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Getty Center to Close for Major Renovations in 2027

4/11/2026

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Getty Center Renovation

The Getty Center in Los Angeles will close for a year starting March 15, 2027, for its first major renovations since 1997.
The $600-800 million project will modernize gallery spaces, improve the tram system, and add a new café and bookstore.
The Getty Villa will remain open during the closure, featuring selected artworks from the Getty Center.
A new programming space will open on Sepulveda Boulevard to maintain public engagement.
The center is scheduled to reopen in spring 2028, coinciding with the Los Angeles Olympics.

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Museums Revamp Ahead

Key Information: The La Brea Tar Pits and Getty Center in Los Angeles will undergo renovations before the 2028 Olympics.
The La Brea Tar Pits will close for about two years starting July 6, 2026.
The Getty Center will shut from March 15, 2027, to spring 2028.
The La Brea Tar Pits will receive a $240 million overhaul.
Both museums will reopen in time for the Olympic Games.

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Getty Center Renovation

The Getty Center in Los Angeles will close for a year starting March 15, 2027, for its first major renovations since 1997.
The $600-800 million project will modernize gallery spaces, improve the tram system, and add a new café and bookstore.
The Getty Villa will remain open during the closure, featuring selected artworks from the Getty Center.
A new programming space will open on Sepulveda Boulevard to maintain public engagement.
The center is scheduled to reopen in spring 2028, coinciding with the Los Angeles Olympics.

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