J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an American art museum in Los Angeles, California, housed on two campuses: the Getty Center and Getty Villa.
A museum inside Los Angeles
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 76K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 95% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Los Angeles
J. Paul Getty Museum is inside Los Angeles, which has 841 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Los Angeles (LAX) has airline service, about 10 miles from J. Paul Getty Museum.
Established in 1974
J. Paul Getty Museum dates from 1974. About ↓
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J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an American art museum in Los Angeles, California, housed on two campuses: the Getty Center and Getty Villa. It is operated by the J. Paul Getty Trust, the world's wealthiest art institution.
The Getty Center is located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on a cliff overlooking the Sepulveda Pass. It features pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and photographs from the inception of photography through present day from all over the world. The original Getty museum, the Getty Villa, is located on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. It displays art from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1974
- Wikipedia readers
- 76K a year
Where to stay near J. Paul Getty Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Los Angeles (841) and Santa Monica (57).
- 1Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2SoFi Stadium
- 3Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
- 4La Brea Tar Pits
- 5Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- 6Hollywood Sign
- 7Universal Studios Hollywood
- 8Crypto.com Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From J. Paul Getty Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | in town | — | 841 554 hotels · 169 motels · 39 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 36 hostels · 17 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 3,869,089 | $921K | D |
| Santa Monica | 5 mi south | 5 min | 57 46 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds | 90,082 | $1,756K | D− |
| Beverly Hills | 4 mi east | 5 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 campground | 30,764 | $2,000K | D |
| West Hollywood | 6 mi east | 10 min | 31 29 hotels · 2 motels | 34,231 | $925K | D− |
| Inglewood | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 49 31 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 hostels · 1 RV park | 101,662 | $793K | D |
| Culver City | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 17 9 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 39,452 | $1,143K | D− |
| Burbank | 12 mi northeast | 15 min | 29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 102,988 | $1,089K | D |
| Glendale | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 32 22 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 187,160 | $1,102K | C |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near J. Paul Getty Museum
Other well-known places within 13 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw18 mi LandmarkHollywood Walk of Fame10.0M visitors a year
Big draw212 mi Stadium & arenaSoFi Stadium
Big draw311 mi MuseumLucas Museum of Narrative Art
Big draw47 mi MuseumLa Brea Tar Pits
Big draw512 mi Stadium & arenaLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Big draw610 mi LandmarkHollywood Sign
Big draw78 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Hollywood8.7M visitors a year
Big draw812 mi Stadium & arenaCrypto.com ArenaPhoto credits
Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · La Brea Tar Pits: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hollywood Sign: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Studios Hollywood: 林振宇, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Crypto.com Arena: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting J. Paul Getty Museum
Is J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles?
Yes. It’s inside Los Angeles, CA.
When is the best time to visit J. Paul Getty Museum?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 67–80°.
How many people visit J. Paul Getty Museum each year?
2,023,467 in 2016, according to Wikidata.
How far is J. Paul Getty Museum from Santa Ana?
About 41 miles southeast of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to J. Paul Getty Museum?
Los Angeles (LAX), about 10 miles away.
Where should I stay near J. Paul Getty Museum?
Los Angeles (in town, 841 places to stay), Santa Monica (5 mi, 57 places to stay) and Beverly Hills (4 mi, 33 places to stay).
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