Comments on: Getty Center’s Hours Shrinking, Parking Cost Increasing

By: waltarrrrr

waltarrrrr — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:37:23 +0000

For an institution that has a massive oil-funded endowment, essentially accountable to no one but themselves, they sure do seem to be tightening their belt lately. Layoffs, increased parking fees, and shorter hours, makes me wonder if their involvement with the antiquities black market is catching up with them.

By: doran

doran — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:56:25 +0000

This really sucks. It’s a place where, because of its huge endowment, should be a refuge from these kinds of cutbacks. Especially in these times, it should be a go-to place when you just want to hang out with the culturally literate. Instead, rather than promoting the opportunities, the museum is cutting back public access and raising prices. What is happening to the Getty is a shame.

By: kellygrace

kellygrace — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:54:14 +0000

Unfortunately, the hours weren’t the only things that were cut.

By: frazgo

frazgo — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:43:26 +0000

oh damn damn damn…one of my most favorite places to be is shortening the hours we can enjoy the place.