Art and culture at the Getty and beyond

LA has a superb, and surprisingly affordable, cultural scene. The Getty Center is the jewel: a stunning hilltop museum with world-class art, beautiful gardens, and panoramic city views, and it's completely free to enter (you only pay for parking, or arrive by Metro). The sister Getty Villa, the Broad museum of contemporary art, and LACMA round out a strong, low-cost line-up, several with free admission or free days. These are among the best-value cultural experiences in any US city. We'll point you to which are free, how to reserve, and how to reach the Getty without a car.