the Rubicon Project Reviews

The garden is beautiful and a good value for family friendly fun.

The place itself and the collection are just a must- see in LA.

This museum is amazing! The architecture is unique and the layout is ideal, the views are very intense and perfect panoramas. Very worth the drive.

Visited this museum on a Friday noon time, not many people there. Was easy to walk through the museum. We enjoyed the fashion photography exhibit very much. The grounds were spectacular and we spent about two hours making our way through with their guided audio tour. It s a must see in LA!

Brought my family here when they came into town to visit me, its a truly wonderful experience. The museum is actually free, you pay for parking, but thats it. A unique experience for LA, sweeping views, beautiful gardens, highly recommend!!

Can't get enough of this! What an amazing place to go and the collection of paintings. Including of the monarchy taste of their life by seeing many pieces of the furniture in the exhibits! This Getty has a great view of city, but be wise...wear comfortable shoes there's some walking. I would consider this place more walking than the Getty Villa because it quite smaller.

While entrance to the museum is free, you have to pay for parking, which is about $15. This would be the time to carpool and take as many friends/family you can!

When you first get in, you get your bags checked by security. Then you can ride the tram to the museum, or you can walk. The lines for the train can get long when you're going to and from the museum, depending on what time you arrive and leave.

You could probably spend an entire day here if you take your time to look at everything, as there are several buildings to explore. There's also a beautiful outdoor garden area where a lot of people sit and have lunch/picnics.

There's great photo opps everywhere, especially the top of the building that overlooks LA. Have fun finding it & enjoy The Getty!

Very expensive food and most of the cafeteria choices closed at 3 so limited menu

Iconic art museum, it's a campus not just a building.

It is the Getty, what else can you say. The art is beautiful. They always have different exhibits and the grounds and environment make you feel like you are in another country. Everyone is very nice here. But my personal favorite ironically is the gardens. I went near the end of summer and everything was in bloom. It was out of this world. I can't wait for next year it will be even better!

Amazing, unbelievable that this collection is free to the public to view

Loved everything about this park, really nice place for the family...

Beautiful grounds, rotating exhibits, and special events. Great place to spend a culturally enriching day.

Beautiful architecture. Very interesting exhibitions. Thank You! :)

Great museum to visit with the family and spend the day. They change up the art often enough so that you can always revisit and appreciate something new! I just wish the security wasn't so rude about standing close to the paintings to get a closer look.

Breathtaking place. It's a superb display of the many arts of not only painting, but of architecture, photography, landscaping, sculpture, and more. Not to mention free. If you decide to walk it is a bit of a climb, but they do have the options of taking a trolly or bus to the top if desired.

Great time with the family. Parking is $15 but that is the only cost. Great collection of European paintings from 1700s. Also have a few Van Gogh.

There is something for everyone. There is so much to see and do. Look for family activity days in the summer.

I spent almost 5 hours there and completely lost track of time. A must for art lovers!

This museum is fabulous. I am impressed and in love. I was there to see the Artful Words Calligraphy display and so happy I saw it. I didn't have enough time to see everything but I was enjoyed every item. The building itself was a work of art, but the pieces were amazing. Go see this museum. It's free, only pay for parking.

Even though the gardens were closed due to rain, it was still a great experience. The Manet exhibit was wonderful.

Beautiful museum! Much easier to make peace with not seeing everything and just wander and enjoy the setting than pushing through gallery after gallery. A walk through the gardens is a must, though. Free museum, but parking is $20 a car. Definitely consider bringing in food to picnic on site.

Come to the Getty in the afternoon and stay for the sunset. As the museum is located at the top of the hill, it is a great spot to watch the sunset over the city.

The Getty itself is super interesting with a large and extensive collection of artworks. They also take the time to explain the pictures, both for their story and art technicalities which makes it very educational for people who are not well versed in art.

Do not miss the central garden and cactus garden in the south pavillion too which are really pretty. You can lounge around on the grass at the central pavillion for a short afternoon respite too.

IT'S THE GETTY PEOPLE .... EVERY TIME I COME AND VISIT I HAVE 2 SO MY GETTY GROOVE AND ENJOY. THEY ARE HAVING A BOOKS AND MONSTERS EXHIBIT STARTING NEXT WEEK. THE GARDEN HAS FLOURISHED SINCE THE RAIN SEASON AND YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES Y'ALL CAN HAVE A PICNIC ON THE GRASS. THE MUSEUM IS FREE, HOWEVER, YOU HAVE 2 PAY FOR PARKING. GO LATER THAN EARLY OR YOU HAVE 2 WORK W/ THE CROWD. FANTABULOUZZZ !!!!

Impressive location - view on Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, etc. Interesting architecture of museum buildings and very modern garden. It for free (you need to pay for parking lot).

Free to get into. Beautiful garden and view there. It's a pity that I didn't have enough time for the museum.

Both the art and the garden's transport you into a different ear in history and into a little peaceful heaven on top of a hill

Amazing. Worth travelling for. Spend the day, have a meal on the lawn, so much to see.

A great collection of classic statues and paintings. The gardens are lovely. The parking is challenging and waiting for a tram can be annoying.

Not too big but pretty cute, the garden is well designed, although it feels a little messy. The maze in the pool is the heart of the garden. Traffic is fine but when I arrive at 12pm, the garage is full.

The collection is quite amazing, but unlike a lot of folks I know, I find the place very ugly and uninviting.

Beautiful location and very good collection of artwork. You can easily spend a whole day there. Make sure to get a free player with headphones to learn about various exhibits.

What a lovely day viewing the art work of many great Masters..

An impressive collection, engaging architecture and beautiful setting, and all for free.

The Maplethorpe Exhibit is a definite must see!!! Fantastic!!!! Sends you through a range of emotion during the exhibit

The Getty is a world-class everything! Absolutely amazing. It is a must see when visiting Los Angeles.

beautiful all year! such a magical place.

Thank you J.P GETTY!!!

Beautiful views, and nice collections. Somehow, I was bored.

Parking is a bit of a hassle, but once you've parked and are on the way to the museum, it's great. No charge for admission, great views, and great/famous artwork. Give yourself a few hours do you don't feel rushed trying to see everything.

Wonderful place to see art of the past couple centuries. It has everything from fascinating works of art from artists like Van Gogh, to the wonderful sculptures and colourful gardens in the back. It is a place you can spend the day at just looking at all of this art and I recommend going in Spring or Summer where the weather is nice as there are many exhibits outside.

Driving on the 405, or sitting in traffic from my apartment, I can always see The Getty on a nice clear night or a sunny day. There are a few things that I love about The Getty. The art, the architecture, and the inspiration that The Getty gives to its visitors. It is truly aesthetically pleasing. As a kid, I used to think it was an amusement park because of the tram, but after friends persuaded me it wasn't, I realized it was a place for creativity and innovation for art.

Beautiful place to visit and gorgeous art to appreciate.

I cannot believe that this place is free. Beautiful architecture, immaculate gardens, and stunning artwork from a variety of artists across the globe. An incredible way to spend a day or two.

The Getty center is free and there is a lot to see here. There are many different types of art exhibitions and because of the location you get amazing views of the city. But the buildings are very cool too and the garden was nice even though it was a bit off season for the vegetation.

There are some cafes and places to eat here too so its easy to spend a whole day here.

We got a bit lost with our Uber driver because we put in Getty center as destination, which is quite far away from the pick up/ drop off location. You have to enter Getty center by the free train which is a bit further north.

Very inspiring and breathtaking to walk through the campus. Will return again and again.

Not to be missed. The Getty was the highlight of my visit to LA after my night at . the Opera. The setting is gorgeous and the exhibits are incredible. Except for parking, it's free!!!

Best thing to do in LA. Skip the lines and walk up Getty Drive. Takes less than 20mins and has great views. You can also walk back down.

Family a good time. Free concert for kids on day we were visiting. Sunday was not too crowded to get a viewing of the arts.

I work there as well. No attack ships, but would you believe (apologies to Maxwell)...running in to your absolutely favorite movie director on a Sunday morning just after opening. Sitting on a bench, silently viewing the photograph 'Our Lady of the Iguanas'. I observed as well from a distance, and decided to give him the gift of a moment. A moment in time that the museum was his alone, devoid of people wanting his attention. I love the man's body of work, but never regretted the Sunday silence I gifted him (but oh how I would have loved to ask about Rumble Fish)...

Awesome place to spend a Saturday. Walk up the mountain and take the trolley back. It's a beautiful walk. The whole museum is well kept and clean. It's free and you only pay for parking. Staff is all friendly within the museum but parking staff need to work on customer service skills, all of them!

Great exhibits but it's worth visiting even if it's just for the hilltop views!

Beautiful museum to go during the day but also at night. You ll find art pieces from all different periods. Entrance is free and they ll provide you a wheelchair for free in case you need it. You only need to pay for parking that is $20, and $15 after 3 pm. There are Aldo restaurants and places to buy snacks. The gardens and the view are beautiful and guards and personnel very friendly.

One of the best museums I ve ever been to! Fantastic architecture, gardens, view, and art collection and it has FREE admission! They have tours of all kinds throughout the day and they are definitely helpful!

Do somersaults down the grass near the garden. Well worth the embarrassment and sore back.

Wonderful museum. Fantastic relaxing gardens. Just beautiful. Works of art beautifully displayed, no overcrowding

SPECTACULAR!!! The Getty never fails!! It's the BEST place in L.A!! It's a shame it closes at 5:30. The sunsets would be amazing!! World class place!!

You MUST go this place when you came to LA.
It has a great & beautiful view. And also there are so many fascinating sculptures and paintings.
I really enjoyed a garden with many kind of cute succulent plants.
Amazing geometrical architecture & garden.
You can see a special texture&colr of travertine.

Parking fee 15$ (after 3pm 10$).
Free entrance.

Nice clam serene place. Visit here to take break from routine rush of LA theme parks.

They also have area for kids to enjoy and explore their creativity.

Add plus include beautiful view of LA and tram ride on a tram that appears to be running on hover technology

Fantastic architecture, great exhibits, good range of dining options.

Great museum and it's free! Spent 5 hour scrutinizing only 6 display rooms for baroque furniture.

Amazing and beuriful.
Free entrance. But you pay 15 bucks for parking.

Increadible painting collection. Garden. And expositions... the view is also breathtaking.

Absolutely beautiful place to see beautiful artwork. Went on a Saturday afternoon and I suggest to go earlier. There was a line with about a 30-minute wait for the tram. We opted to take a 12-15 minute walk (slightly inclined most of the way) and they were nice enough to offer umbrellas for the walk. Thank heck cause it was hot that day! There were rooms for Rembrandt and Van Gogh. There was also this furniture section which was intriguing to me with all the intricate details. There was a live band playing in the courtyard somewhere which was a very nice touch once it cooled down a little.

Loved it and I wish we could come back the next day. The exhibitions are treated with space and great lighting. The whole experience from the tram up to the top to dining in the restaurant was a complete enjoyment. Even my 8 and 11 year old was awestruck. We concentrated on the Egyptian section, it is not the British museum here, but the in depth explanations with the audio guide was detailed and kept the interest going. I could rattle on for ages but to cut it short..... go!

I enjoyed the artwork it was really pretty. And the scenery is just gorgeous.

Great architecture, garden and collection of art makes this a family friendly, must visit when you are in LA. Plan to spend 2-3 hours and take the architecture tour and see the orientation video as well. Enjoy the vistas from the viewpoints and the gardens as well.

Amazing place, something there for everyone. The best part is admission is free but you either have to pay for parking or get a ride there. Nice thing is they have a ride sharing place where ubers or taxis can pick you up from. Could spend the whole day here and still not see everything. Must checked out the cactus garden along with the skyline view of L.A.

I visited quite a few most famous museums in the world, but The Getty in one of the kind! Unlike other museums, everything is under the roof, at The Getty, you can see status scattered around in the plaza and gardens, looking so lively. As soon as I walked into the marble staircase of the arrival plaza, immediately attracted the two sculptures: 'Air' and 'Boy with Frog'. There are so many arts collections on display, but apart from the exhibitions, you can enjoy the amazing Cactus Garden and the beautiful Central Garden as well. The cafe is also nice. Appreciate the legacy of Mr. J. Paul Getty! It's a great museum!

Must visit, can't see the whole thing in one day, even if you don't like art, go anyway

The Getty is a great place to get out to see art and people. An enjoyable day to stroll and take in history and creative works. Or just to relax on the grounds, while people watching and taking in views of the surrounding area and the Pacific.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring your shades for walking around the grounds.

The Getty can be quite confusing so, grab a map to guide you from place to place. This is not a place that you will see everything in a day; make your choices and go for it. Also, bring your patience. On busy days, parking can take some time, as well as, getting through the security bag check before taking the tram up the hill to the museum. Enjoy!

The BEST museum in Los Angeles, if i had to choose. The architecture alone will captivate you for hours, the garden is always buzzing with new flora and fauna. Pro tip: good walking shoes!! Parking is at the bottom of the hill and you have to catch the tram up to the museum itself.

Some good art. Nice view. But the stairs from the garden to the building are way too short. Just have 2/3 as many stairs, and make them taller! Right? Am I wrong? Walking on them was deeply frustrating. Going down was easier. Three stars.