THE GETTY VILLA COMBINES ART AND HISTORY IN BEAUTIFUL MALIBU CALIFORNIA

Enjoy a beautiful and pleasant morning or afternoon,

at the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu.


The Getty Villa, Malibu. © 2005 Richard Ross with the courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Trust

The Getty Villa in Malibu is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.

Address
17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, California 90272

Please note that access to the Getty Villa entrance is only from the northbound right-hand lane of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).

Phone Number
(310) 440-7300

Admission Is Free
Admission to the Getty Villa is always FREE; an advance, timed-entry ticket is required. Parking is $15.

For tips on receiving and printing tickets to the Getty Villa, see frequently asked questions.


			Getty Villa Map Download a print-at-home map and guide to the Getty Villa (PDF, 2 pp.) »

What to See

Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities arranged by themes including Gods and Goddesses, Dionysos and the Theater, and Stories of the Trojan War
Roman-inspired architecture and gardens

History of the Getty Villa
This film describes the history, collections, and setting of the Getty Villa.

Public Transportation
Get to the Getty Villa via public transport! The Getty Villa is served by Metro Bus 534, which 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.

(Please note that passengers riding the bus to visit the Getty Villa must have their Villa admission ticket hole-punched by the driver before exiting the bus.)

See suggested bus and rail routes to the Getty Villa.

L.A. Metro Bus and Metro Rail Map (874 KB)

Parking
On-site parking is available for all ticket holders and is $15 per car or motorcycle, but $10 per car or motorcycle after 5:00 p.m. for all evening public programming, including theater, music, film, lectures, and other special programs 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.

For more parking information, see hours, directions, parking and frequently asked questions.

Opening Hours
Hours for the Getty Villa site and galleries:


	Monday		10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
	Tuesday		CLOSED
	Wednesday		10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
	Thursday		10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
	Friday		10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
	Saturday		10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
	Sunday		10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays and on January 1, July 4 (Independence Day), Thanksgiving, and December 25 (Christmas Day).

Group Visits
Groups are welcome! For information on reservations, parking, dining options, and free tours and activities, please see tips for groups.

Event Calendar
For exhibitions and events including performances, lectures, and free family programs, check our event calendar.

Accessibility
The Getty Villa is ADA accessible. See more in accessibility.

En Español
Información en español para planificar su visita.

Contact Us
Can't find what you need? Visit frequently asked questions, or contact us.