I never expected this!... awesome piece of architecture... great art inside... unbelievably quiet... almost mystic place... it is a must see.

Once one gets into the complex, there are multiple buildings all connected by walkways, there are many docents available for help. Each day one receives the different FREE tours available for the guests. Entrance is FREE, the tours are about an hour each, Artwork Tour (a must), Garden Tour (lovely) and Architectural Tour (very unusual buildings, but, ran out of... More

Simply amazing that this wonderful place and everything in it are free to visit, and that includes the tram ride up and back to the car park. We visited this centre after seeing it several times when flying in and out of LAX and we finally made a decision to go and visit on our last trip. We were hugely... More

You can't beat this LA attraction. It's free, has beautiful views of the city, as well as interesting exhibits and exquisite grounds. It's easy to spend a day at the Getty, exploring the gardens and exhibits. Of particular note is the current Overdrive exhibit showing how LA prepared for the future, displaying various architectural and infrastructure plans, e.g., plans for... More

The joy of being at the Getty Center, for me, is in large part just being at the Getty Center. The buildings seem delightfully whimsical at times - odd views from crazy viewpoints are magical - At other times - a massive wall of stone evokes power and medieval towers. The Gardens have grown into art pieces. A fabulous day... More

This is a really wonderful place to visit.... An amazing venue in a very beautiful spot and absolutely full of wonderful exhibitions. The gardens are also amazing and it is important to give yourself plenty of time to do it justice! Wouldn't have missed it above all attractions in the area.

On a hill near Santa Monica The Getty Centre is a great place to visit. Its free but costs $15 to park. You get there via a monorail from the carpark at the bottom of the hill. Outside the architecture is amazing. The gardens and sculptures are worth visiting. Inside there is a wide array of exhibitions. Depending on your... More

Spent a afternoon with my Son and his young Family the setting is pretty spectacular for Art lovers the changing exhibitions are a must also it is the only place on my frequent visits to the USA that does not charge an entrance fee there is a $15 car Parking charge well worth a visit

We were so astounded by the views of Los Angeles and the unusual landscaping features and grounds at "The Getty" that we had to keep each other on track to ensure we had plenty of time to view the treasures within. Needless to say, the paintings, sculptures and antiquities were all magnificent. We have toured so many museums throughout the... More