J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Masterpieces in the collection
La Surprise — Jean-Antoine Watteau
Irises — Vincent van Gogh
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife — Guido Reni
The abduction of Europa — Rembrandt
Starry Night — Edvard Munch
Based on collection records (Wikidata). Works may be off view or on loan.
Suggested routes
- “Highlights Audio Tour” (GettyGuide app): the museum's own highlights tour, available in 9 languages including Japanese
- “Central Garden Tour” (45 min): the museum's tour covering 9 stops in the Central Garden
- “Collection Tour” (45 min): the museum's free tour of the collection
Crowds and quieter times
The museum advises that entry is by timed reservation.
From the museum's official website (checked on 2026-11-10). Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
How to visit
Los Angeles, United States
| Opening hours | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–18:30 Sat 10:00–21:00 (late opening) |
|---|---|
| Closed | Closed on Mondays, and on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. |
| Admission | Museum admission (everyone) free (timed-entry reservation required) Parking per car or motorcycle USD 25 (cashless; includes LA parking tax) Parking after 15:00 USD 15 Parking after 18:00 USD 10 |
| Free entry | Admission is always free (reservation required). Parking is free on Saturdays after 18:00. Bicycles park free. |
| Booking | A timed-entry reservation is required. |
The South Pavilion, the East Pavilion plaza-level galleries and the North Pavilion galleries are closed for renovation as part of the Getty Center modernisation. The Getty Villa Museum (a separate site in Pacific Palisades) is open daily 10:00–17:00, closed Tuesdays.
Official ticket page
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Hours and prices can change. Please check the official website before you go. (Checked on: 2026-11-09)