In the City of Angels, gain rare access to some of California’s most influential private art collections through the eyes of the collectors who built them.
This exclusive program begins with scholar-led viewings before public hours at the Hammer, including rarely seen drawings pulled from the vault, and exclusive access to the Getty’s Drawing Collection. Enjoy early-entry to the Broad Museum, with a chance to be alone in Yayoi Kusama’s famous art installation, Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away. at Pasadena’s Norton Simon, delight in a curator-led look at masterpieces by Degas, Cézanne, and Gauguin. Join an architectural historian to discover details seldom shown to the public at the Gamble House, one of America’s finest examples of Arts and Crafts design. Enjoy innovative boutiques and eateries, and explore Los Angeles’s Arts District at leisure.
Highlights
- A private walking tour of the grounds of The J. Paul Getty Museum, a Los Angeles landmark that focuses on nature, culture and provides spectacular views of the city.
- View a curated selection of highlights from the Getty Museum’s Drawings Collection, a significant collection of European drawings spanning the 15th through the 19th centuries not on view to the public.
- Take a curator-led tour of a cutting-edge contemporary art exhibition at The Hammer Museum and time to explore their renowned historical collection.
- Experience an evolving art scene with a mix of new and established art galleries in L.A.’s Arts District with a private gallery tour and free time to explore.
- Discover artistic gems just outside of Los Angeles: private tours of the beautiful grounds of The Huntington Botanical Gardens, the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist gems of Norton Simon Museum, and the architecturally stunning Gamble House.
