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Guide To The Getty Center In Los Angeles: What To See + Tips

Planning a visit to the Getty Center in Los Angeles? This is the ultimate guide to visiting the Getty, which is one of the best art museums in the United States. I identify 20 must see masterpieces and give you must know tips for visiting.

The Getty Center showcases the best art that money can buy. LA’s hilltop acropolis houses the magnificent collection of billionaire oil magnate J. Paul Getty.

Getty wasn’t just wealthy. He was a true connoisseur, a lifelong history buff and art lover. He built a fantastic art collection rich in Greco-Roman works and old master paintings.

Today, 2 million tourists a year visit the Getty Center, housed in a fabulous Richard Meier designed museum space. They come for the fabulous art, gorgeous city views, water features, and lush gardens.

Overview Of The Getty Center

Who was j. paul getty.

J. Paul Getty was an oil tycoon and art enthusiast. He came from money and power. With a loan from his father, he invested in oil wells in the Middle East and became “the richest man in the history of the world.”

But Getty didn’t just have oil fever. Getty started seriously collecting art in the 1930s and was a passionate and lifelong collector. 

Trips to Italy left him with a taste for bronze and marble sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome. He then developed a taste for old masters from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Getty believed that art should be displayed in a place of “equal quality.” In 1954, he added a museum wing to his 64 acre Malibu ranch.

But that wasn’t enough space either. So, in 1974, Getty built a replica of an Italian villa from Herculaneum, known today as the Getty Villa , and moved his collection there.

Getty never saw his audacious villa-museum. In 1951, he moved to England for good. Getty didn’t return to the US because of a fear of flying. But he approved every Getty acquisition until his death in 1976.

Overview & History Of The Getty Center

Creation of the getty center.

In his will, Getty left the bulk of his fortune ($700 million) to the J. Paul Getty Trust. Overnight, the Getty became the most richly endowed museum in the world.

In 1984, the trust decided they needed more room to house the ever-burgeoning collection. It commissioned Richard Meier to build a billion dollar campus.

In 1996, the bulk of the museum’s collection was relocated there and the museum opened in 1997. The pieces from antiquity remained at the Getty Villa.

Perched on a hilltop, the Getty Center is a beguiling modern day temple made of rough surfaced travertine stone, aluminum panels, and glass. It’s a place where undulating lines follow the natural terrain of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Terraces offer beautiful views of the city and ocean. In the late afternoon, the buildings looks almost golden.

The Getty Center, moreover, is more than a museum. It’s an art institution and urban laboratory. It houses research and administrative centers, conservations programs, and a grant institution. The original collection that Getty amassed has also been expanded to include photographs, drawings, and sculptures.

Layout Of The Getty Center

You enter the museum up a flight of stairs to reach the large Museum Entrance Hall. There you can pick up a map of the museum and other brochures. You can also sign up for one of the Getty’s free tours.

The permanent collection is housed in four pavilions — North Pavilion, East Pavilion, South Pavilion, and West Pavilion. The galleries are minimalist, with skylights and coved ceilings that show off the art with natural light instead of electric light.

The Getty’s most famous painting, Van Gogh’s ( Irises ), is in the West Pavilion. Adjacent to that pavilion is the Fran and Ray Stark Sculpture Terrace.

In the center of the complex is a museum courtyard and Exhibition Pavilion. When I was there, the Getty had mounted a fascinating Cy Twombly exhibit exploring the artist’s fascination with Greco-Roman art and poetry.

The Central Garden and Lower Terrace Sculpture Garden are to the Far East of the complex.

The separate pavilions and garden complexes allow you to catch your breath and relax in indoor/outdoor spaces as you proceed from pavilion to pavilion. It makes for a better museum experience than endlessly walking through the typical white or gray corridors.

You can check out this online map to help plan your visit.

Guide To The Getty Center: What To See

The Getty collection covers the period from the Middle Age to the early 20th century. There is no modern art save for the outdoor sculptures.

Here are the top 20 masterpieces and things to see on a visit to the Getty.

1. Van Gogh, Irises

The absolute star of the Getty Center is Vincent Van Gogh’s Irises. In fact, it’s so sought after that the museum employees may point you right to the West pavilion where it’s housed.

Van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionism artist now considered one of the greatest and most influential painters in art history.

Van Gogh’s work is notable for its swirling line, emotional honesty, and bold vivid color. His radical landscapes were like nothing anyone had painted before. 

Irises has Van Gogh’s trademark exuberance. It’s a swirling mass of green and blue flowers with powerful brush strokes. You can almost feel the paintings strong colors and rhythmic vitality.

Van Gogh painted the scene after slicing off his own ear and landing in an insane asylum. The irises were in the asylum garden, and provided a therapeutic outlet for the tortured artist.

2. Edouard Manet, Spring

Manet is known as the “Father of Impressionism,” though he really preceded and overlapped with the movement.

Manet had a huge impact on the development of modernism. He led a bohemian life and scandalized the official Salon with his utter disregard for academic conventions and his strikingly modern images of urban life.

This late Manet portrait depicts a young actress as the embodiment of spring. The actress wears a floral ensemble and is set against a lush background of rhododendrons.

The painting is one of Manet’s most vibrant works. His color palette was typically darker. It was exhibited at the 1882 Paris Salon to rave reviews.

3. Claude Monet Works

The Getty has a trio of significant paintings by the ever-popular Impressionist artist Claude Monet.

Sunrise is a painting that kicked off the Impressionism movement. Along with its companion piece Impression Sunrise at Paris’ Musee Marmottan Monet , it exemplifies Monet’s “plein air” (outdoor) approach to painting and his signature informal and spontaneous brushstrokes.

The painting shocked critics. They denigrated it as an unskilled “impression,” rather than a polished art work. That term gave rise to the movement’s name.

Wheatstacks  was Monet’s first series and the first in which he concentrated on a single subject. In each canvas, the light is different depending on the time of day he painted. The painting reveals Monet’s signature ability to capture form and light with small dabs of paint.

Rouen Cathedral was Monet’s third series, after the poplars and haystacks. Monet loved to paint the lacy western facade of Rouen cathedral in  Normandy . 

Monet painted 30 versions of Rouen Cathedral in Normandy in 1892-93. The Getty’s version was painted with morning light.

The cathedral series was a watershed moment in Monet’s career. The paintings were well-received by critics and found a ready commercial market.

READ : The Impressionism Trail In Normandy

4. Cezanne, Still Life With Apples

Cezanne was a hugely influential painter of the late 19th century. Monet called Cezanne “the greatest of us all.” For Picasso, he was the father of modern art.

Cezanne threw away the long prevailing convention of single point perspective. He used multiple perspectives in a single canvas, portraying objects as sets of abstract shapes.

Still lifes were an obsessive motif for Cezanne. During the last 30 years of his life, he painted the objects in this painting –the green vase, the rum bottle, the ginger pot, and the apples — over and over again. His interest was not in the objects themselves, but in using them to experiment with shape, color, and lighting. 

5. J.M.W. Turner, Modern Rome

Turner is Britain’s most famous and important Romantic era artist. In the mid 19th century, Turner shocked his colleagues with his loose brush strokes and fiery palette, presaging the later Impressionist movement. 

In this Getty painting, Turner captures the Eternal City of Rome . The city’s ancient ruins are seen through a shimmering veil of paint and light. Amid these monuments, you see citizens carrying on with their day’s work.

The Getty acquired the painting in 2010 at a Sotheby’s auction in London for $44.9 million. Because the painting has always been behind glass, it’s in pristine condition, unusual for a Turner painting.

6. Goya, Bullfight

In the 19th century, Goya was the most famous painter in Spain, with no rival during his lifetime. He was the official court painter for Charles IV and Ferdinand VII, specializing in portraits and religious paintings.

Goya was known for capturing not only his subjects’ likenesses, but their personal expressiveness and individuality.

Bullfights were a lifelong theme for Goya. In this Getty painting, he depicts the fraught confrontation between a passionate picador, his terrified horse, and the besieged bull.

Goya painted this romantic scene at the end of his career. He had begun experimenting with different techniques and more ominous themes, as seen in the terrifying Black Paintings in the Prado Museum .

7. Jacques-Louis David, The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharist

French artist Jacques-Louis David was a master of the grand Neo-Classical style of painting. It was a style and subject matter derived from antiquity. His painting are characterized by firm linear contours, pure colors, polished forms, and frieze-like compositions.

This painting is the very image of ideal love. It was inspired by characters from Homer’s Odyssey .

The son of Odysseus, Telemachus, falls in love with the nymph Eucharist. But he’s forced to end the romance to go off in search of his missing father. The painting conveys their sorrow.

8. Jean-Honore Fragonard, The Fountain of Love

Fragonard was an 18th century French painter whose reputation rests on his light-hearted Rococo love scenes. He was renowned for his use of light, color and expressive brushstrokes.

Fragonard’s most famous painting is the iconic Swing in London’s Wallace Collection .

Like that one, this Getty Center painting, Fountain of Love , is set in a verdant and shadowy forest. Two young lovers rush to an ancient fountain to sip its magical waters. One sip and they will fall in love. It’s a dreamy and luminous moonlit image.

The Getty acquired the painting in 1999. X-ray analysis suggests that it was Fragonard’s primary version of the subject, and that a better known and more highly finished painting,  The Fountain of Love in the Wallace Collection, London , was painted afterward. 

9. Andrea Mantegna, The Adoration of the Magi

Italian artist  Andrea Mantegna  bridged the Early and High Renaissance periods of art history. He was a pioneer of spatial illusionism.

Mantegna used visual distortions to create uncanny effects of 2D and 3D images on flat surfaces. His works reflect a perfectionist love of detail. 

This painting is a close up composition of half length figures set against a neutral background. It was inspired by ancient Roman reliefs. This private devotional piece was likely created for Mantegna’s patron, the Gonzaga family of Mantua .

10. Gentle de Fabriano, The Coronation of the Virgin

This beautiful painting is an early Renaissance work by Italian artist Gentile da Fabriano. In a formal ceremony, Christ crowns his mother, the Virgin Mary.

The painting was once a processional standard.Typical of Fabriano’s worth painting has richly saturated colors ad decorative gold leaf.

The other side of our panel once bore another painting, also by Gentile:  St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata . No one knows why the two pieces were separated.

11. Bronzino, Virgin and Child

Bronzino was a Mannerist (late Renaissance) painter in the Medici Court in Florence . He’s know as an elegant master of portraiture.

This is an arrestingly beautiful and deeply saturated composition of this common grouping. The gleaming figures are crisply outlined with luminous skin. They almost appear as marble statues.

The painting was only rediscovered. It went on view at the Getty in 2019 for the first time.

The painting shows Bronzino at the height of his career. Characteristic of his style are the enamel-like surface and the lavish use of expensive pigments.

12. Titian, Penitent Magdalene

The Italian artist Titian was to Venice what Michelangelo was to Florence — a hugely important and defining artist. More than other Renaissance artist, the Venetians celebrated the sensual in art and often used courtesans as models.

Titian painted six versions of the Mary Magdalene, a famous penitent sinner. She’s a woman with a dissolute past who asks Jesus for forgiveness.

Titian portrays Mary with long, almost sensuous, copper brown hair. She tries to cover her breasts with it. She gazes upward at heaven, with a look of love and awe in her eyes.

13. Artemisia Gentileschi, Lucretia

The Getty owns a rare and striking painting by the Baroque master Artemisia Gentileschi , Lucretia . It’s flanked by paintings by her artist-father Orazio Gentileschi.

In  Lucretia , Gentileschi depicts a female figure on the brink of suicide. Lucretia was a Roman noblewoman. After being raped by the son of an Etruscan king, she killed herself rather than be dishonored as unchaste.

Many other painters have tackled Lucretia’s story. But none in the same way as Artemisia.

Artemisia shows the moment before the suicide, when Lucretia aims a dagger at her chest. She portrays a determined Lucretia, secure in her decision to end her life.

In the Baroque style, Lucretia’s skin and pearls are translucent and contrast with the horror of suicide.

14. Jan Steen, The Drawing Lesson

Jan Steen was the humorist among Dutch Golden Age painters. He created nearly 800 paintings, most with a moral beneath the wit. In fact, moral ambiguity was a central concern of many 17th century Dutch artists.

But in The Drawing Lesson , Steen celebrates the status of the artist’s profession, a rare subject of the time. In it, a painter tutors a young boy and girl who are tasked with drawing a plaster cast of a male nude.

The studio is littered with objects that were the frequent subject of Dutch still lifes. Steen’s technique is especially refined.

15. Masaccio, Saint Andrew

The artist  Masaccio  was a Renaissance wunderkind. Though his life went by in a flash (he died at 27), he was a hugely innovative painter. He was the first painter in art history to experiment with linear point perspective. 

His radical ideas about what could be done on a flat surface helped shape the history of Western art. Some art historians call Masaccio the first truly Renaissance artist.

The Getty owns Masaccio’s painting of Saint Andrew . It’s a panel that was formerly in a private chapel in Pisa Italy .

The saint is shown with his usual attributes, a cross and a book. His features are careworn. His haunted gaze is one of the first steps toward the naturalism that would dominate Italian Renaissance art.

READ : Guide To Masaccio’s Brancacci Chapel In Florence

16. Workshop of Leonardo, Madonna and Child with Saint Anne

If you can’t get to the Louvre to see Leonardo da Vinci’s The Virgin and Child With Saint Anne , you can see a faithful copy of it at the Getty Center. It was created by Leonardo’s worship in Milan , possibly by his lover and pupil Salai.

In the painting, the infant Chris turns toward his mother as he mischievously tugs the ears of a lamb. It has the classic background landscape invented by Leonardo — a misty vista of mountains.

READ : Guide To the Paintings of Leonardo da Vinci

17. Rembrant, Rembrandt Laughing

Rembrandt is considered the greatest painter of the Dutch Golden Age.He was renowned for his ability both to depict very realistic human figures and portray deep human emotion.

His extensive self-portraits (over 80) form a unique visual biography of the artist. He always portrayed himself without vanity and with a vulnerable sincerity.

In 2012, the Getty acquired one of Rembrandt’s self portraits, Rembrandt Laughing . It’s an early self-portrait, depicting the 22 year old artist as a soldier. His features are animated as if captured in a spontaneous moment.

18. Parmigianino, Virgin and Child With Saint John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene , 1535-40

With the possible exception of his nemesis Correggio, Parmigianino was the leading painter of Palma Italy. He was technically adept virtuoso who also worked in Rome and Bologna. 

Like Bronzino, he was brilliant exponent of the Mannerist style. The Getty painting has a polished and enamel-like surface, with a lush landscape.

The original function of this painting is unknown, but its scale and subject matter imply that it was perhaps independently commissioned for a private chapel. The unconventional iconography of this painting typifies Parmigianino’s innovative work. 

READ : Best Renaissance Paintings in the United States

19. Modern Outdoor Sculpture

The Getty Center has an impressive collection of outdoor sculpture, consisting mostly of works bequeathed by the late legendary film producer Ray Stark and his wife, Fran.

Most of the sculptures can be found in The Fran and Ray Stark Sculpture Garden (near the tram) and The Fran and Ray Stark Sculpture Terrace (adjacent to the Museum’s West Pavilion).

I’ll just highlight a few pieces.

Aristide Maillol’s  Air is located on the Museum’s grand staircase, You’ll see it as you enter the complex.

Maillol was a French sculptor who specialized in monumental sculptures of nude women. His sculptures were both objects and allegorical.

With a grayish-blue surface, Air seems to float in space. She’s idealized, a personification of air. You’ll also find his Torso of Dina and Torso of Summer on the museum grounds.

Marino Marini is known for his equestrian sculptures. Angel of the Citadel depicts a man astride his horse, excited by the pure joy of living. Every part of his body is alert and stretched, even, intentionally, his manhood.

Seated Cardinal is a work by Italian artist Giacomo Manzu on the south terrace. Manzu created sculptures that were not simply representational, but were also symbols of universal meaning. This simplified form was inspired by the stiff looking cardinals he encountered at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City .

The Getty also owns some bronze sculptures by British artist Henry Moore. He was a radical and experimental artist who became the leading sculptor of his generation and a pioneer of modern sculpture.

You can see his intentionally distorted Seated Woman , Draped Reclining Mother and Baby , and his Bronze Form (more than 14 feet high!). The reclining pose was one of Moore’s favorite, as was the mother and child theme.

A couple other modern sculptures to looks for are Roy Lichtenstein’s Three Brushstrokes , Alberto Giacometti’s Standing Woman I , and Rene Magritte’s Delusion of Grandeur .

20. Getty Gardens

From its inception, outdoor gardens were pivotal to the Getty’s mission of building a beautiful space to experience art.

Architects wanted the landscape and architecture to interact and reflect the changing seasons, with brilliant pink and red blooms contrasting with the pale travertine. 32 full time gardeners work at the Getty to achieve this sublime effect.

The most beloved space is the Central Garden. Designed by Robert Irwin, you access the garden by a zig zagging path, a stream coursing underneath. The garden culminates in a reflecting pool in which a maze of colorful azaleas seem to float.

Five water gardens also enliven the space at the Getty. The Museum Courtyard has a long reflecting pool with jets and a secluded pool with rocks and a fountain.

Practical Guide & Tips For Visiting The Getty Center

1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049

The Getty Center is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday hours are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Closed Mondays.

The Getty Center is completely free, which is amazing for a museum of this caliber. To visit, you just have to book a timed entry ticket online (no fee). You’ll be turned away without a reservation.

Print your ticket out to show the attendants. But they can also look up your ticket by name, if you’re traveling and don’t have access to a printer.

If you’re visiting in the high season (summer), you should book several weeks in advance. Otherwise, it’s probably fine to book several days or a week in advance.

The Getty offers many free tour. They leave from the Information Desk and include:

• Architecture Tour : 45 minute outdoor tour at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
• Garden Tour : 45 minute outdoor tour focusing on the Central Garden at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
• Spotlight Tour : Quick 20 minute tour of the special exhibition at the Getty at 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, and 2:15 pm
• Collections Tour : 45 minute tour featuring select masterpieces at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm

For a more extensive tour, you may want to book this 90 minute guided tour , which focuses on either the highlights or a particular period of art history.

Parking & Shuttle :

You’ll need to park in the designated parking lot, which costs $20. You get a ticket and pay at the pay station machine on your way out.

From the parking lot, you will need to check in and give your ticket to the attendant. Then, you board a tram that takes you to the Getty Center in 5 minutes or so. On the brief ride, you’ll see the unfolding vistas of the museum.

How Long To Visit The Getty Center?

I think the Getty Center deserves at least 3 hours for a first time visitor. It’s a large complex. There are many pavilions, special exhibitions, the gardens, the outdoor sculptures, etc.

If you are an art lover, you may want to dedicate the better part of the day to the Getty.

For example, you could arrive around 10:00-10:30 am, break for lunch at the Garden Terrace Cafe, and then spend a couple more hours admiring the art. You’ll need to make a reservation on Open Table for the restaurant.

Food at the Getty Center :

There are four food options at the Getty Center.

The Restaurant on the Plaza level is a sit down space with majestic views. You’ll need to make reservations in advance on Open Table to ensure a a spot, it’s poplar. You can also book afternoon tea on Friday and Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

There’s also the Garden Terrace Cafe overlooking the Central Arden and a self service cafe on the lower level with sandwiches, soups, etc.

There’s also a coffee art with food and beverages in the Museum Courtyard. This honestly wasn’t bad. I missed my reservation at the restaurant beccause there is just so much to see, but had a tasty chicken curry wrap instead.

Is The Getty Center Worth Visiting?

100% yes. The Getty Center is one of the top museums in the United States and it’s magnificent.

Even if you’re not an art lover, it will delight. The buildings and gardens are beautiful and you have stunning views of LA from every terrace.

If you’re an art lover that admires Old Masters, the Getty is a must visit US bucket list destination. Plus, it has one of the most famous Van Gogh paintings in the US.

What To Visit Near The Getty Center

The best place to visit in conjunction with the Getty Center is the Getty Villa, just 15-25 minutes down the road.

The villa is a pristine recreation of a seaside Roman estate housing billionaire oilman J. Paul Getty’s collection of Greco-Roman antiquities. It’s wonderful and the perfect way to see all of the Getty’s treasures in one day!

Here’s my compete guide to the Getty Villa .

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Last Updated on August 31, 2023 by Leslie Livingston

Visiting The Getty Center: Tips For A Great Visit To A Local Favorite

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One of our family’s absolute favorite things to do in Los Angeles is spend a day at The Getty Center! Located in the Brentwood neighborhood of the Westside, you can easily spend a full day enjoying everything it has to offer or just visit for a few hours before you head to Santa Monica for example.

In this guide to visiting The Getty Center, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips for how to make the most of your experience. After probably a hundred visits, we’ve explored it all!

Best tips for visiting The Getty Center

1. getty center tickets are free, but you have to reserve them in advance.

While you could just walk into The Getty for many years, due to its overwhelming popularity and public health crowd control you’ll need a reservation now. You can book your tickets here . The system is really user friendly and even tells you how availability looks for each day and time!

You’ll need to show the ticket at the base of the mountain before getting on the tram, but you can just use the QR code on your phone. There are generally tickets available a day in advance so you don’t need to stress, but if you know when you want to visit there’s no harm in grabbing your Getty Museum tickets early.

2. The Getty Center is close on Mondays, and weekends are often busy

Let’s be real: all the best things to do in LA are busy on weekends. Historically The Getty Center could get extremely crowded and see enormous lines to take the tram, though the current ticketing system helps.

Since The Getty Center is closed on Mondays, Tuesday through Friday are the best days to visit The Getty Center. I prefer going first thing in the morning when the crowds are lightest, but another amazing option is to visit The Getty Center on Saturday in late afternoon. Not only does The Getty have extended hours until 8pm, but you’ll be there for the incredible sunset views over the Pacific Ocean! It’s one of the best places in LA to watch the sunset.

3. There are great food options at The Getty Center

Our family loves eating at The Getty! There are options for all price points and styles.

If you arrive right at opening and need fuel for your day, stop by the Museum Courtyard Coffee Cart. They have plenty of drink options (including caffeinated ones for those of us who like to start our days that way) plus a selection of pastries. You can even order in advance online to skip the lines – that can be helpful on the weekend.

For lunch you’ll want to visit the Cafe, which has everything from Mexican food to grill to soups and more. There’s something for everyone. The food offers solid quality and the dining room is gorgeous thanks to its massive wall of windows that looks out to the Santa Monica mountains and Pacific Ocean.

For a special treat, try to snag a Saturday dinner reservation at the Restaurant at The Getty Center. We haven’t had a chance to eat there yet but I’ve heard the food is wonderful and the views are unbeatable. The Restaurant books up for dinner several weeks in advance, so if you want to enjoy those epic sunset views over dinner be sure to reserve early! Keep in mind that some Saturday nights also have 6pm concerts so those time slots may fill up faster. Alternatively, you can go for Afternoon Tea on Fridays from 2-3pm if you reserve here .

If none of that is your speed, you can always pack a picnic to enjoy on the huge grassy lawn adjacent to the garden

4. There are more things to do at The Getty Center than you probably realize

There are plenty of things to do at The Getty Center, so you should allow ample time! Here’s a sampling of what we do in a typical day:

• Ride the Getty tram up the mountain to access the museum and enjoy amazing views – this is our kids’ favorite activity!
• Check out the incredible Impressionist collection and rotating photography exhibit of the West pavilion
• Appreciate the architecture, fountains and views from the museum courtyard
• Wind through the garden maze below – don’t miss the kinetic sculptures on the north side!

5. You’ll probably have to pay for parking at The Getty Center

While Getty Center tickets are free, most visitors are required to pay $20 to park their cars in the lot. There are a few options to save on that fee though.

The easiest option to save on Getty Center parking is to go late in the day. On most days, if you arrive after 3pm you’ll pay only $15. On days when the Getty Museum is open late (like Saturdays) you’ll pay just $10 to park after 6pm.

Even better, US active duty service members and veterans can get their parking validated for free at the information desk between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

If you want to avoid renting a car in Los Angeles , bus 761 will drop you off right in front of The Getty Center.

Read more: Should I Rent A Car In Los Angeles? Honest Pros and Cons

Where to stay near The Getty Center

One of our favorite places to stay in Los Angeles is just down the street from The Getty: the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel . We’ve stayed there as a couple and more recently with kids and it’s a wonderful oasis in the heart of the city! It’s just 5 minutes by car or 10 minutes by bus.

You can read my full Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel review for more info.

Getty Center FAQs

The Getty Center is a massive art museum, but it’s really so much more. It offers galleries, gardens, views and more.

The Getty Center is free to visit, but you’ll have to pay for parking if you drive there.

-Both The Getty Center and The Getty Villa Museum are sibling museums located 15 miles apart – the Getty Center is in Brentwood along the 405, while the Villa is in Pacific Palisades along the Pacific Coast Highway. -The Getty Center has a broad-ranging art collection that includes everything from antique furniture to contemporary photography, while The Getty Villa focuses on Greek and Roman art. -The Getty Center’s buildings reflect gorgeous modern architecture made with stark white tile and travertine marble, while The Getty Villa is a replica of the ancient Roman Villa de Papyri . The Villa itself is an incredible attraction in LA and worth seeing! Pro tip: If you visit both The Getty Center and The Getty Villa in the same day, you only have to pay for parking once!

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Discover more about the architecture and the design of the Getty Center in this 45-minute tour. Tours are first come, first served. Please sign up 15 minutes before the tour at the Information Desk. Meet the docent outside at the bench near the Museum's front entrance.

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The Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Art, astronomy, and the best views in all of los angeles.

• When 10 AM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Duration 6 hours
• Meeting Point In front of TASCHEN Store Hollywood at 6333 W. 3rd St.

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• Get an insider’s look at these two famous landmarks on our guided tour designed by an astronomical artist.
• Explore art, science, architecture, movie trivia, LA history, and much more.
• Learn how The Getty Center and creator J. Paul Getty established a cultural hub overlooking the beaches of LA.
• Discover the history of Griffith Park, a gift to the city from philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith.
• See exhibits at both locations with an expert to show you highlights you don’t want to miss.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the coastline, LA Basin and Hollywood Sign from the top of The Getty and Griffith Park.
• Upgrade for an out-of-this-world planetarium show at Griffith Observatory, featuring art by the guide who designed your tour!

What you'll do

The Getty Center and Griffith Observatory are two of LA’s best landmarks, but they can be hard to reach and even harder to navigate once you’re here. 

The Getty includes thousands of pre-20th-century European paintings and decorative arts inside and beautifully landscaped gardens outdoors. Meanwhile, the observatory features 67,000 square feet of exhibition space and a planetarium. How can you possibly experience it all without missing anything?

We have the pros here to help! This tour was designed not only by some of the observatory’s former employees but also an astronomical artist that worked on the current planetarium show. We’ll enhance your experience by taking you on a curated journey through art, space and time. We cover everything from art and science to history, architecture and movie trivia. 

And get ready for the incredible photos. There are so many Instagrammable shots at both locations. You’ll be blown away by these stellar West Coast views.

Don’t forget the opportunity to add a show in the world-famous planetarium theater with our optional upgrade available for ages 5 and older. It’s a 40-minute immersive show with live narration that’s truly out of this world.

Ready to discover the wonders of The Getty Center and the Griffith Observatory all in one perfect day? We can’t wait to show you the real stars of LA!

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The Getty Center (30-minute highlights tour + 60 minutes free time)

Featuring European paintings and sculptures from the 1800s to present day

Bus ride to Griffith Park

Narrated tour through Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, and Hollywood as we drive to the observatory

Food options available at both The Getty and Griffith Observatory cafes or BYO to enjoy at either destination

Griffith Observatory (15-minute highlights tour + 60 minutes free time)

Your doorway to the cosmos and a glimpse of our place in it

Hollywood Sign

One of the best views of this LA icon

Optional upgrade: Samuel Oschin Planetarium

A show in an immersive theater with a high-tech star projector

Ride back and dropoff

Returning to the Original Farmers Market

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Book this tour for just your group, starting from $199.

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Planetarium tickets.

Tickets are available on-site for $10 per adult and $6 per child aged 5-12. Children under 5 aren’t allowed in the theater.

Accessibility

This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

Tour ending point

This tour ends at Original Farmers Market.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Matt provided an exceptional tour experience at the Getty Museum and Griffith Observatory. His deep knowledge of the artworks, engaging storytelling, and friendly demeanor enhanced our visit. Highly recommended for an informative and enjoyable tour!

Meeting point

You’ll board the bus in front of TASCHEN bookstore at 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Look for your guide wearing official ExperienceFirst gear.

Do I need a seat for my infant or toddler?

There are no reserved seats for children 2 and under (and no charge for their ticket), and they are required to sit on your lap. If you’d like a seat for your toddler or infant, please purchase one at the child rate. Children 3 and older require their own seat. Car seats are optional and must be provided by you with a reserved seat.

What is the rescheduling policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.

When should I get there?

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

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Getty Center: International Art & Gardens

Come visit the fabulous Getty Center situated on 110 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking Brentwood.

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Journey with us to the magnificent Getty Center, perched on 110 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, offering a mesmerizing panoramic view of Brentwood. Unlike its smaller counterpart, the Getty Villa in Malibu, this sprawling museum boasts an array of ever-evolving exhibitions. Marvel at a rich assortment of pre-20th-century European masterpieces—from paintings, drawings, and illuminated manuscripts to sculptures and decorative arts. Take in the vivid tapestry of 19th- and 20th-century American and European photography. Traverse lush gardens and terraces unveiling breathtaking vistas, spanning from Downtown Los Angeles to the serene Pacific Ocean, and enjoy a leisurely lunch on your own at one of the center’s charming eateries. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning guest, join us to discover both new exhibits and timeless treasures.

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9:45am - 10:15am

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11:30am - 4:30pm

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6:00pm - 6:30pm

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Tour Manager:  5/11 - Marianna Pinto*  10/12 - Susie Vetter*

Activity Level: Moderate

Some stairs and or inclines may be present at destination. Moderate walking is required to experience all exhibits at the museum; however, walking is self-paced and there are plenty of places to stop and rest. Persons of limited mobility should consult with a physician as to the suitability of this tour in relation to their physical abilities.

What's Included in the Tour Fare

Round-trip luxury motor coach transportation from pickup locations throughout San Diego County

Professional Tour Manager throughout the trip

Complimentary bottled water and snacks on the coach

Entrance into the Getty Center

What's Not Included in the Tour Fare

Gratuities for the Tour Manager and driver

What's on Display at the Getty Center and Getty Villa

Click the Useful Links tab to plan based on current and future exhibitions. Please let us know if there's a future exhibit you'd like to see. We might add a tour date based on your suggestion!

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Although not necessary to fully enjoy your trip, a personal smartphone can greatly enhance your tour experience. Take high-quality photos, share your experience on social media in real time, search for nearby restaurants and topics of interest, set reminders, and more.

14-Day Cancellation Deadline:

If you purchased the optional Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) prior to the deadline, you can cancel your booking at any time for any reason and you'll receive a full refund of the tour fare.

If you declined the CPP, you may cancel your reservation fourteen (14) or more days prior to the departure date to receive a refund less a $15 per person cancellation fee. Alternatively, when you cancel your booking fourteen (14) or more days prior to the departure date, you can avoid the cancellation fee by transferring the funds to another tour or a non-refundable voucher, which can be applied to any future excursion booked within one year of the original tour date. Bookings canceled within 14 days of the departure date are nonrefundable and nontransferable for any reason. Name changes on daytrips are always permitted at no additional cost.

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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After releasing his critically acclaimed album, the 80-minute Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana , and pulling double duty as the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live , Bad Bunny embarked on his 47-date tour across America in February.

Dubbed the Most Wanted Tour , Benito’s trek included 47 dates for the first half of the year, with stops including the opener in Salt Lake City, Utah, plus multiple dates at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and Barclays Center in Brooklyn, before wrapping up with a series of concerts in Miami. With tickets still on sale and some sold out, the tour will support the Rolling Stone cover star ‘s new No. 1 full-length project.

Where to Buy Bad Bunny Tickets Online

Though he’s in the final stretch of the Most Wanted Tour , here’s everywhere you can still buy Bad Bunny tickets right now (including the places to look for stubs that’ve sold out) to hear “Monaco,” “Un Preview,” and more in real life.

Find Bad Bunny Tickets on Ticketmaster

Tickets to Bad Bunny ‘s Most Wanted Tour are still on sale on Ticketmaster for select dates, including verified resale tickets. To score tickets, fans will want to be signed into their Ticketmaster account on the website or the Ticketmaster app. From there, you can select the date you want to see and you’ll join the queue to buy tickets.

Find Bad Bunny Tickets on StubHub

If Bad Bunny tickets end up selling out for the Most Wanted Tour stop of your choice, you can search for better seats and deals on resale site StubHub . At the time of this writing, the reseller has available tickets for all of Bad Bunny’s remaining 2024 dates at a range of prices. (Reminder: We recommend price-checking among ticket sites to make sure you’re not paying more than face value.)

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Find Bad Bunny Tickets on SeatGeek

Even though you might know SeatGeek best for scoring sports tickets, it’s also a reliable ticket reseller for concerts. SeatGeek has Bad Bunny tickets for the rest of the 2024 Most Wanted Tour dates, and live music fans can use our promo code ROLLINGSTONE10 to take $10 off first eligible first orders of $200 before checkout. It’s not a huge discount, but it’s enough left to buy a digital download of Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana so you can prep for the upcoming show.

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With a few weeks to go and final dates in Miami, here’s the complete remaining schedule for Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour in 2024.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — The final game of the 2024 NCAA Tournament is scheduled for Monday night at 9:20 ET here inside State Farm Stadium.It's a great one — UConn vs. Purdue.It's a matchup between the two teams that have combined to be ranked No. 1 in 12 of the 20 Associated Press Top 25 polls this season. It'll feature two-time CBS Sports National Player of the Year Zach Edey matched up against UConn's Donovan Clingan, a fellow center who is in contention to be the first big selected in the 2024 NBA Draft.

When it's over, we'll either have a back-to-back national champion in UConn or one of the greatest redemption stories in sports history with Purdue winning a national title one year after becoming just the second No. 1 seed ever to lose to a No. 16 seed in NCAA Tournament.

What more could we ask for?

UConn is listed as a 6.5-point favorite, which is notably higher than how most computers are projecting this game to go. That's interesting but also understandable given that the Huskies have now won 11 straight games in the NCAA Tournament by at least 13 points. So Purdue clearly has a tough test on tap in trying to become the first team to beat the Huskies this season without the benefit of a home-court advantage.

Want to stay up to date on all of the action and have a box score updating in real-time throughout the game? Then keep this page on a second screen and enjoy the last contest of what's been a fabulous season.

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Friday, March 22

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Saturday, March 23 Spectrum Center -- Charlotte | CHI Health Center -- Omaha | PPG Paints Arena -- Pittsburgh | Delta Center -- Salt Lake City

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Thursday, March 28 Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles (Game 1, Game 3) | TD Garden -- Boston (Game 2, Game 4) * Tip time may be delayed if prior game at site ends late

Friday, March 29 American Airlines Center -- Dallas (Game 1, Game 3) | Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit (Game 2, Game 4)

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

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To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

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January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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The world's best riders take on the Queen of the Classics.

The UCI World Tour heads to the rugged roads of northern France this weekend for the 2024 edition of the Paris-Roubaix. 

Widely regarded as the toughest one-day race on the road cycling calendar, Paris-Roubaix features some of the most grueling cobblestone stretches on any of the Spring Classics. The peloton's ordeal eventually concludes after almost 160 miles in the iconic velodrome in Roubaix.

Last year's event saw Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) claim victory in the men's race while Alison Jackson (EF Education-Cannondale) was the 2023 women's race winner. 

Below, we'll outline the best  live TV streaming services  to use to watch the Paris-Roubaix live wherever you are in the world.

The 256.6km one-day race is known as "The Hell of the North," and these cobblestones might give you a clue as to why.

Paris-Roubaix 2024: Where and when is it?

The 2024 Paris Roubaix Femmes takes place on Saturday, April 6, at 1:35 p.m. CET local time, making it a 7:35 a.m. ET or 4:35 a.m. PT start in the US . For viewers in the UK it's a 12:35 p.m. BST start , while in Australia the action begins at 9:35 p.m. AEST .  

The Men's race meanwhile starts on Sunday, April 7 at 11:10 a.m. CET local time, which is 5:10 a.m. ET or 2:10 a.m. PT in the US, 10:10 a.m. BST in the UK and 7:10 p.m. in Australia. 

How to watch the Paris-Roubaix 2024 online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the race locally, you may need a different way to watch -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. 

With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to what you want to watch. If your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our  Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN , make it really easy to do this. 

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. 

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Best VPN for streaming

ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 35% -- the equivalent of $8.32 a month -- if you get an annual subscription. 

Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Livestream the Paris-Roubaix 2024 in the US

US cycling fans can watch all the action live via NBC, as well as streaming service  Peacock . 

Watch Paris-Roubaix in the US from $6 per month

NBC's streaming service Peacock offers access to a wide selection of top tier cycling events, including the Tour de France. You'll need to have a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to stream races live, which costs $6 a month or $60 per year.

Livestream Paris-Roubaix 2024 in the UK 

Viewers in the UK will need to subscribe to Eurosport or the streaming service Discovery Plus to watch this year's action live.

Discovery Plus

Carries the 2024 paris-roubaix live in the uk.

A subscription to Discovery Plus in the UK costs £7 per month or £60 for the year.

The service is available on a wide array of devices, and also includes access to all Eurosport TV channels.

Stream Paris-Roubaix 2024 in Australia for free

It's good news for cycling fans Down Under, with the 2024 Paris-Roubaix set to be broadcast for free in Australia on SBS .

Carries the 2024 Paris-Roubaix in Australia

Viewers can livestream Paris-Roubaix coverage on the free-to-use SBS On Demand service.

The platform has dedicated apps for Android and iOS, and you can also access the service on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV stick, Apple TV and most smart TVs.

Stream Paris-Roubaix 2024 in Canada

Dedicated cycling streaming service FloBikes is the place to watch live coverage of this year's race in Canada.

Watch Paris-Roubaix 2024 in Canada

A subscription to FloBikes currently costs $150 per year (roughly CA$190), which works out at $12.50 per month (roughly CA$16). The service has dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices.

Quick tips for streaming Paris-Roubaix 2024 using a VPN 

• With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming the 2024 Paris-Roubaix live may vary.
• If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
• If you're having trouble after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location. 
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend  Brave .

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Virtuoso pianist Yuja Wang drops Cleveland Orchestra concerts from her tour schedule

• Updated: Apr. 04, 2024, 7:08 p.m. |
• Published: Apr. 04, 2024, 12:03 p.m.

Yuja Wang, a virtuoso noted for her charismatic performances and widely regarded as one of today’s leading lights, has withdrawn from her scheduled Cleveland Orchestra concerts with guest conductor Klaus Makela at Severance Music Center April 18-20. (Photo by Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images) Getty Images

• Zachary Lewis, special to cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Sorry, Yuja Wang fans. Your favorite pianist won’t be coming to Cleveland this season.

On Thursday, the Cleveland Orchestra announced that Wang, a virtuoso noted for her charismatic performances and widely regarded as one of today’s leading lights, has withdrawn from her scheduled concerts with guest conductor Klaus Makela at Severance Music Center April 18-20.

No official explanation was given, but the Cleveland Orchestra is not unique in its situation. Wang also withdrew recently from a performance of Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where Makela was also scheduled to conduct and was recently named music director.

Several media outlets, including the New York Times , have reported that Wang and Makela were in a personal relationship but have recently broken up.

In Cleveland, Wang had been slated to perform Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand and Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments.

In her stead will now be pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, performing Gershwin’s Concerto in F.

The orchestral main attraction in Cleveland remains the same. As originally scheduled, Makela will conduct Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring.” In addition, he will now also conduct Milhaud’s “Le Boeuf sur le toit.”

More information and tickets can be obtained at clevelandorchestra.com . For answers to detailed questions, or to order tickets by phone, call 216-231-1111.

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