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Getty Center
Hours of Operation
- Open Tue. - Thurs. and Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Closed Mon.
(310) 440-7300
1200 Getty Center Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Description
The Getty Center is comprised of two facilities, the world-renowned Getty Museum and the Villa. The Getty Museum features European paintings, illuminated manuscripts, 18th century decorative arts and modern photography. Set within a collection of buildings divided by gardens, water fountains, winding...
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I know, you’re free and independent and hell, you even like going to museums by yourself. But if you run into your ex here, he will not be alone and it will be awkward as you could ever imagine. So grab a girlfriend – or at least a girly friend – before you venture up the 405 for the landscape porn that is a trip to the Getty.
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Admission: FREE (every day!)
Parking: $10
It’s mentioned in just about every guide that’ll tell you what to do in L.A. (including quite a few on this very site!) but locals, especially if they are diehard eastsiders, rarely make it out to the Getty. So if you are reading this, you lazy pieces of crap, let me remind you that a trip to the sprawling, inspiring, romantic, beautiful AND educational Getty Center will only cost you $10 to park. That’s IT. So next Saturday when you think you’ve got no money to do anything, think again and get thee up the 405.
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Some museums have art. Some have artifacts. These have... everything else. When you've gotten your fill of the usual, here are some alternative choices.
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There’s no better place to find a sexy intellectual than a museum. And since the Getty also hosts some hip music acts, odds are you’ll also encounter the odd artsy hipster. So grab a glass a chardonnay at the patio bar and don’t be afraid to ask the person in front of you if they think the photography exhibit is cliche.