Getty Villa Museum

Greek and Roman antiquities housed in a re-created Roman country home

Step into the Ancient World

A one-of-a-kind destination offering ancient Greek and Roman art, tranquil gardens, and ocean breezes

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Outdoor garden filled with greenery, blooming flowers, and a long reflection pool with a large Roman-inspired villa in the background, lined with columns and bronze statues, on a hazy day.

Admission and Hours

Free Admission

Admission is free, and requires a timed-entry reservation.

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Hours

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Daily
10am–5pm
Tuesday
Closed
Outdoor garden filled with blooming flowers and fountain at Getty Villa.

Directions and Campus

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Address

17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA

What to See and Do

  1. Getty Villa Museum Highlights

    A reddish brown hummingbird with wings outstretched alights on the edge of a round fountain with cat-head spigots in the Getty Villa’s East Garden.

    What to look forward to during your visit.

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Two people sit on a large, curved stone bench in a garden surrounded by ornately painted murals.

Performance Antigone: In the Language of Kings

Set in pre-conquest Mexico, this take on Sophocles’s play pits love and defiance against tyranny

Against a black background are the words "Antigone In The Language of Kings" in white text with a dancer wearing a feathered headdress and skull makeup in tones of yellows and oranges.

Prepare for Your Visit

  1. Group Visits

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    Special offerings for groups of 15+ visitors to the Getty Villa Museum

  2. Tips for Families

    A child and parent climb the stone stairs of an outdoor theater.

    Explore the ancient world with kids at the Getty Villa Museum

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about visiting the Getty Villa.

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Explore the Getty Center

Enjoy art from the Middle Ages to today amid modern architecture and gardens, about 13 miles east of the Getty Villa off the 405 freeway

Aerial view of the Central Garden’s tree-lined path and circular azalea fountain to the left of the circular Getty Research Institute building.