Getty Center

The Getty Center, located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a major cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the visual arts. Operated by the J. Paul Getty Trust, one of the world's largest arts organizations, the Center serves as a hub for the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of artistic legacy. It houses the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation, and the Getty Library. The institution was established to fulfill the vision of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, who viewed art as a civilizing influence in society. The Trust's work continues to advance these goals through research, display, conservation, publishing, grants, and education.

The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Center exhibits European paintings, sculpture, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and photographs. The collection is displayed chronologically across five public pavilions: the North Pavilion houses the oldest art, while the West Pavilion contains the newest. The museum's extensive photograph collection is located on the lower level of the West Pavilion. The Getty also holds the Stark Collection of contemporary and modern sculptures installed at the Center. While the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades focuses on antiquities, the Center's collection emphasizes European art from the Middle Ages to the present. The museum is home to an estimated 1.8 million visitors annually, making it one of the most visited museums in the United States.