The Getty Center, Brentwood
110 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/SantaMonica30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 45 threads.
What people say, in short
The Getty Center draws strong museum recommendations, with commenters praising its paintings and photography. One visitor singles out Rembrandt works and Van Gogh's Irises, while another highlights the range from classical art to newer photography. The collection is not universally admired: some visitors find the art less impressive than the building, or less compelling than collections in other major cities. The Getty Villa is a different museum.
Address
The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
At a glance
- Best for
- Art
- Known for
- Paintings, Photography
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Other places on this map closest to The Getty Center, Brentwood, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Likachu_tattooer in r/LosAngeles · Jun 2025
Named among favorite places that inspired and warmed the soul.
- Caveatu/over-the-influence in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025exhibits
Dislikes the inclusion of generated imagery in the photography exhibition.
- Recommendsu/Hofmannboi in r/SantaMonica · Feb 2026
Calls either Getty museum an easy recommendation for visitors.
- Mixedu/Status_Ad_4405 in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Art may not impress world travelers, but hilltop complex worth visiting for the experience.
- Recommendsu/InfernalWedgie in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Listed as a museum recommendation for an art nerd visiting LA.
- Recommendsu/sjhp97 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026entry fee
Rates the Getty museums highly as art destinations.
- Recommendsu/CherryPeel_ in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
A must; their favorite museum period.
- Recommendsu/spookycinderella in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Suggests the Getty as a serious recommendation for a visiting mom.
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- Recommendsu/captain_ahabb in r/LosAngeles · Jun 2025collections
Strongly recommends its art collection and setting.
- Recommendsu/slyiscoming in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024collections
Describes classical art, icons, newer paintings and photography, with architecture alone justifying a visit.
- Recommendsu/Helianthus_exilis in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024collections
Says many would steer you to the Getty instead, citing a wonderful collection and great views.
- Recommendsu/Ceorl_Lounge in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Suggests visiting the Getty first in a clockwise loop from LAX to Griffith to Anaheim.
- Recommendsu/metal_elk in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Physical museum worth it; art collection overshadowed by beauty of the campus.
- Recommendsu/Keta-Mined in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Commenter fondly remembers a school trip to the Getty.
- Recommendsu/muchinhastaelfin in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026collections
Says it also has a large crowd-pleaser collection, though further away.
- Recommendsu/franknochinatra in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025entry fee
Recommends the art gallery and admires its setting.
- Recommendsu/optics_is_light_work in r/AskLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Recommends skipping LACMA and visiting the Getty, including the architecture tour.
- Recommendsu/Gobbasena96 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025entry fee
Includes it among recommended Los Angeles art museums.
- Recommendsu/GB_Alph4 in r/LosAngeles · May 2024
Calls the Getty pretty cool.
- Recommendsu/Serious-Wish4868 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Lists the Getty Museum as a museum to visit.
- Recommendsu/ActualPerson418 in r/AskLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Lists the Getty museum among big museums worth checking out.
- Recommendsu/flashnash in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Says doing the Getty with lunch is a better plan.
- Recommendsu/carchit in r/SantaMonica · Feb 2026
Recommends the Getty Center for the planned visit.
- Recommendsu/WordyEnvoy in r/SantaMonica · Feb 2026
Includes the Getty Museum among suggested outings.
- Recommendsu/PoppyandTarget in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Seconds the Getty Center as an option.
- Recommendsu/squirtloaf in r/LosAngeles · Apr 2026
Says the Getty is their favorite, contrasting it with LACMA.
- Recommendsu/amypaulette in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Includes The Getty in their list of attractions and museums.
- Mixedu/New_Personality_3884 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025collections
Feels cold and modern; views nice but experience not exceptional unless into featured exhibitions.
- Recommendsu/PaulEammons in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024collections
Best collections for old masters; spectacular grounds, iconic, more major paintings.
- Recommendsu/Even-Watch2992 in r/ArtHistory · Jul 2025collections
Praises the Rembrandt paintings and Van Gogh's Irises at the hilltop Getty Center.
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