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Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt

Striking stone portraits of court officials and priests from Egypt's 26th Dynasty (664-526 BCE), on long-term loan from the British Museum.

Now showing24 Jan 2024 – 9 NovFree

The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Getty's illustrated Book of the Dead manuscripts, the spells and images that guided ancient Egyptians through the afterlife, back on view on the Villa's second floor.

Now showing4 Mar – 30 NovFree

Ancient Queenship: Art, Power, and Presence

Sculpture, jewellery, vessels, gems and coins show how female rulers of the first millennium BCE were portrayed, and how those images have been reinterpreted since.

Upcoming3 Feb 2027 – 3 May 2027Free

Permanent Collections

The Villa's Roman Gardens

Four Roman-inspired gardens, from the Outer Peristyle's 220-foot reflecting pool to a Herb Garden of Mediterranean fruit trees and cooking herbs.

Permanent collectionFree

Statue of a Victorious Youth

The 'Getty Bronze': one of the very few life-size Greek bronzes to survive, a youth crowning himself as victor, pulled from the Adriatic by fishermen in 1964.

Permanent collectionFree

Lansdowne Herakles

J. Paul Getty's favourite antiquity: a Roman marble Hercules of about AD 125, found at Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli and once owned by Lord Lansdowne.

Permanent collectionFree

Visitor Information

Is Getty Villa free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Getty Villa is free. Admission is free but requires a timed-entry reservation, bookable up to six weeks ahead. Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle ($15 after 3pm), cashless. There is no street parking; walk-in visitors are admitted only if they arrive by public bus.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Getty Villa?

Getty Villa is open Wed-Mon 10am-5pm; closed Tuesdays. Closes early at 2pm on 23 and 30 September 2026. Closed Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026), Christmas Day (25 Dec 2026), New Year's Day (1 Jan 2027) and 4 July. Free timed-entry reservation required.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Getty Villa?

Getty Villa is located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, in the Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are Metro Bus 134: Pacific Coast Hwy & Coastline Dr, directly across from the entrance and No Metro rail nearby: the E Line ends at Downtown Santa Monica, about 12 km south; continue on bus 134. Most visitors drive.

What can I see at Getty Villa?

J. Paul Getty's re-created Roman villa above the Pacific: Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities in peristyle gardens. Free, timed entry. Current highlights include Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt, The Villa's Roman Gardens and Statue of a Victorious Youth.

Do I need to book Getty Villa in advance?

Getty Villa is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is free but requires a timed-entry reservation, bookable up to six weeks ahead. Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle ($15 after 3pm), cashless. There is no street parking; walk-in visitors are admitted only if they arrive by public bus.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Getty Villa?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.