Getty Villa Museum

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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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A large outdoor garden filled with sculptures, fountains, and blooming flowers

Directions and Campus

Grayscale map of Pacific coast and Los Angeles showing the location of the Getty Villa Museum just off Pacific Coast Highway North before Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Address

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

What to See and Do

  1. Getty Villa Museum Highlights

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    What to look forward to during your visit.

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Doors open outwards to a large outdoor garden filled with sculptures, fountains, and blooming flowers, framed by two Roman-inspired columns. Two visitors in the distance look out over the water.

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

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    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.