The J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an art museum in California, United States. It is part of the larger J. Paul Getty Trust, which also includes other programs like the Getty Research Institute and the Getty Conservation Institute
Opened in 1954 in J. Paul Gettyu2019s ranch house in Malibu
Moved to the Getty Center in Los Angeles in 1997
Acquired its first piece of ancient art in 1956, a marble statue of a woman known as the Aphrodite of Malibu
Received a $1.2 billion endowment from J. Paul Getty after his death
The largest art museum in the United States located in New York City. It has a collection of over 2 million works of art
A museum and art school in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States
A national art museum in Washington, D.C. with a collection of American and European art spanning centuries
The museumu2019s main campus located in Los Angeles, California. It has a vast collection of art from various periods
A museum dedicated to the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. It is located in Malibu, California
The Getty Center is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. The Getty Villa is open Thursday through Monday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Getty Museum has a vast collection of art from various periods, including European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts; Asian art; American art; and photography
No, admission to the Getty Center and the Getty Villa is free, but parking requires a fee. However, some exhibitions and events may require tickets or reservations
Yes, photography for personal, noncommercial use is allowed inside the galleries, except in some specially marked areas or during temporary exhibitions
Yes, both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa have gift shops and restaurants that offer a wide range of products and cuisines