The Getty — one of California’s most iconic art museums — is going dark.

The Los Angeles hilltop museum will shut its doors to the public on March 15, 2027, and is scheduled to reopen in spring 2028 as it undergoes major renovations to enhance the visitor experience ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

“Getty is embarking on an exciting new chapter,” said Katherine E. Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, in a statement.

Perched above the Los Angeles Basin in the Santa Monica Mountains in Brentwood, the Getty is set for major upgrades across its campus — revitalized galleries, improved accessibility, and a renovated welcome hall with a new cafe, bookstore and retail area.

The overhaul will also include improvements to buildings, public spaces, and utilities to align long-term stewardship and sustainability goals.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors back in spring 2028, in time to celebrate the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and experience our more accessible, resilient, and dynamic campus,” Fleming added.

Not everything is closing — the Getty Villa will stay open to visitors while the work is underway.

During the closure, Getty will continue working with partners in Los Angeles, across the United States and around the world on various programs.

Meanwhile, other cultural institutions around the city are following suit.

The La Brea Tar Pits — one of the largest repositories of Ice Age fossils in the world — is undergoing its first renovation in its 50-year history and will close its doors for two years this summer, in preparation for visitors attending LA28.

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