The Getty Centre in Los Angeles California is the best place to view a great collection of western art. The collection dates back from the Middle Ages to current pieces of art. Apart from the amazing art collection, the Getty Centre has some of the most remarkable architecture, spectacular views and serene gardens.

While you are at the Getty Centre, make sure you see the European drawings, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts and the decorative arts. There are also some American and European photographs that you will enjoy looking at. You will also find a great selection that was originally in the Research Library found at the Getty Research Institute.

1. Opening hours

The Getty Centre remains closed on Mondays but is usually open from Tuesday to Sunday. The following link will give you the exact times that you can visit the centre.

http://www.getty.edu/visit/

2. Dining

There are several options that are available at the Getty Centre if you want to dine. These options include snack carts, cafe, cafeteria and a restaurant. This link will give you details on how you can make reservations at some of the hotels in Los Angeles area.

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/losangeles/A24989.html

3. Books at the Getty Centre

If you are a book lover, you will enjoy a visit to the bookstore. Click on this link to take a look at the various books available.

http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/

Other tips:

If you want to avoid the crowds while on your visit to the Getty Centre, you can go in the afternoon or in the evening.

One of the main attractions in Los Angeles is the J. Paul Getty Center. It is a center specially named after J. Paul Getty himself. He is a rich art collector who left most of his estate to the museum after his death.

Getty Villa is available for visitors as well. The center is located in Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Los Angeles skyline, San Bernardino Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is also known for its architecture and gardens. Below are some of the things one can expect from going to J. Paul Getty Center:

1. The primary attraction in the location is the J. Paul Getty Museum. The center houses one of the two museums dedicated for Paul Getty. Inside the museum, you can see some of the pre-20th century European paintings including the works of Vincent van Gogh. It also includes several century old manuscripts, sculptures, and photographs.

http://www.getty.edu/museum/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Paul_Getty

2. You can explore art inside the center because on displays are the diverse culture of Los Angeles and other European origin cultures.

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3. Inside the center are the Paul Getty Research Institute and Getty Conservation Institute. One of the collections includes Holocaust-era provenance research, conservation projects and other important publications.

http://www.getty.edu/museum/about.html

4. J. Paul Getty Trust is the administrative offices that run the institute.

One can go here directly from their Los Angeles California hotels through public utility vehicles and private cars.

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