Map and Highlights Atrium the Villa Dei Papiri Reimagined the Atrium Was the Main Public Room Temple of Hercules in a Roman House

Map and Highlights Atrium The Villa dei Papiri Reimagined The Atrium was the main public room Temple of Hercules in a Roman house. The open ceiling The elaborate floor is a replica of J. Paul Getty wanted visitors to experience Greek let in light and air and allowed

English one from the Villa dei Papiri. It is rainwater to fall into the sunken and Roman art in a setting that would bring the composed of imported marbles prized impluvium, where it was channeled by the ancient Romans: alternating objects to life. He decided to build a new museum to an underground cistern. triangles of yellow from North Africa on his property overlooking the Pacific, a site that and dark gray from Turkey, red arrows closely resembles the ancient Mediterranean coast. from the Peloponnesos, and a central disk of green Greek porphyry. 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 Inner Peristyle of Mount Vesuvius in ad 79. Most of the Villa is Decorative motifs are often drawn from nature. The capitals of the still underground, but Getty’s architects adapted a Corinthian columns on the south plan of the exposed part drawn by 18th-century side are inspired by the curling leaves of the acanthus plant, which excavators and incorporated details from other can be seen growing in the Inner ancient houses in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum Peristyle and East Garden. 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. 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.

To North Parking Floor 2 Cafe Floor 1 Museum Store Auditorium Elevator Outer Peristyle Formal gardens like the Outer Tour Meeting Peristyle offered a peaceful place Place for conversation and contemplation. Bronze replicas of statues found at MUSEUM the Villa dei Papiri are placed near ENTRANCE their ancient findspots.

Outdoor Theater

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Pathway to East Belvedere Museum Experience ancient art hands-on with this Venus statue, a replica Herb Garden that allows visitors to touch its Most Roman houses had both smooth marble surface. formal and household gardens. The Herb Garden is planted with species from the Mediterranean— Tour Bus fruit trees, flowering shrubs, and Drop-Off herbs used by the Romans for cooking and medicine. Elevator Roman Roads The Romans were master road builders. The Villa’s main drive Entry Pavilion simulates the ancient streets Visitor Drop-Off of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were paved with large, polygonal stones.

Designated Smoking Area

South Parking Exit Floor 1 Floor 2 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.

Prize Vessel with Woman Wearing The Lansdowne Hercules Orpheus and Sirens Storage Jar Victorious Athlete Harp Player Jupiter Head of Julia Titi Mummy Portrait Sarcophagus with Scenes from Wine Cup with a a Chariot Race a Peplos Gallery 108 Gallery 109 with Polyphemos (The Getty Bronze) Gallery 113 Gallery 207 Gallery 209 of Isidora the Life of Achilles Bacchic Scene Gallery 103 Gallery 104 Gallery 110 Gallery 111 Gallery 210 Gallery 213 Gallery 214

EAST GARDEN General Information Greek Art Roman Art 110 111 202 217 216 GALLERY GUIDELINES 120 Please do not touch the works of art. 101d Greek Coins and Gems 125 201 Upper Peristyle 214 215 Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries. 103 Athenian Vases 206 Collecting Antiquities Please refrain from cell phone conversations and the use of speakerphones, and EAST EAST STAIR STAIR set ringers to silent. 104 Archaic and Classical Greece 207– Roman Sculpture Smoking and e-cigarette smoking are only permitted in designated outdoor areas. 109 209 203 109 The Greeks in Southern Italy and Sicily 210 Roman Egypt BAG AND COAT CHECK All bags may be subject to security inspection. Backpacks, umbrellas, bags, purses, 111 The Hellenistic World 211 The Roman Villa and packages larger than 11 x 17 x 8 inches must be checked at the parcel check in the Entry Pavilion. 113 Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece 212 Late Antiquity 108 112 OUTER PERISTYLE SOUTH 204 201 201 213 BALCONY PHOTOGRAPHY 213 Achilles Sarcophagus Photography and video using handheld devices and existing light are welcome Etruscan Art 214 Greek and Roman Glass outdoors and in the permanent collection galleries. Selfie sticks may be used outdoors only. Tripods, monopods, and drones are not permitted. Photographs 113 216 Roman Treasury 110 The Etruscans and videos are for personal use only and may not be sold. Professional shoots, 106 217 The Villa at Boscoreale 211 including wedding and modeling, are not permitted. The Getty reserves the right, 107 118 205 in its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph or J. Paul Getty and the Villa INNER PERISTYLE 201 videotape on its premises. Visit getty.edu/villaphotopolicy for more information. Special Exhibitions FREE WI-FI 101d 101e 101c The Villa dei Papiri 105 212 206 210 Join network GettyLink for free Wi-Fi during your visit. 201– Special Exhibitions 105 J. Paul Getty, the Collector 205 104 114 106 Basilica 101c 101f 215 Special Exhibitions: In Focus Accessibility 107 J. Paul Getty, Life and Legacy 101 207 209 ATRIUM WHEELCHAIRS AND STROLLERS 108 Temple of Hercules Available without charge on a first-come, first-served basis in the Entry Pavilion.

103 115 RESTROOMS GettyGuide 208 All restrooms include accessible facilities. Most include baby-changing tables. The Classical World in Context Pick-Up Desk The family restroom includes a breastfeeding area and a private facility in which you can assist a companion. 101e Persia and Bactria SERVICE ANIMALS 101f The Classical World in Context Service animals, such as a guide dog for the blind, are welcome at the Getty Villa. 114 Palymra: Loss and Remembrance MUSEUM RESOURCES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENTRANCE Assisted listening devices are available for the Orientation Theater. Multimedia tour transcriptions are available at the GettyGuide Desk. Stairs Information Desk GettyGuide® Learn More Sign-language interpretation is available ten days in advance by calling Enhance your gallery experience with (310) 440-7300 or (310) 440-7305 TTY. a GettyGuide Multimedia Player, 115 Museum Theater Elevator Coat Check Desk Open captioning in English is provided for the Museum Theater film and for Introduction to the Getty Villa available at the Pick-Up Desk on the first floor of the Museum. videos throughout the galleries. 125 Family Forum Restrooms Accessible Route Bring ancient art alive in this hands-on discovery space for families. Contact Information PAY ONCE, PARK TWICE Get same-day parking at both the Call: (310) 440-7300 English or Spanish; Getty Villa and Center for one $15 relay service calls welcome. fee. Visit the Information Desk to (310) 440-7305 TTY line for deaf or obtain a coupon good for same-day Cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean hearing impaired. parking at the Center. E-mail: [email protected] Write: Visitor Services N 405 Neolithic Bronze Age Geometric Archaic Classical Hellenistic The J. Paul Getty Trust Greece 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1000 6000–3550 bc 3550–1200 bc 900–700 bc 700–480 bc 480–323 bc 323–30 bc Los Angeles, CA 90049-1687 THE GETTY CENTER Etruria Orientalizing period Archaic Classical Hellenistic For additional information, visit www.getty.edu. THE GETTY VILLA 720–580 bc 580–480 bc 480–323 bc 323–30 bc 10

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