Does the Getty allow tripods outside?

[cp-Mike]

I know that the Getty Museum doesn't allow you to use tripods inside the buildings, but what about outside in the garden? Anybody know for sure?

[Tee Why]

No.
http://www.getty.edu/visit/hours/faq.html#c13

[bishop13]

They won't let you use tripods primarily because they don't want patrons to have a tripod with them *at all* while at the Getty due to accidents (whacking a statue, etc. with a tripod). At least thats the story I got from the information desk when I went earlier this year :)

[cp-Mike]

Cool, thanks for the info. One less thing to lug around I guess. So should I push my luck and bring a monopod? I won't be going in the galleries at all, just shooting in the gardens.

[Tee Why]

I don't think you'll need any monopods for the gardens, plenty of light during the hours they are open for hand held shooting.