A look into the Los Angeles Getty Museum

by Katelyn Michel

The Getty Center museum is within a 10-minute drive of UCLA and has different elements for visitors to appreciate. Within the different pavilions are various exhibits from different time periods and locations around the world. On the outside, the Getty Museum has tranquil and peaceful gardens to walk, picnic or study.

A white and gold marble statue forms the centerpiece of this room of furniture. The exhibitions of the Getty Museum typically have a central theme with highlights provided by other objects. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A white and gold marble statue forms the centerpiece of this room of furniture. The exhibitions of the Getty Museum typically have a central theme with highlights provided by other objects. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A large book stands in the room of the William Blake exhibit, with a wall of frames behind it. Blake was a poet, painter and printmaker, and he often combined the different mediums in his works. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A large book stands in the room of the William Blake exhibit, with a wall of frames behind it. Blake was a poet, painter and printmaker, and he often combined the different mediums in his works. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A visitor examines some of William Blake's artwork. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A visitor examines some of William Blake's artwork. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A bold display of furniture is displayed in a corner, with two red chairs, a small cabinet, two candelabras and a mirror. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A bold display of furniture is displayed in a corner, with two red chairs, a small cabinet, two candelabras and a mirror. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

An ornate gold chandelier hangs over a wooden desk. Each object in the room perfectly complements the other and the design of the rest of the room. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

An ornate gold chandelier hangs over a wooden desk. Each object in the room perfectly complements the other and the design of the rest of the room. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A student studies under the willow trees in the Museum Courtyard. The Center has a tranquil outdoor environment, filled with fountains and cafés where you can spend your afternoon. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A student studies under the willow trees in the Museum Courtyard. The Center has a tranquil outdoor environment, filled with fountains and cafés where you can spend your afternoon. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The travertine seating area offers expansive views over calm green gardens. The Getty Center provides excellent sights of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The travertine seating area offers expansive views over calm green gardens. The Getty Center provides excellent sights of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The Central Garden of the Getty Center spirals around a pond. The peaceful environment created makes it an excellent place for studying. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The Central Garden of the Getty Center spirals around a pond. The peaceful environment created makes it an excellent place for studying. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The water fountain draws the eye from the Pavilion buildings down into the heart of the Central Garden's pond. Museum-goers can be seen walking around near the top of the water fountain. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The water fountain draws the eye from the Pavilion buildings down into the heart of the Central Garden's pond. Museum-goers can be seen walking around near the top of the water fountain. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The sun sets in the background of a view from the Getty Museum, highlighting the sharp edges and cool colors of the museum's modern design. The Getty Center is a beautiful example of modern architecture, perfectly combining nature and design into a serene environment. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

The sun sets in the background of a view from the Getty Museum, highlighting the sharp edges and cool colors of the museum's modern design. The Getty Center is a beautiful example of modern architecture, perfectly combining nature and design into a serene environment. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

As the evening sets in, the iridescent colored film in the Getty Museum entrance peeks through in bursts of color. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

As the evening sets in, the iridescent colored film in the Getty Museum entrance peeks through in bursts of color. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A tram departs from the Getty Center. The tram between the parking lot and the center is free for guests. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

A tram departs from the Getty Center. The tram between the parking lot and the center is free for guests. Photo by Katelyn Michel/BruinLife.

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