Place to visit
Getty Villa, United States: what it is and when to go
Getty Villa is an art museum in Los Angeles, California in United States (Calabasas). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Art museum in Los Angeles, California · Museums and art
- Where
- United States · Pacific Coast Highway 17985, 90272, Pacific Palisades
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 18 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo 10:00-17:00; We-Su 10:00-17:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- getty.edu
- Run by
- The J. Paul Getty Trust
- Coordinates
- 34.04498, -118.56409
What it is and where
Getty Villa is an art museum in Los Angeles, California in United States (Calabasas). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Calabasas, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.04498, -118.56409; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- The J. Paul Getty Trust
It is one of the Museums and art places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Getty Villa is March to October.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunBest time14:15
- JulBest time14:04
- AugBest time13:16
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:12
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Will Rogers State BeachState beach on Santa Monica Bay, Los Angeles, California, United States3.3 km
- Will Rogers State Historic ParkState historic park in Los Angeles, California, United States4.8 km
- Topanga State ParkState park in Los Angeles, California, United States5.7 km
- Eagle RockSandstone pinnacle in Topanga State Park, California, United States7.0 km
- Santa Monica State BeachBeach in Santa Monica, California, United States7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Museums and art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: art museum in New York City, United States
- Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: art museum in New York, New York
- National Gallery of Art: national art museum in Washington, D.C
- American Museum of Natural History: natural history museum in Manhattan, New York
Every United States place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Getty Villa?
It is an art museum in Los Angeles, California in United States. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Getty Villa?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Getty Villa?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 18 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Will Rogers State Beach, Will Rogers State Historic Park, Topanga State Park. The rest is in the United States guide.
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