I went to the Getty Center as I always do when I am in Los Angeles. It was raining on this day, and I wondered if I should bring an umbrella. There are a number of pavilions that make up the Getty Center and they are arranged around a large plaza. So I would have to be out in the rain to get from one building to another. I borrowed a small folding umbrella from Liz. I needn't have done that. This is absolutely brilliant - the Getty Center provides containers with tan umbrellas outside the door of each pavilion! You take one with you as you walk to the next building and put it in the container while you are inside! How cool is that! They say on them that they are sun umbrellas, and that would make sense since the museum is built from a light tan marble, both underfoot, and for the exteriors of all the structures. So it is pretty bright in the summertime! What a great museum, to think of everyone's comfort while visiting in all kinds of weather.
2 comments:
The beautiful flowers and the light tan marble go together so nicely. It is definitely a nice feeling when the museum seems to have thought of everything, including umbrellas, to make the visit perfect. Trace
What a wonderful concept for sun or rain to keep visitors comfortable as they tour the museum.
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