J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles - One of World's Most Famous Art Museums

A visit to the J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles is a must thing in the itinerary of every art aficionado visiting the pulsating city. The rich art forms and the unique collections of paintings and decorative arts make the museum one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles. For those interested to get a glimpse of the heritage, splendid history and the exquisite works of art, should not miss the opportunity to visit the J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles.

J. Paul Getty Museum Official Website

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

Getty Centre on Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getty_Center

Located at 1200 Getty Center Drive, the museum is spread over 110-acre. It was designed by architect-Richard Meier and named after its creator- J Paul Getty. It houses some of the most brilliant art works, ancient European paintings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, photographs and decorative art forms.

Exhibitions at the J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles

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

One can also find the painting- Irises by Vincent van Gogh on display in the art museum. Rare antiquities of Greek and Roman origin as well as works by artistes such as Veronese, Rubens, Derer and Hans Baldung, Raphael, del Sarto, Rembrandt, Poussin and Watteau are the highlights of the J. Paul Getty Museum.The oldest sculpture as old as 4,500 years ago is one of the important art forms adorning the museum.

Public Programs at the Getty Centre

http://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/index.html

J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles is closed on Monday and one can visit it between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. While it remains open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. It is closed on national holidays. There are no charges for entry to the museum.