Discover the Museum's antiquities collection and the Getty Villa's architecture and gardens by participating in a rich selection of engaging talks and tours offered throughout the day.

Talks and tours are free with your advance, timed ticket to the Getty Villa. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place.

Architecture Tour
Explore the architecture of the Getty Villa and learn more about daily life in the ancient world in this 40-minute tour.
Wednesday–Monday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Garden Tour
Discover the rich mythological and cultural connections of ancient gardens in this
40-minute tour of the Getty Villa's four Roman gardens.
Wednesday–Monday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Culinary Garden Tour
Enjoy a 30-minute food-themed tour of the Getty Villa's gardens as you explore the plants, herbs, and fruits used for cooking in antiquity.
Thursday and Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Collection Highlights Tour
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Check our event calendar for current offerings.
Monday at 2:00 p.m.

Special Note: This tour is offered Wednesday–Friday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. when the exhibitions galleries are closed for installation.

Exhibition Tour
One-hour special exhibition tours offered periodically.
Wednesday–Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Spotlight Talk
Learn how to look at ancient art in this 30-minute gallery talk examining in-depth one work from the Museum's collection or changing exhibitions. Check our event calendar for current offerings.
Monday at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday–Friday at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

Curator's and Conservator's Gallery Talk
Join a curator or conservator on this one-hour tour, and get a behind-the-scenes perspective on current exhibitions. Offered approximately once a month; check our event calendar for current offerings.