- Gets dark7:31 pmGates open Gates open at 7:30pm, movies begin at dusk.
- Google rating4.60123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens4
- Price$13per adult
- Car spots1200
- Opened1949
Getty Drive-In is a four-screen drive-in in Muskegon, Michigan, operated by Celebration Cinema. Movies run as double features, two films for the price of one.
As of 2026, gates open at 7:30pm and shows start at dusk. Concessions are available onsite, and alcohol is not allowed on the property.
Location
Where is Getty Drive-In Theater?
Getty Drive-In Theater is at 920 E Summit Ave, Muskegon, MI 49444. The entrance is at Getty Street & Summit Ave.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Taste of Goodness
- Beelicious Thai Cafe
- Applebee's Grill + Bar
Start time
What time does the movie start at Getty Drive-In Theater?
What Getty Drive-In Theater says: The theater says movies begin at dusk. Gates open at 7:30 pm.
In October the sun sets around 7:02 pm and it gets dark around 7:31 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Getty Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:56 pm |
| May | 9:34 pm |
| June | 10:01 pm |
| July | 9:57 pm |
| August | 9:19 pm |
| September | 8:24 pm |
| October | 7:31 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Getty Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$13
- Child$8Ages 6-12
- Senior$8
- Military discount$8With a valid ID
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: A 2026-08-26 Google review says trucks can rent a radio synced to the screen if the vehicle speaker isn't usable.
- Snack bar
- Portable toilets, no restroom building
- Alcohol: prohibited on premises
- Weekend pricing: Adult $14.00, Child (6-12) $9.00, Senior/Military $9.00, College Student $10.00 (weekday College Student $9.00)
- Double features: two movies for the price of one
- Sound: FM radio broadcast through your car stereo
- Arcade claw machines on site (one 2026-07-28 Google review said they weren't working)
- Also here: arcade
Reviews
What visitors say about Getty Drive-In Theater
From 2,079 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Old-fashioned, nostalgic feel
- Three 2026 reviews (Sept 7, Aug 29, Aug 11) describe an old-time drive-in feel, one specifically calling out the original snack bar and concession stand as a callback to "days gone by".
Good value pricing
- Three 2026 reviews (Aug 26, Aug 23, Aug 2) call the pricing a good value, one citing $28 for two people to each see two movies.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens Gates open at 7:30pm, movies begin at dusk.
History
The history of Getty Drive-In Theater
The Getty Drive-In in Muskegon, Michigan, opened in 1949. In 2002 a pending sale of the property would have closed it for a housing development, but the sale fell through and the drive-in stayed open. It runs four screens with room for about 1,200 cars.
FAQ
Questions about Getty Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Getty Drive-In have?
Getty Drive-In has four screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.
Can I rent a radio at Getty Drive-In?
Getty Drive-In rents radios at the counter: a 2026-08-26 Google review says trucks can rent a radio synced to the screen if the vehicle speaker isn't usable. It is worth one if you plan to sit outside the car, or if running your stereo for four hours would flatten your battery. They go quickly on a busy night, so ask when you arrive rather than at the interval.
What time does the movie start at Getty Drive-In?
What Getty Drive-In says: The theater says movies begin at dusk. Gates open at 7:30 pm. In October it gets dark around 7:31 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Getty Drive-In cost?
Admission to Getty Drive-In is $13 per adult, $8 per child 6-12, $8 for seniors and military. Two adults and two children come to $42.
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