Getty Museum

Designed for families to enjoy together, the GettyGuide Family Tour makes art come alive for kids. Hear stories, music, and sounds inspired by 19 objects in the collection. Rent a GettyGuide audio player for $5 at the Pick-Up Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall.The J. Paul Getty Museum, with locations in Los Angeles and Malibu, California, attracts a wide audience through its exhibitions and programming in the visual arts. Its collection is quite dynamic thanks to its educational programs, special exhibitions, publications, and conservation and research programs.Before choosing to visit the Getty Center in Los Angeles, I asked a friend who had been there recently if it was worth traveling there. Sometimes things are just hype, after all.

Well, I’m happy to report that the Getty Center is absolutely worth visiting (as my friend said). Especially the buildings, which are works of art themselves.Arriving from the 405, which can be backed up with typical LA traffic, the Getty Center is reached by a tram from the parking garage. Even the tram ride is an efficient, clean and scenic experience.It takes only a few minutes for the tram to shuttle visitors to the Getty Center, a private art museum and architectural wonder housing John Paul Getty’s collection and works added since his death. Parking is the only required expense ($15 per vehicle), as all visitors may access the collections for free.