It's a secret to most Chicagoans I know, even those interested in art. Not the collectors of course, but many Midwesterners have never been to the Getty. I went there years ago on a suggestion of a friend who had never been. All I can say is that it's worth a triop to SM just to see the Getty. Spend a 1/2 day relishing the the lush gardens and water sculpture. Have a bite, see the art, shop. Worth paying a high price for, but surprise, it's free! Mr. Getty was a bad boy at one time and made a deal with the government... this is the beautious part of the deal.
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