Getty Center teases new plans that will change the way visitors enter forever — as legendary architect’s firm tapped for 1-year closure transformation
The Getty Center is set to undergo a significant transformation, closing for approximately one year starting in March 2027. This modernization project, which will cost between $600 million and $800 million, aims to enhance the visitor experience with a redesigned entrance and improved facilities. The grand reopening is planned ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics, marking the most substantial upgrade since the museum's opening in 1997.
- ▪The Getty Center will close for a year starting in March 2027 for a major renovation.
- ▪The project will cost between $600 million and $800 million and includes a new entrance design by Gehry Partners.
- ▪The renovation aims to improve accessibility and streamline visitor traffic, especially for the influx of tourists during the 2028 Olympics.
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Lifestyle Getty Center teases new plans that will change the way visitors enter forever — as legendary architect’s firm tapped for 1-year closure transformation By Bianca Zalben Published May 28, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Visitors to the Getty Center are about to say goodbye to the museum’s familiar arrival routine, and hello to a dramatic new front door designed to completely transform the way millions of people experience one of LA’s most iconic cultural landmarks. The Getty Center has unveiled fresh details about a sweeping modernization project that will shut down the famed hilltop museum for roughly a year beginning in March 2027, with a grand reopening planned ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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