Getty Center

The Getty Center in Los Angeles, California is the current home of the J. Paul Getty Museum as well as a research institute, conservation institute, grant program, and leadership institute. The museum opened on December 16, 1997.

Architecture

The Getty Center, designed by architect Richard Meier, is the flagship museum of the J. Paul Getty Trust. Its design has feng shui influences. It has a seven-story deep underground parking garage with over 2,000 parking spaces. It is located on a hill in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California overlooking the 405 Freeway and is open to the public for free (although there is a charge for parking). The Getty Center is high enough that on a clear day, it is possible to see the snow at Big Bear as well as the Pacific Ocean and the entire Los Angeles basin. Much of the buildings and grounds are made of travertine. Other parts are made of white marble.

Related Topics:
Richard Meier - Feng shui - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - 405 Freeway - Big Bear - Pacific Ocean - Travertine - Marble

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An automated, two-car monorail system exists to get passengers to and from the museum.

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