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Entry Pavilion
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Floor 2
Cafe
Floor 1
Museum Store
MUSEUM
ENTRANCE
Outer Peristyle
Formal gardens like the Outer
Peristyle offered a peaceful place
for conversation and contemplation.
Bronze replicas of statues found at
the Villa dei Papiri are placed near
their ancient findspots.
Roman Roads
The Romans were master road
builders. The Villa’s main drive
simulates the ancient streets
of Pompeii and Herculaneum,
which were paved with large,
polygonal stones.
Herb Garden
Most Roman houses had both
formal and household gardens.
The Herb Garden is planted with
species from the Mediterranean—
fruit trees, flowering shrubs, and
herbs used by the Romans for
cooking and medicine.
East Garden
In the East Garden, the colorful
fountain with shells and theater
masks is a replica of one found in
the House of the Large Fountain
at Pompeii.
Inner Peristyle
Decorative motifs are often drawn
from nature. The capitals of the
Corinthian columns on the south
side are inspired by the curling
leaves of the acanthus plant, which
can be seen growing in the Inner
Peristyle and East Garden.
Temple of Hercules
The elaborate floor is a replica of
one from the Villa dei Papiri. It is
composed of imported marbles prized
by the ancient Romans: alternating
triangles of yellow from North Africa
and dark gray from Turkey, red arrows
from the Peloponnesos, and a central
disk of green Greek porphyry.
e Villa dei Papiri Reimagined
J. Paul Getty wanted visitors to experience Greek
and Roman art in a setting that would bring the
objects to life. He decided to build a new museum
on his property overlooking the Pacific, a site that
closely resembles the ancient Mediterranean coast.
The resulting Getty Villa was modeled on the Roman
Villa dei Papiri, a grand country residence on the Bay
of Naples that was buried by the volcanic eruption
of Mount Vesuvius in ad 79. Most of the Villa is
still underground, but Getty’s architects adapted a
plan of the exposed part drawn by 18th-century
excavators and incorporated details from other
ancient houses in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum
to realize his vision.
The Getty Villa, which opened in 1974, embodies
Getty’s love for classical art and architecture. Today
the museum provides an enduring home for his
collection, evoking ancient spaces filled with art,
fountains, and aromatic gardens.
Atrium
The Atrium was the main public room
in a Roman house. The open ceiling
let in light and air and allowed
rainwater to fall into the sunken
impluvium, where it was channeled
to an underground cistern.
Elevator
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Archaic
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Harp Player
Gallery 110
Storage Jar
with Polyphemos
Gallery 103
Prize Vessel with
a Chariot Race
Gallery 104
Woman Wearing
a Peplos
Gallery 109
Orpheus and Sirens
Gallery 111
Victorious Athlete
(The Getty Bronze)
Gallery 214
Wine Cup with a
Bacchic Scene
Gallery 209
Head of Julia Titi
Gallery 210
Mummy Portrait
of Isidora
Gallery 213
Sarcophagus with Scenes from
the Life of Achilles
Gallery 108
The Lansdowne Hercules
Gallery 207
Jupiter
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Greek Art
Etruscan Art
J. Paul Getty and the Villa
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The Villa dei Papiri
J. Paul Getty, the Collector
Basilica
J. Paul Getty, Life and Legacy
Temple of Hercules
Persia and Bactria
The Classical World in Context
Assyria: Palace Art of Ancient Iraq
Greek Coins and Gems
Athenian Vases
Archaic and Classical Greece
The Greeks in Southern
Italy and Sicily
The Hellenistic World
Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece
The Etruscans
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Roman Art
Special Exhibitions
Upper Peristyle
Collecting Antiquities
Roman Sculpture
Roman Egypt
The Roman Villa
Late Antiquity
Achilles Sarcophagus
Greek and Roman Glass
Roman Treasury
The Villa at Boscoreale
Special Exhibitions
Special Exhibitions: In Focus
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Museum Theater
Introduction to the Getty Villa
Family Forum
Bring ancient art alive in this hands-on
discovery space for families.
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Contact Information
Call: (310) 440-7300 English or Spanish;
relay service calls welcome.
(310) 440-7305 TTY line for deaf or
hearing impaired.
E-mail: visitorservices
@getty.edu
Write: Visitor Services
The J. Paul Getty Trust
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90049
For additional information, visit
getty.edu.
Daily Guided Tours
Daily talks and tours are offered on the architecture and gardens,
the Museum’s collection, and special exhibitions. For the daily
schedule, consult the Today at the Villa sheet.
General Information
GALLERY GUIDELINES
Please do not touch the works of art.
Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries.
Please refrain from cell phone conversations and the use of speakerphones, and
set ringers to silent.
BAG AND COAT CHECK
All bags may be subject to security inspection. Backpacks, umbrellas, bags, purses,
and packages larger than 11 x 17 x 8 inches must be checked at the parcel
check in the Entry Pavilion.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography and video using handheld devices and existing light are welcome
outdoors and in the permanent collection galleries. Selfie sticks may be used
outdoors only. Tripods, monopods, and drones are not permitted. Photographs
and videos are for personal use only and may not be sold. Professional shoots,
including wedding and modeling, are not permitted. The Getty reserves the right,
in its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph or
videotape on its premises. Visit getty.edu/villaphotopolicy for more information.
FREE WI-FI
Join network GettyLink for free Wi-Fi during your visit.
Accessibility
WHEELCHAIRS AND STROLLERS
Available without charge on a first-come, first-served basis in the Entry Pavilion.
RESTROOMS
All restrooms include accessible facilities. Most include baby-changing tables.
The family restroom includes a breastfeeding area and a private facility in which
you can assist a companion.
SERVICE ANIMALS
Service animals, such as a guide dog for the blind, are welcome at the Getty Villa.
RESOURCES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Assisted listening devices are available for the Orientation Theater. Multimedia
tour transcriptions are available at the GettyGuide Desk.
Sign-language interpretation is available ten days in advance by calling
(310) 440-7300 or (310) 440-7305 TTY.
Open captioning in English is provided for the Museum Theater film and for
videos throughout the galleries.
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October 2019
The J. Paul Getty Trust
PAY ONCE, PARK TWICE
Get same-day parking at both the
Getty Villa and Center. Free admission.
Parking rates vary. Visit the Information
Desk to obtain a coupon good for
same-day parking at the Center.
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