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Getty Villa Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Getty Villa is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–17:00.
- Book a free timed-entry slot online or by phone at (310) 440-7300.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Admission is always free; a free timed-entry reservation is required: Book a free timed-entry slot online or by phone at (310) 440-7300.
- Reserve a free timed-entry slot before you go; admission costs nothing but a reservation is required.
- Parking drops from $25 to $15 after 3pm, and the Villa closes at 5pm, so a late-afternoon visit is a cheaper but shorter option.
- The Villa is closed on Tuesdays, while the Getty Center is closed on Mondays.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeAdmission is always free; a free timed-entry reservation is required | everyone | Admission is free but parking is NOT: $25 per car ($15 after 3pm). Every visitor needs a timed-entry reservation, including those arriving on foot, by bus or by rideshare. | Yes |
Official prices
Getty Villa ticket prices
| On-site parking (per car or motorcycle) — $15 after 3pm. Cashless: cards only. | $25 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Open 10am-5pm every day except Tuesday. Closed on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
FAQ
Getty Villa: common questions
Is Getty Villa free?
Yes — Getty Villa is free to enter.
Do I need to book for free entry to Getty Villa?
Book a free timed-entry slot online or by phone at (310) 440-7300.
What day is Getty Villa closed?
Getty Villa is closed on Tuesdays. Open 10am-5pm every day except Tuesday. Closed on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- getty.edu/visit/villa/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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