Admission

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Group Visits

Photography

Cell Phone Service and Wi-Fi

Animals

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All Other Questions

Do I have to pay admission to the Getty Center?
No. Admission to the Getty Center is free, no ticket or reservation required. However, there is a parking fee of $15 per car, but $10 after 5 p.m.

Do I need a parking reservation to come to the Getty Center?
No. Parking reservations are neither required nor accepted at the Getty Center. Parking is based on availability.

Do I have to pay to park at the Getty Center?
Yes. While admission to the Getty Center is free, there is a parking fee. Parking is $15 per car or motorcycle, but $10 after 5:00 p.m. for the Getty Center's evening hours on Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as well as for all evening public programming, including music, film, lectures, and other special programs.

How do I pay for parking at the Getty Center?
Our self-service pay stations make it convenient to pay for parking at the Getty Center. Take a ticket upon entering the parking structure, park your car, and then bring your ticket to any of the parking pay stations, or to the parking office at the tram departure station, to have it validated. All pay stations accept credit cards and many accept cash. You will need a validated ticket to exit the parking structure.

Find the stations by the elevators on every level of the parking structure, as well as behind the tram station at the top of the hill. Parking fees remain unchanged at $15 before 5:00 p.m., $10 after.

If I make a reservation for an event or the restaurant, do I still need to pay for parking?
Yes. While admission to the Getty Center is free, there is a parking fee. Parking is $15 per car, but $10 after 5:00 p.m. for the Getty Center's evening hours on Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as well as for all evening public programming, including music, film, lectures, and other special programs.

Is there parking in the neighborhoods surrounding the Getty Center?
Street parking in the neighborhoods is restricted.

I've got an oversized vehicle. Can I park at the Getty Center?
Parking for vehicles between 6'10" and 12'6" tall and of standard car length is available on level P1 of the parking structure. There is no parking for RVs, motor homes, limousines, and other large vehicles.

I've got an electric car. Can I plug in?
Yes. Limited parking with plug-ins for electric vehicles is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I ride my bicycle or motorcycle to the Getty Center?
Yes. Motorcycles will be charged $15 for parking, and bicycles may be parked at no cost. Groups of 15 or more motorcycles require a reservation and will be asked to pay $15 per parking space. Two motorcycles can fit in one space.

What are my public transportation options?
The Getty Center is served by Metro Rapid Line 761, which stops at the main gate on Sepulveda Boulevard. To find the route that is best for you, call 323-GO-METRO (323-466-3876) or use the Trip Planner on www.metro.net, the Web site of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. See our Public Transportation page for suggested routes.

Can I just be dropped off?
Yes. Passenger drop-offs are permitted from cars or vans of 15 passengers or less. For safety reasons, passengers should be dropped off in the designated area located outside of the main parking structure.

Can groups visit the Getty Center?
Yes, groups are welcome at the Getty Center! Please see tips for groups for information on reservations, parking, dining options, and free tours and activities for groups.

Is photography allowed at the Getty Center?
Handheld and video cameras using existing light are welcome in the permanent collection galleries. Please check at the entrance of the changing exhibitions for any restrictions in those galleries. Flash photography, tripods, and monopods are not permitted. Any photography is for personal use only and may not be sold. Wedding and engagement photography is not permitted.

Any commercial or other unauthorized use of any transmission, picture, film/type, writing, drawing, or other depiction or description of any Getty name, mark, or logo is prohibited without prior specific written approval of the J. Paul Getty Trust. Please call the Communications Department at (310) 440-7300 for more information.

The Getty may photograph, film, or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Use of a ticket is implied consent for the use of the holder's likeness, voice, or video image for marketing purposes.

Is there cell phone service at the Getty Center?
Yes; reception can be spotty, however. If you plan to meet others at the Getty Center, we recommend that you agree on a meeting place and time in advance in case cell service is unavailable. The Tram Arrival Plaza (near the Museum Entrance, at the top of the hill) is a convenient meeting point.

Is there wireless Internet service at the Getty Center?
Yes; there is free Wi-Fi available at some public seating areas of the Getty Center. Please note that signal strength varies with location.

Are pets allowed at the Getty Center?
No. Pets are not allowed on the Getty Center grounds or in the parking areas. Assistive animals, such as guide dogs for the blind, are permitted.

Can I bring alcoholic beverages to the Getty Center?
Alcohol may not be brought onto the premises. However, beer and wine are available for purchase on site.

My question isn't answered here. Who can I contact?
Feel free to call us with your questions or to make an event reservation by phone. Please call (310) 440-7300. Note: Parking reservations are no longer accepted or required for the Getty Center.

Admission and Tickets

Parking and Transportation

Group Visits

Photography

Cell Phone Service and Wi-Fi

Animals

Food and Drink

All Other Questions

Do I have to pay admission to the Getty Villa?
No. Admission to the Getty Villa is free. However, an advance, timed-entry ticket is required to enter the site. Please call (310) 440-7300 or book tickets online.



On-site parking is $15 per car or motorcycle. Visitors to the Getty Villa are not permitted to park anywhere other than the Getty Villa as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit issued by the City of Los Angeles. Parking is $10 after 5:00 p.m. for all evening public programming.

I'm bringing children. Does each child need a separate ticket?
Each general admission ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car.

Lectures, performances, courses, symposia, and films require a separate event ticket for each person, including children.

How do I get a ticket to the Getty Villa?
Admission to the Getty Villa is always free; an advance, timed-entry ticket is required.

Tickets can be obtained online or by phone at (310) 440-7300. Book your tickets online here.



Groups of 15 people or more must make a group reservation; please see tips for groups for details.

I ordered tickets online. How will I get my tickets?
When you order Villa tickets online, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Getty with the subject line "Your Tickets to the Getty." This e-mail contains your ticket(s) as a PDF attachment. Print and bring these bar-coded tickets with you to the Villa in order to gain admittance.

Note: In lieu of printed tickets, you may bring the ticketing confirmation number included in the email.

How do I print my tickets?
Open the e-mail that contains your tickets. Locate the PDF attachment, open it in Adobe® Reader®, and print it in full.

If you cannot open the PDF attachment, you probably need Adobe Reader software. Download the latest version of Reader for free from Adobe's Web site.

Windows users: if you can open the PDF but cannot print it, try checking the "Print as image" box at the top right of the screen that appears after you select the "Print" command. If you still cannot print, try printing your tickets from another computer or on a different printer.

For technical assistance, please contact us at (310) 440-7300 or by e-mail at visitorservices@getty.edu.

Note: In lieu of printed tickets, you may bring the confirmation number included in the email with the ticket attachment.

I already booked tickets to the Getty Villa but no longer have the e-mail with the tickets. What do I do?
Please contact us at (310) 440-7300 or by e-mail at visitorservices@getty.edu.

I ordered print-at-home tickets to the Getty Villa, but never received an e-mail with the tickets. What happened?
Your e-mail provider may have blocked the e-mail, thinking it was spam. Follow your provider's procedures for retrieving possible spam. Such e-mails are often stored in a "Junk," "Bulk," or "Spam" folder.

Are same-day tickets available for the Getty Villa?
Visitors cannot be admitted without a ticket. Same-day tickets are often available online. Check ticket availability here.

Is there a waiting list for Getty Villa tickets?
No. Ticket availability is updated weekly for a two-month period. Same-day tickets may also become available online without advance notice. Please call (310) 440-7300 or check ticket availability here.

Are tickets available at the Getty Villa for future dates?
Yes. Ticket availability is updated weekly for a two-month period. Same-day tickets may also become available online without advance notice. Check ticket availability here.

Visitors already at the Villa, who have entered the site with a ticket, will also have the opportunity to obtain future visit tickets.

I have tickets to an evening event at the Getty Villa. How early can I arrive?
With your program ticket, you may arrive up to one hour prior to the start time of the program.

How is parking provided at the Getty Villa?
On-site parking is available for all ticket holders and is $15 per car or motorcycle, but $10 per car or motorcycle for evening events held after 5:00 p.m. Visitors to the Getty Villa are not permitted to park anywhere other than the Getty Villa as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit issued by the City of Los Angeles.

No pedestrians may enter the Villa except for ticket holders arriving by public transportation. Passengers must have their Villa admission ticket hole-punched by the driver before exiting the bus in order to enter the Villa.

Do I have to pay to park at the Getty Villa?
Yes. While tickets to the Getty Villa are free, there is a parking fee. Parking is $15 per car or motorcycle, but $10 after 5:00 p.m. for all evening public programming, including theater, music, film, lectures, and other special programs. On-site parking is available for all ticket holders. Visitors to the Getty Villa are not permitted to park anywhere other than the Getty Villa as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit issued by the City of Los Angeles.

No pedestrians are permitted except for ticket holders arriving by public transportation. Passengers must have their Villa admission ticket hole-punched by the driver before exiting the bus in order to enter the Villa.

Is there parking in the neighborhoods surrounding the Getty Villa?
No. Visitors to the Getty Villa are not permitted to park anywhere other than the Getty Villa as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit issued by the City of Los Angeles.

On-site parking is available for all ticket holders and is $15 per car or motorcycle ($10 for evening events held after 5:00 p.m.).

No pedestrians may enter the Villa except for those arriving by public transportation who have had their Villa admission ticket hole-punched by the bus driver.

I've got an oversized vehicle. Can I park at the Getty Villa?
Parking is available for vehicles up to 6'10" and of standard car length and width. There is no parking for RVs, motor homes, limousines, and other larger vehicles.

What are my public transportation options?
Metro Bus 534 stops at Coastline Drive and Pacific Coast Highway directly across from the Getty Villa entrance. To find the route that is best for you, call 323-GO-METRO (323-466-3876) or use the Trip Planner on www.metro.net, the Web site of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. See our Public Transportation page for suggested routes.

Passengers exiting at PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) and Coastline Drive to visit the Getty Villa must have their Villa admission ticket hole-punched by the driver before exiting the bus in order to enter the Villa.

Can I just be dropped off?
Yes, as long as you have an advance, timed-entry ticket and you are dropped off inside the entrance gate from a vehicle of nine passengers or fewer. Security officers or Visitor Services staff at the Getty Villa entrance gate will direct you to the drop-off area.

No walk-ins are permitted except for those arriving by public transportation. Passengers must have their Villa admission ticket hole-punched by the driver before exiting the bus in order to enter the Villa.

Can groups visit the Getty Villa?
Yes, groups are welcome at the Getty Villa! Please see tips for groups for information on reservations, parking, dining options, and free tours and activities for groups.

To learn about programs for K–12 school groups, see tips for teachers.

Is photography allowed at the Getty Villa?
Handheld and video cameras using existing light are welcome in the permanent collection galleries. Please check at the entrance of the changing exhibitions for any restrictions in those galleries. Flash photography, tripods, and monopods are not permitted. Any photography is for personal use only and may not be sold. Wedding and engagement photography is not permitted.

Any commercial or other unauthorized use of any transmission, picture, film/type, writing, drawing, or other depiction or description of any Getty name, mark, or logo is prohibited without prior specific written approval of the J. Paul Getty Trust. Please call the Communications Department at (310) 440-7300 for more information.

The Getty may photograph, film, or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Use of a ticket is implied consent for the use of the holder's likeness, voice, or video image for marketing purposes.

Is there cell phone service at the Getty Villa?
Only for some visitors. Because the Getty Villa is located in a canyon, most mobile devices do not receive a signal. If you plan to meet others at the Getty Villa, we recommend that you agree on a meeting place and time in advance. The Outdoor Classical Theater (the large open-air theater outside the Museum Main Entrance) is an ideal place to meet.

Is there wireless Internet service at the Getty Villa?
Not at this time.

Are pets allowed at the Getty Villa?
Pets are not allowed on the Getty Villa site. Assistive animals, such as guide dogs for the blind, are permitted.

Can I bring alcoholic beverages to the Getty Villa?
Alcohol may not be brought onto the premises. However, beer and wine are available for purchase on site.

My question isn't answered here. Who can I contact?
Visitor Services staff are ready to help with any questions you may have at (310) 440-7300.