Bring your own lunch and dine in any of the Getty's public seating areas. Bookstores - in the Museum Entrance Hall and in the West Pavilion Purchase books, gifts, and souvenirs for family and friends. Requests should be made 10 days in advance. The J. Paul Getty Trust and the Getty programs are located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. No parking reservations needed on Saturdays and Sundays or after 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
Parking is based on availability.
Reservations are required for weekday parking, event seating, and groups of 15 or more. Parking on surrounding streets is restricted. The Getty Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed Mondays and major holidays.