Getty Villa

The Getty Villa features ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art pieces displayed within a recreated first-century Roman building near the Pacific coast.

J. Paul Getty established this museum in 1954, constructing it as a replica of the Villa dei Papiri from Herculaneum, opening to visitors in 1974.

The museum maintains 44,000 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, presenting sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and decorative arts from ancient Mediterranean civilizations.

Visitors receive free admission to explore the collections and gardens, though advance timed reservations and a $25 parking fee per vehicle are required.

The Getty Villa contains four gardens with over 300 Mediterranean plant varieties and water features that reflect ancient Roman architectural designs.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 1954

Founders: J. Paul Getty

Official opening: 1974

Architectural style: neo-pompeian style

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Part of: J. Paul Getty Museum

Address: 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 90272

Website: https://getty.edu/visit/villa

GPS coordinates: 34.04500,-118.56500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48