Getty Center in Los Angeles Is Closing for Year of Renovations
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Getty Center in Los Angeles will close for about a year starting March 15, 2027, to undergo major renovations, including replacing its iconic tram.
- The museum, which attracts approximately 1.3 million visitors annually, is expected to reopen in spring 2028, just before the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
- During the closure, the Getty Villa, located 10 miles away, will remain open and feature a new gallery displaying selected paintings from the Getty Center’s collection.
- The modernization project aims to update the nearly 30-year-old facility, which Getty Trust President Katherine E. Fleming describes as “starting to get a little long in the tooth.”
- A new permanent programming space will also open on Sepulveda Boulevard to continue engaging the public during the Getty Center’s renovation period.
