Community Groups
What Is a Community Group?
A community group is 15 or more people arriving by bus or car. Groups of any size arriving by bus must make a reservation in advance.
If you would like a guided tour, reservations must be made at least four weeks in advance. All tours are free.
Going to the Getty Villa? ALL groups visiting the Villa must make a reservation in advance.
Make Reservations. Reservation forms and practical information about parking and food options are available on our Tips for Groups page in the Visit section of this website.
If you would like a guided tour, reservations must be made at least four weeks in advance. All tours are free.
Going to the Getty Villa? ALL groups visiting the Villa must make a reservation in advance.
Make Reservations. Reservation forms and practical information about parking and food options are available on our Tips for Groups page in the Visit section of this website.
Tours and Activities for Groups
At the Getty CenterArchitecture Tours All groups may arrange in advance for a docent-led tour of the Getty Center's architecture. Learn about the Getty Center's architecture. 
Gallery and Exhibition Tours (for registered nonprofit organizations only)
Request a guided one-hour tour of the Museum, subject to availability. Limited to 25 people. Learn about exhibitions on view at the Getty Center.
Getty Research Institute Exhibition Tours
Request a tour of the exhibition at the Getty Research Institute. For this option, please e-mail GRIconnect@getty.edu.
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At the Getty VillaVilla Site Tours Arrange for a 45-minute tour of the Getty Villa with a focus on the site's history, renovation, and educational mission. We may be able to accommodate interest in particular aspects of the architecture and gardens. Limited to 25 people per day. Available in the afternoon only. Learn about the Getty Villa's architecture. Learn about the Getty Villa's gardens.
Gallery and Exhibition Tours (for registered nonprofit organizations only)
Arrange a one-hour tour of the permanent collection and changing exhibitions, tailored to your group. We may be able to accommodate interests in particular themes or works of art. Limited to 30 people. Offered weekdays only. Learn about exhibitions on view at the Getty Villa.
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Things to Do on Your Own
Design your own group visit using the resources and suggestions below.
Orientation Film
When you arrive, your group can watch an orientation film in the Museum Entrance Hall (Getty Center) or the Museum Theater (Getty Villa). These films give overviews of the collections, architecture, and gardens at each site. These films are also available online:
When you arrive, your group can watch an orientation film in the Museum Entrance Hall (Getty Center) or the Museum Theater (Getty Villa). These films give overviews of the collections, architecture, and gardens at each site. These films are also available online:
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Map & Guide
Pick up copies of the Map and Guide to the Getty Center and the Map and Guide to the Getty Villa for an overview of the architecture, gardens, and collections. Available in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
Pick up copies of the Map and Guide to the Getty Center and the Map and Guide to the Getty Villa for an overview of the architecture, gardens, and collections. Available in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
Explore the Collection (at the Getty Center)
Interested in exploring the collection? Choose from self-guided activities on food, portraits, or transportation. These activities are recommended for groups with children and youth. To get started, download and print the self-guides and map below for your group. Bring copies with you on your visit. Have fun!
Interested in exploring the collection? Choose from self-guided activities on food, portraits, or transportation. These activities are recommended for groups with children and youth. To get started, download and print the self-guides and map below for your group. Bring copies with you on your visit. Have fun!
GettyGuide® Multimedia Players
Pick up GettyGuide multimedia players and use them to lead your group on tours of exhibitions and highlights of the permanent collection. Selected audio stops at the Getty Center are available in many languages; pick up players in the Museum Entrance Hall. At the Getty Villa, pick up multimedia players at the Information Desk in the Entry Pavilion or the Atrium. Selected stops are available in Spanish. Learn more about GettyGuide®.
Outdoor Sculpture Audio Tour (at the Getty Center)
Explore the 20th-century sculpture installed throughout the Getty Center site.
Download the tour: Modern Outdoor Sculpture at the Getty Center
Explore the 20th-century sculpture installed throughout the Getty Center site.
Download the tour: Modern Outdoor Sculpture at the Getty Center
Architecture, Gardens, and Events
Visit Things to See and Do for ideas about exploring the gardens and architecture, and to view the event calendar.
Visit Things to See and Do for ideas about exploring the gardens and architecture, and to view the event calendar.
Lead Your Own Group Tour
Registered nonprofit organizations can guide their groups through the galleries and exhibitions. Please pick up an "Educator" badge at the Museum Information Desk (be prepared to show nonprofit organization identification), and divide your group into groups of 15 or fewer before entering the galleries.
Registered nonprofit organizations can guide their groups through the galleries and exhibitions. Please pick up an "Educator" badge at the Museum Information Desk (be prepared to show nonprofit organization identification), and divide your group into groups of 15 or fewer before entering the galleries.
