Accessibility

The Getty Villa Museum is ADA accessible to all visitors

General Information

Service Animals

Service animals, such as guide dogs for the blind, are welcome at the Villa. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed.

Seating and Resting Areas

Indoor and outdoor seating is offered throughout the site, including at the:

  • Entry Pavilion
  • Museum hallways
  • Some galleries
  • Outer Peristyle
  • Inner Peristyle
  • Herb Garden
  • Outdoor Classical Theater

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces are located in both Central and South garages and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff can direct you to the closest parking available.

Get Help Making a Reservation

For help with reserving a time to visit, please contact Visitor Services at TTY (310) 440-7305, (310) 440-7300, or via e-mail.

For Visitors with Blindness or Partial Sight

Visual Descriptions Audio Tour

Available on the free GettyGuide app, a visual descriptions audio tour offers detailed descriptions of selected works on display at the Villa.

Indoor Lighting

Lighting may be dimmed in galleries that contain photographs or drawings to protect the art.

For Visitors Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

ASL Interpretation

To request ASL interpretation, please email visitor services with your name and arrival date and time. It is recommended to submit the request at least 2 weeks in advance.

Assisted Listening Devices

Free assisted listening devices (ALDs) are available for all tours and for the Orientation Theater and Villa Auditorium. Each ALD has an ear piece and a clip that can be attached to clothing.

Induction Neck Loops

Free induction neck loops, which work with hearing aids that have a T-coil switch, are available free of charge at the Coat Check inside the Museum entrance as well as at most event venues.

Infrared Sound Enhancement

The Villa Auditorium is equipped with infrared sound enhancement systems.

Open Captioning

Open captioning in English accompanies the introductory film shown in the Orientation Theater.

Text Transcriptions of Audio Tours

Text transcriptions of audio tours are available on the free GettyGuide app.

For Visitors Using Mobility Aids

Standard Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis in the Entry Pavilion.

Wheelchair Seating

Front- and rear-row wheelchair seating is available at events in the Auditorium and the Outdoor Classical Theater for visitors using wheelchairs and for their companions. Please arrive early to reach this area before programs begin. Visitor Services staff will be available to assist you.

Accessible Facilities

All public restrooms have accessible facilities.

Family restrooms include private facilities for assisting a companion and are located next to the Museum Store and at the tour bus drop-off area.

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