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Getty Center: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Getty Center is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–18:30.
- Book a free timed-entry slot online or by phone at (310) 440-7300.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Admission is always free; a free timed-entry reservation is required: Book a free timed-entry slot online or by phone at (310) 440-7300.
- Entry is free, but reserve a timed slot in advance; the reservation itself costs nothing.
- Parking is the only real cost: arrive after 3pm to pay $15 instead of $25, or come on a Saturday evening when parking after 6pm is free and the museum stays open until 9pm.
- Parking payment is card-only.
- Several pavilion galleries are closed for renovation, so check what is on view before you go.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeAdmission is always free; a free timed-entry reservation is required | everyone | Admission is free but parking is NOT: $25 per car ($15 after 3pm, $10 after 6pm; free on Saturdays after 6pm). Arriving by transit, bike or drop-off avoids the parking fee. | Yes |
Official prices
Getty Center ticket prices
| On-site parking (per car or motorcycle) — $15 after 3pm, $10 after 6pm, free on Saturdays after 6pm. Cashless: cards only. | $25 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Getty Center
GetYourGuideLos Angeles: Getty Center Guided Tour★★★★★ 5.0 · 65 reviews1.5 - 2 hoursfrom $225
GetYourGuideLos Angeles: Getty Center Expert-Led Art & Garden Tour★★★★☆ 4.0 · 37 reviews2 hoursfrom $39
GetYourGuideLos Angeles: Getty Center Reserved Entry & Audio Tour★★★★☆ 4.4 · 6 reviews2.5 hoursfrom $8
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:30 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:30 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:30 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:30 |
| Sat | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:30 |
Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 10am-6:30pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, closed Monday. Closed on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
FAQ
Getty Center: common questions
Is Getty Center free?
Yes — Getty Center is free to enter.
Do I need to book for free entry to Getty Center?
Book a free timed-entry slot online or by phone at (310) 440-7300.
What day is Getty Center closed?
Getty Center is closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 10am-6:30pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, closed Monday. Closed on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- getty.edu/visit/center/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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