The Getty Museum

Address	1200 Getty Center Dr.
Admission	Free; Parking: $7
Hours	Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday: 10am – 6pm; Friday and Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Phone	(310) 440-7300
Website	www.getty.edu

Even if you are not an art lover, you must make a visit to The Getty Museum. When you get there, you will know why.

Opened in 1997, entrance to the museum is free, and includes a ride up in The Getty Center Tram, an amazing view of Bel Air and West LOS ANGELES, and enough art to satisfy almost any art lover. If you need a little help understanding the art, spend $3 for the self-guided audio tour.

Five exhibition pavilions house the museum’s galleries. Classical Connections can be found in The North Pavilion, and primary 17th-century Baroque art can be found in The East Pavilion. View 18th-century paintings and the Museum’s European decorative arts collection in The South Pavilion, and sculpture and Italian decorative arts in The West Pavilion. There are also changing exhibitions in The Exhibitions Pavilion.

Those with children should visit the Family Room, located in the Museum Courtyard. This area allows parents and children to do various activities that involve the entire family in art appreciation.

Once you’re done, drop by one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. The Café at the Getty Center offers self-service, and The Restaurant allows you to enjoy a beautiful view of the Santa Monica Mountains. There is also a Garden Terrace Cafe where you can enjoy snacks and coffee.

Whichever way you spend your time at The Getty, make sure to allot time to sit on top of the perfectly manicured grass to relax, and enjoy the view.