This was incredible. Probably the best collection of ancient Greek and Roman pottery and sculpture I've seen. The Villa itself is built as a replica of a Roman villa that was buried by Vesuvius when it erupted and buried Pompeii. The gardens are beautiful and peaceful (as long as you go earlier, or during off season :-P), so take a walk through them. The pottery and sculptures are quite impressive. I swear Disney used some of the pottery there as inspiration for the animation in Hercules. I would go back for a second visit-- I feel like I didn't get to take in the second floor as much as I'd like. Wear sunscreen. Its mostly all outside, or has access to the outside.

This is a recreation of an Italian villa on the ocean. While you actually see Getty’s home you see his creation which is used to house his collection of ancient artifacts as well as the very well maintained grounds. It helps to be an art lover(I am not) but still enjoyable. While the museum is free, parking on site is $20.00.

It was my last day in LA, so I decided to stop here before heading off to the airport. I had visited the Getty Center the previous month, which I enjoyed a lot, and I enjoyed the Getty Villa just as much. In the rush to check out of my hotel that morning, I forgot to reserve a time slot at the Getty Villa but once I got there, they said it wasn't a problem and directed me to the pay parking. The Getty Villa is not as big as the Getty Center, but just as nice to walk around. All the Greek and Roman artifacts and displays are really a treat to see. Outside garden and peristyle is a wonderful place to wander and enjoy the day. Since it's a free museum (except parking), I couldn't ask for more. Great artifacts, great space, and wonderful way to spend a nice day.

Not only is this museum in a beautiful location inn Malibu, the unique design of the museum itself, , based on a Roman villa discovered in Herculaneum, makes this an outstanding place to visit. Then of course there is the collection, which is mostly Ancient Greek and Roman. There are many incredible and amazing pieces to be seen.

This is a wonderful place to visit and it has free entry. The grounds are beautifully maintained and it’s well signposted. You have to pay for parking ( $20) to attend which seemed like a fair exchange for free entry to the villa. However, the cafe is very, very overpriced which slightly soured the experience- LA is very exploitative of tourists with pricing which becomes tiresome when you encounter it at every experience.

During my visit to LA, I had not previously planned on visiting the Getty Villa, but after visiting the nearby Getty Museum, I decided to go for a visit. As with the Getty Museum, the museum is free and the parking is also free if you are a military veteran. The villa setting was pretty cool which highlighted the different Greek-Roman antiquities.

This is a more than a museum. This is a Roman villa you can visit over and over and over and really feel like you have stepped back in time. Only $20 to park and free admission. Man, that Getty guy sure was a wealthy collector. Thankfully, he left it to us mere mortals to enjoy and explore, so thank you, Mr. Getty. The art and history are extensive and overwhelming and the docents and guards were outstanding. Strolling through time is easy in this villa and the exhibitions, theaters, and outdoor gardens and terraces are stunning. I want to live here. Very highly recommend. Hint: we were here on Monday afternoon after Thanksgiving and is was not crowded and no school kids.

We had a chance to visit the Getty Villa during our recent trip to LA. We had visited the Getty museum several years previously. As fans of classical art, we were pleased and surprised to find such a large and important collection of ancient art pieces on display. There are multiple rooms of Greek and Roman artifacts. Many Greek vases and also many statues. Also present is the Getty Kour and the Landsdowne Heracles. Very impressive. Also a life-size Greek theatre and beautiful gardens to explore. A must see if you like classical art or just love beautiful places.

Many people will want to go to the main Getty Center, but this museum is an experience. Yes, they have Greek and Roman art, but also lots of other interesting exhibits from the old world. The setting is incredible, so different than the usual institutional museum feel. The lunch was pricey but fantastic.

Incredible place! Beautiful and a lot to see. Worth of visit. There is no entrance fee, but there is a charge for parking. Tip: you can park on the same day for the same fee when visiting both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa.