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The Getty Center vs GRAMMY Museum

The Getty Center and The Grammy Museum are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Getty Center is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Grammy Museum. The Getty Center comes in at #3 in Los Angeles with positive reviews from 10 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

The Getty Center
The Getty Center
9 / 10
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With its curving walls and isolated hilltop perch, the Getty Center resembles a pristine fortified city of its own." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This is architect Richard Meier's masterwork, a stunning 110-acre modernist complex in the Santa Monica Mountains housing the Getty Museum and other foundation buildings."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A stellar art collection (everything from Renaissance to David Hockney), Richard Meier’s cutting-edge architecture, and the visual splendor of seasonally changing gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Since L.A. lacks the piazzas and promenades of other major cities, the Getty Center is more than just a museum." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"A gleaming cluster of low-lying buildings holds one of the nation's most extensive facilities for the study, conservation and presentation of visual art." Full review
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GRAMMY Museum
GRAMMY Museum
8 / 10
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. A245, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Easily the highlight of LA Live. Music lovers will get lost in interactive exhibits, which define, differentiate and link musical genres, while live footage strobes from all corners." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Wind your way through four floors of rock star memorabilia, film clips and interactive exhibits (belt your heart out in a fake recording studio!) at this 30,000sq ft museum on the LA Live campus." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Head to the wildly entertaining interactive Grammy Museum—a space that brings the music industry's history to life." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This museum dedicated to the history of recorded music brings the music-making process to life through a variety of interactive exhibits." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A good choice for families - parents will find it charming and children will be in their element." Full review
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