As the 475-acre Skirball fire burns through brush near the Getty Center, the museum has a plan to keep the fire away from its valuable art collection.

The Getty Center, situated in Brentwood, draws 1.8 million visitors annually and houses hundreds of centuries-old art pieces from renowned artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Monet.

The Getty Center has closed for the day because of wildfires burning across the 405 Freeway, but officials say the flames pose no immediate danger to the museum’s art.

The famed Getty Center in Los Angeles was forced to keep its doors closed on Wednesday as a massive wildfire raged nearby. “The Getty Center is closed to the public today. The fire is northeast ...

On the morning of December 6, an ember drifted over to the Getty hill. It landed and started a small fire. But the damp earth had been thoroughly soaked with 1.2 million gallons of water from the ...

Plan Ahead: If you want to visit both the Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum (reopening June 27, 2025), plan to go on the same day so you can request a same-day parking coupon at your first stop ...

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