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Los Angeles, California
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The Getty Center houses over 1.8 million artworks, including pieces from Van Gogh, Monet, and Rembrandt.
The Getty Center's unique design uses travertine stone, which reflects sunlight and keeps the buildings cool naturally.
The Getty Center attracts over 1.3 million visitors annually, making it one of LA's top cultural destinations.
Visitors can enjoy a scenic ride on a computer-operated tram that takes them from the parking lot to the museum's hilltop location.
The Central Garden, designed by artist Robert Irwin, features over 500 plant species and a mesmerizing floating maze of azaleas.
Built on a seismic base isolation system, the Getty Center can endure earthquakes up to a magnitude of 7.5.
The center is named after J. Paul Getty, an oil tycoon and art collector who founded the museum with his vast collection.
Thanks to the generous endowment by J. Paul Getty, visitors can explore the museum's treasures without an entry fee.
