J. Paul Getty Center

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/

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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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