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Getty Center to close for major upgrades in 2027 for a year
The Getty Center.
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The Getty Center will be closed starting on March 15, 2027, for about a year for major renovations.
The center called the upcoming facelift the most “significant series of modernization initiatives” since it opened in 1997. The scheduled reopening in spring 2028 comes just ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Renovations and improvements include spiffier galleries that bring “art in dialogue with nature,” according to the Getty; upgrades to the tram system that will improve accessibility; improvements to Wi-Fi and cell service
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“Our mission has always been to make art accessible to our Los Angeles community and visitors from around the world. In the coming years, guided by our commitment to All for Art, we will enhance the visitor experience across the Getty Center campus through reimagined spaces and new offerings, while prioritizing sustainability,” Katherine E. Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, said in a statement.
Some galleries are currently closed as the center makes upgrades to its air conditioning system.
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