then you re at the main campus and on your way to some wonder! Enjoy the sunset from the countless terraces, explore the beautifully manicured gardens, and take in all the priceless art.

Great spot to hang out at. Beautiful scenery, priceless art and only a few bucks for parking. Who can beat that!

The Getty lived up to its reputation from our perspective, with a great selection of art, sculpture and interesting exhibits. As a specifically designed facility it sits proudly on the edge of one of the many ridges in the LA region. The building design and accompanying gardens provides a preface setting for what is on offer

Iconic location and awesome views. The art is nice too.

Incredible space, incredible views, and all for free. Great picnic spot for lounging on the grass.

Loved it, it is very nice, the view and the pieces they have for show.

Surprised at all the negative reviews here. Yes, the admission might be pricey, but it's actually much cheaper than what it usually is during the day. What's more, you actually get to experience the entire Academy in a more intimate manner than you would during the day, so it's a perfect venue for date night.

Beautiful museum both inside and outside. Terrific views of the city, mountains and ocean. Not very large, but some nice artwork with rotating exhibits every 2 or 3 months. There are large patches of grass where you will find people sitting, reading, eating, or just basking in the sun.

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One of the best museums in Los Angeles. Astonishing view of the metropolis, and the beach. Large collection of art, and rotating exhibits of contemporary as well as classic masterpieces. Beautiful gardens, and areas to rest.The cafe offers multiple options of food (which all are good).

So much to see inside and out. Beautiful gardens, grounds and views.

The Getty is an amazing free museum with Richard Meier architectures. The collection of the Getty is a wide range of works of art including: Paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs from all around the world.

This place is as good as the reviews! Love the paintings!

It's a nice museum, and the location makes for some pretty excellent landscape photos for your into that. I only gave three stars though because the main thing about the Getty is that the museum is what you really come for, not the artwork. The collection is good, but certainly not as good as other museums. Parking can also be a pain. If you are in the area, it's a nice place to visit. I highly recommend coming at a non busy time. Otherwise, you could get stuck in some pretty long lines.

Our favorite museum! A must-see for visitors and residents alike. Stunning architecture, beautiful grounds, spectacular views and world class art. What more could you ask for? Just GO!!

Amazing art and beautiful views of the city. $15 to park but free admission. Highlights from our group included the French furniture, the photography, and the (temporary exhibit) London pop art

Beautiful space and great exhibits! This place has an amazing view with some of the great works of art. The building and sights are worth the visit on their own. Always a great place to visit!

Bring a camera and your walking shoes. Great place to explore...

Amazing place. Used to go here with my family. My mother adore Getty center.

Been there a few times, place is getting stale, same old thing with no new exhibits, Cafe prices are ridiculously high

Amazing museum from the art to the architecture to the gardens. The permanent exhibits are amazing, as are the temporary ones. Parking is easy and plentiful in the parking garage (and reasonablypriced). There is a nice free tram from the parking structure to the entrance. Lots of walking. It can be slippery in wet conditions. The Cafe had many cafeteria choices but was only average and very pricey. Plenty of choices for picky kids, though. Overall, a wonderful experience and we will visit again and again.

Great place to take the family or a date. It's free to get in and you can bring your own food. You just have to pay for parking. There are many activities for the young ones. The guided tours are really fun and informative. They have restaurants as well as carts where you can buy snacks, as well as alcohol. Plenty of shade and the gardens are beautiful where you can have a picnic.

Love the art collection. Love the atmosphere. Love the plaza area. Great place to being your kids and family to learn something about history or juat chill with your family.

Many religious paintings and sculptures. Occasional visiting exhibits, when I was there last time it was Roman sculpture. Good place to spend a day.

Gorgeous location and views all around. A variety of mostly older artwork that makes for a fantastic first date. There is a shuttle that takes you up the hill from the parking lot to the museum.