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Fine arts abound in Southern California, and the mecca for cultural enthusiasts is indisputably The Getty Center Los Angeles and The Getty Villa Malibu.
Visit these landmark Los Angeles art museums and spend your down time surrounded by the comforts of the Holiday Inn Santa Monica on the Pier, the best option among hotels near the J. Paul Getty Museum at The Getty Center and The Getty Villa.
The Getty Center
Nestled amid the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles and just 8.6 miles from our Santa Monica hotel, the Getty Center has dazzled art lovers since opening in 1997 with amazing art, incredible architecture, serene landscapes and inspiring views.
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Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Meier, the J. Paul Getty Museum at The Getty Center features a contemporary design with an open-air courtyard surrounded by five two-story pavilions where the public galleries are located.
Renowned for its vast collection of important works of art, The Center boasts a wide array of pre-20th-century paintings drawings, decorative arts, manuscripts and sculpture as well as 19th and 20th-century European and American photographs. In addition to its impressive permanent displays, The Center collaborates with galleries around the world to host an ever-changing roster of must-see exhibits throughout the year.
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Location: 1200 Getty Center Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90049 | (310) 440-7300
Hours: Closed Mondays | Tues-Fri and Sun: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Tip: For a more in-depth tour, you can rent a GettyGuide audio player for $5
Click here for detailed driving directions from our Santa Monica hotel.
The Getty Villa
Built as the palatial home of oilman J. Paul Getty in 1974, Getty Villa was recently reopened to the public after an 8-year, $275 million renovation.
Located in Pacific Palisades just 6.3 miles from our hotel in Santa Monica, Getty Villa offers commanding views of the Pacific Ocean from atop the bluffs of Malibu. The Villa was patterned after a first-century Roman country house, the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, Italy, and the revitalization remains true to its original design.
The charming Roman-inspired architecture of The Villa provides the perfect venue to house the Getty Museum’s permanent collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan artifacts dating from 6500 B.C. to A.D. 400. Peruse more than 1,200 works throughout 23 themed galleries in addition to five galleries of temporary exhibitions. The Villa also features a 450-seat open-air theater and kid-centric activities in the Family Forum.
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Location: 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, California 90272 | (310) 440-7300
Hours: Thurs-Mon: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free, but a ticket is required. Call (310) 440-7300 or Click here to make your reservations.
Tip: For a more in-depth tour, you can rent a GettyGuide audio player for $5
Click here for detailed driving directions from our hotel in Santa Monica.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Confirm all rates and times before planning your trip.
Image Credits:
gtc_1999-02-10lind0011a_t.jpg; John Linden; Museum entrance; ©2009 J. Paul Getty Trust©
gtc_2006-05-00Shul8048-5K_t.jpg; Juergen Nogai and Julius Shulman; Inner Peristyle;
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