Tours
Art, garden, and architecture tours
The Getty Center is closed today.
The Getty Villa is open today. Admission is free, but an advance, timed-entry ticket is required.
Daily
11 am, 2 pm
GETTY VILLA
Auditorium Courtyard
Explore the galleries and engage in group discussions of selected artworks in this guided 45-minute tour. Arrive at the Tour Meeting Place up to 15 minutes before to secure your spot. Details
Daily
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
GETTY VILLA
Auditorium Courtyard
Discover the rich mythological and cultural sources of the Getty Villa's gardens in this 40-minute tour. Arrive at the Tour Meeting Place up to 15 minutes before to secure your spot. Details
Daily
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
GETTY VILLA
Auditorium Courtyard
Explore the architecture of the Getty Villa and learn about daily life in the ancient world in this 40-minute tour. Arrive at the Tour Meeting Place up to 15 minutes before to secure your spot. Details
Daily
through Apr 3
11:45 am, 1:15 pm
GETTY VILLA
Auditorium Courtyard
In this 40-minute tour, explore superbly crafted jewelry, metalwork, and sculpture from ancient Nubia. Arrive at the Tour Meeting Place up to 15 minutes before to secure your spot. Details
Weekdays
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Discover more about the architecture and the design of the Getty Center in this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Weekdays
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Designed and conceived by artist Robert Irwin, the Central Garden is the focus of this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Weekdays and Sunday
Feb 14 - Apr 23
11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Join a 20-minute tour exploring hand-crafted illuminated medieval manuscripts. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Weekdays and Sunday
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Connect with treasured artworks in Getty’s collection in this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Wednesdays
through Jul 12
2 pm
GETTY CENTER
Research Institute Galleries I and II
This one-hour gallery tour provides an in-depth view of the exhibition Barbara T. Smith: The Way to Be. Details
Wednesdays
2:45 pm
GETTY VILLA
Auditorium Courtyard
Slow down and explore artwork and gardens through drawing. Arrive at the Tour Meeting Place up to 15 minutes before to secure your spot. Details
Thursdays
through Jun 1
3 pm
GETTY VILLA
Auditorium Courtyard
Join a Getty curator or visiting expert for a 45-minute insider's perspective at the Getty Villa. Arrive at the Tour Meeting Place up to 15 minutes before to secure your spot. Details
Saturdays
10:15 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Discover more about the architecture and the design of the Getty Center in this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Saturdays
10:15 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Designed and conceived by artist Robert Irwin, the Central Garden is the focus of this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Saturdays
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Connect with treasured artworks in Getty’s collection in this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Saturdays
Feb 18 - Apr 22
10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:15 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Join a 20-minute tour exploring hand-crafted illuminated medieval manuscripts. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Sundays
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Designed and conceived by artist Robert Irwin, the Central Garden is the focus of this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Sundays
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Discover more about the architecture and the design of the Getty Center in this 45-minute tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Wednesday
APR 5
2 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Trace the fascinating travels of these lavish portable objects over time, from the Middle Ages to today. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Weekdays and Sunday
Apr 25 - Jul 9
11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Join a 20-minute tour exploring photographs grounded in Black history and realities that speak to the human condition. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Wednesday
APR 26
2 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Delve into 17th-century Dutch paintings with curator Anne Woollett in this one-hour tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details
Saturdays
Apr 29 - Jul 8
11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 5:15 pm
GETTY CENTER
Museum Entrance Hall
Join a 20-minute tour exploring photographs grounded in Black history and realities that speak to the human condition. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot at the Information Desk. Details