The Getty Center is in Brentwood, LACMA is on Wilshire Boulevard and the Huntington is in San Marino, so plan on driving between them.
J. Paul Getty Museum (Getty Center)
On a hilltop in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Admission is free; parking is paid.
- Irises, Vincent van Gogh, 1889
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
On Wilshire Boulevard, the largest art museum in the western United States.
- The Treachery of Images, René Magritte, 1929
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens
In San Marino near Pasadena, with art collections, a research library and botanical gardens.
- The Blue Boy, Thomas Gainsborough, c. 1770
At a glance
| Painting | Artist | Date | Size | Museum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irises | Vincent van Gogh | 1889 | 74.3 × 94.3 cm | J. Paul Getty Museum (Getty Center) |
| The Treachery of Images | René Magritte | 1929 | 60.3 × 81.12 cm | Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) |
| The Blue Boy | Thomas Gainsborough | c. 1770 | 179.4 × 123.8 cm | The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens |
Before you go
Big museums rehang rooms and lend paintings to exhibitions, so a famous work can be away when you visit. Check each museum's website for opening hours, tickets and whether a painting is on view. Gallery numbers above come from the museum's own published data where available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings in Los Angeles?
Irises, The Treachery of Images, The Blue Boy.
Which museums in Los Angeles have the most famous paintings?
J. Paul Getty Museum (Getty Center) (1 on our list), Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (1 on our list), The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens (1 on our list).
Sources: museum collection records and Wikidata, listed on each painting's page. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.