The Getty Center
Brentwood · Los Angeles, California
Perched above the 405 Freeway in Brentwood, the Getty Center is among the most visited art museums in the world, drawing more than 1.7 million visitors annually. Richard Meier's travertine-clad complex houses one of the most distinguished art collections in the United States — Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, illuminated manuscripts, European decorative arts, and antiquities — alongside spectacular gardens designed by Robert Irwin. The panoramic view of Los Angeles from the hilltop terraces is itself a reason to visit. Free admission with paid parking ensures that the Getty's treasures remain available to all of Los Angeles.
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