Yes the views among the hills of LA are definitely a nice respite from the traffic and congestion below.
But the Getty also has a larger than expected and well curated art collection as well. What I love about the collection is that it is not too large and covers every medium from sculptures and paintings to furniture (oh to have a room in this style at home!)
I particularly loved the impressionist selection (my absolute favorite style of painting!) The light and movement in these paintings is captivating! It is also wonderful to see a classic like “Irises” (and practice shooting paintings with no flash!).
Yes I’d return here again, perhaps with a small family one day!
Tip: There is a $15 parking fee per car so it is a great value if you visit with a small group and drive in together!
These are gorgeous. Love the house with the view.
love the impressionists too. putting this on my list next time i am in l.a. (which sounds like i go there often, but really it could be years) a girl can dream!
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I’ve never been, but have seen the museum peeking over the hill as I’ve driven in Southern California. That room is gorgeous!
Wow what gorgeous views. Thanks for the tip my husband is always in LA for business and this looks like a nice break from the normal LA scene
Definitely one of my favorite places! I posted about the Getty Villa a few months ago, too. I love them both.
So lovely!!!
oooooh, i am so glad you got to visit the getty! i live in la, and i haven’t been there in years. it might be time for me to visit again soon — the van gogh iris painting is one of the best paintings on earth, and i’d love to see it again!
Looks amazing! I used to live in LA, but I never made it to the Getty 🙁
love the getty museum!!
the getty is such a wonderful place. i enjoy getting lost in all of the buildings and taking in the beauty of their gardens.
Love the Getty! You’ve inspired me to pop in for a visit soon. 🙂
wow, that looks like such a gorgeous museum – if i’m ever on the west coast i’ll have to try and visit.
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These are gorgeous pictures, and I especially love the skylight in the main entrance.
Oh WOW! It is gorgeous. I wish I was on the west coast to see it. These pics are fab. Thanks for telling us about it.
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