Find harmony in the art and nature of the Getty’s Central Garden. Created by artist Robert Irwin as a multi-sensory experience, it is also the largest registered artwork in the Museum’s collection. Learn about Irwin's vision as you immerse yourself in hundreds of botanical delights in this 45-minute tour.
Center Garden Tour

About
Times
Weekdays
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturdays
10:15am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Sundays
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Know Before You Go
Capacity
25
First-come, first-served
Duration
45 minutes
How to join
Confirm which tours are running on the day of your visit at the Information Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall.
You can join this tour by waiting outside at the green sign to the left of the Museum’s front entrance a few minutes before it is scheduled to depart. Check in with one of our Visitor Services colleagues should you need assistance or directions to the meeting place.
What to expect
Our guides lead interactive tours that are different each time. While they share their unique perspective and knowledge about the collections and exhibitions, we encourage you to make the tour your own by sharing observations and asking questions. We want to hear what you think!
This tour moves throughout our garden with a few specific stops. Seating may or may not be available depending on the route chosen by your guide. This tour has step-free access into the Garden via an inclined ramp.
With few exceptions, tours depart rain or shine. Umbrellas are available for free across our campus to protect against the elements.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lower Tram Station above the parking structure and at the Coat Check Room in the Museum Entrance Hall.
Your guide may use an amplification speaker for this tour, but Assistive Listening Devices are not provided.
For more information on how we can support your visit to the Getty Center, learn more about accessibility at Getty.
Need help?
Contact us! 9 am–5 pm, 7 days a week
(310) 440-7300