The Getty Museum

A tram takes visitors from the parking area up to the Getty Center. Admission is free, but a timed reservation is required and parking is charged separately. Check parking rates and reservation details and allow time for the gardens and views as well as the ga

Although I'm not an art fan, I believe that visiting the Getty Museum is a must. The architecture of the place, the gardens, the beautiful view justify the visit, even if the classic paintings are not your cup of tea.

A tram takes visitors from the parking area up to the Getty Center. Admission is free, but a timed reservation is required and parking is charged separately. Check parking rates and reservation details and allow time for the gardens and views as well as the galleries. I joined a highlights tour and regretted not leaving longer for the visit.

There are a few kinds of guided tours, and I took the guided tour of the highlights. The guide walked us around the museum, explained the architecture and the principal of the museum, and showed us some of the museum's masterpieces, like "Irises" of Van Gogh and "Rembrandt Laughing" self-portrait.

The Getty Museum is inspiring. I was just planning to jump to understand why this place was so much talked about, and unfortunately, I did not leave myself enough time to walk around.

Lovely place. Very recommended.

To the Museum Website

View from the Getty Museum