Until 30 Nov
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
March 4 – November 30, 2026
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Los Angeles, United States7 on view5 upcoming
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Planning your visit
Free admission
FreeNo ticket needed for the permanent collection.
Admission is free; parking costs USD 25, dropping to USD 15 after 3pm and USD 10 after 6pm.
Admission is always free, though a timed reservation is required.
Timed-entry booking required.
This venue does not charge separately for special exhibitions.
All exhibitions are free.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 18 Oct
Stendahl's World
Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
June 23 – October 18, 2026
Until 18 Oct
Lost. Found. Returned.
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
June 23 – October 18, 2026
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Until 18 Oct
Odilon Redon
Otherworldly Visions
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
July 14 – October 18, 2026
Until 14 Mar 2027
The Making of a Medieval Manuscript
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
August 4, 2026 – March 14, 2027
Until 3 Jan 2027
Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
September 1, 2026 – January 3, 2027
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Until 3 Jan 2027
Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photograph
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
September 1, 2026 – January 3, 2027
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Upcoming
Opens 15 Sept
Joshua Reynolds's *Portrait of Mai* and 18th-Century Portraiture
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
September 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027
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Opens 22 Sept
The Holy Family at Home
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
September 22, 2026 – January 10, 2027
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Opens 20 Oct
Reggie Burrows Hodges
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
October 20, 2026 – February 28, 2027
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Opens 24 Nov
A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
November 24, 2026 – March 14, 2027
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Opens 15 Dec
Paul R. Williams
The J. Paul Getty Museum · Los Angeles
December 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting The J. Paul Getty Museum — common questions
What exhibitions are on at The J. Paul Getty Museum right now?
7 special exhibitions are on at The J. Paul Getty Museum right now: Stendahl's World (until October 18, 2026), Lost. Found. Returned. (until October 18, 2026), Odilon Redon (until October 18, 2026) and The Egyptian Book of the Dead (until November 30, 2026) — plus 3 more currently on view. 5 further shows are already announced, starting with Joshua Reynolds's *Portrait of Mai* and 18th-Century Portraiture on September 15, 2026.
Is The J. Paul Getty Museum free?
Yes — admission to The J. Paul Getty Museum is free. Admission is always free, though a timed reservation is required.
Do I need to book The J. Paul Getty Museum tickets in advance?
Yes. The J. Paul Getty Museum requires a timed-entry ticket booked in advance.
Are special exhibitions included in The J. Paul Getty Museum admission?
This venue does not charge separately for special exhibitions. All exhibitions are free.
What time does The J. Paul Getty Museum open?
The J. Paul Getty Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 10:00–18:30, Saturday 10:00–21:00. Closed Monday. Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.