25th Anniversary

Celebrate with us all summer long!

A group of three happy young men poses for a selfie in the Getty Center garden with the museum buildings in the background

Rediscover the Center This Summer

The Getty Center opened in 1997, making 2022 our 25th year.

We invite you to rediscover all this unique L.A. destination has to offer, with special offerings from May to September 2022—including community events across L.A.

Self-Guided Tours

#Getty25 Photo Spots

Explore the new #Getty25 Photo Tour, which highlights 25 of the most picturesque, iconic spots for photos around the Getty Center (and reveals a few secret spots, too!). Share your selfies with us @gettymuseum for a chance to be featured and to see what others are sharing!

Storytelling Audio

Let our free GettyGuide® app enhance your experience of outdoor spaces at the Getty Center through two immersive audio tours.

On our 25th Anniversary Audio Tour, discover the favorite spots of Getty insiders and frequent visitors so they can be yours, too—from the cactus garden overlooking L.A. to the spiraling architecture of the Getty Research Institute.

What makes a garden a garden? What makes it a work of art? Take the Central Garden Audio Tour to discover how artist Robert Irwin’s vision transforms this ever-changing space.

Two visitors look up at a large skylight inside the Getty Center's Museum Entrance Hall. At right, a woman wearing a bandana points up at the glass in the ceiling — Discover the Getty Center’s architecture and gardens with the #Getty25 Photo Tour. Pictured here, the skylight in the Museum Entrance Hall

Free Events

Summer Programs at the Center

Getty Center events are back in full swing this summer with our Off the 405 outdoor concert series, artist demonstrations, fascinating talks, and family fun for all ages to enjoy together. See the full lineup on our event calendar.

Getty 25 Community Art Festivals

You’re invited to ten free, outdoor community art festivals across L.A. County in celebration of the Center’s anniversary. Held in partnership with community groups, the two-day, all-ages events run May 14 and through August 28.

Books and Merchandise

Fun New Souvenirs

Don’t miss new 25th-anniversary merchandise at the Museum Store at the Getty Center shops and online, including totes and tees, stickers and pins, and even an eyeglass case inspired by the Center’s iconic piano curve.

3D Expanding Pocket Guide

For families, a new pop-up keepsake book invites you to explore the most beloved sites of the Getty Center and Villa from anywhere.