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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 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 Inner Peristyle ancient houses in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum Decorative motifs are often drawn to realize his vision. from nature. The capitals of the Corinthian columns on the south side are inspired by the curling The Getty Villa, which opened in 1974, embodies leaves of the acanthus plant, which Getty’s love for classical art and architecture. Today can be seen growing in the Inner the museum provides an enduring home for his Peristyle and East Garden. 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 Elevator Pathway to Museum Herb Garden Most Roman houses had both 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 Taxi/Rideshare of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were paved with large, polygonal stones. 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. Gallery 103 Gallery 104 Gallery 108 Gallery 109 Gallery 110 Gallery 111 Gallery 113 Gallery 207 Gallery 209 Gallery 210 Gallery 213 Gallery 214 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 with Polyphemos (The Getty Bronze) of Isidora the Life of Achilles Bacchic Scene EAST GARDEN General Information Greek Art Roman Art GALLERY GUIDELINES Please do not touch the works of art. 101D Greek Coins and Gems 201 Upper Peristyle Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries. 110 111 202 217 216 103 Athenian Vases 120 206 Collecting Antiquities Please refrain from cell phone conversations and the use of speakerphones, and 214 215 125 set ringers to silent. 104 Archaic and Classical Greece 207– Roman Sculpture 209 EAST EAST BAG AND COAT CHECK 109 The Greeks in Southern STAIR STAIR Italy and Sicily 210 Roman Egypt All bags may be subject to security inspection. Backpacks, umbrellas, bags, purses, 109 203 and packages larger than 11 x 17 x 8 inches must be checked at the parcel 111 The Hellenistic World 211 The Roman Villa check in the Entry Pavilion. 113 Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece 212 Late Antiquity PHOTOGRAPHY 213 Achilles Sarcophagus Photography and video using handheld devices and existing light are welcome outdoors and in the permanent collection galleries. Selfie sticks may be used 108 112 OUTER PERISTYLE SOUTH Etruscan Art 214 Greek and Roman Glass 204 201 201 213 BALCONY outdoors only. Tripods, monopods, and drones are not permitted. Photographs and videos are for personal use only and may not be sold. Professional shoots, 216 Roman Treasury 110 The Etruscans including wedding and modeling, are not permitted. The Getty reserves the right, 217 The Villa at Boscoreale in its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph or 113 videotape on its premises. Visit getty.edu/villaphotopolicy for more information. J. Paul Getty and the Villa 106 211 FREE WI-FI 107 118 Special Exhibitions 205 INNER PERISTYLE 201 Join network GettyLink for free Wi-Fi during your visit. 101C The Villa dei Papiri 201– Special Exhibitions 105 J. Paul Getty, the Collector 101D 101E 105 205 212 206 210 Accessibility 106 Basilica 215 Special Exhibitions: In Focus WHEELCHAIRS AND STROLLERS 107 J. Paul Getty, Life and Legacy 114 104 Available without charge on a first-come, first-served basis in the Entry Pavilion. 101C 101F 108 Temple of Hercules 101 207 209 RESTROOMS ATRIUM All restrooms include accessible facilities. Most include baby-changing tables. The family restroom includes a breastfeeding area and a private facility in which The Classical World in Context you can assist a companion. 103 115 GettyGuide 208 101E Persia and Bactria Pick-Up Desk SERVICE ANIMALS Service animals, such as a guide dog for the blind, are welcome at the Getty Villa. 101F The Classical World in Context RESOURCES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED 114 Assyria: Palace Art of Ancient Iraq 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 Learn More MUSEUM (310) 440-7300 or (310) 440-7305 TTY. ENTRANCE Open captioning in English is provided for the Museum Theater film and for 115 Museum Theater Stairs Information Desk GettyGuide® videos throughout the galleries. Introduction to the Getty Villa Enhance your gallery experience with a GettyGuide Multimedia Player, 125 Family Forum Elevator Coat Check Desk available at the Pick-Up Desk on Bring ancient art alive in this hands-on the first floor of the Museum. discovery space for families. Restrooms Accessible Route Contact Information PAY ONCE, PARK TWICE Get same-day parking at both the Call: (310) 440-7300 English or Spanish; Getty Villa and Center. Free admission. relay service calls welcome. Parking rates vary. Visit the Information (310) 440-7305 TTY line for deaf or Desk to obtain a coupon good for Cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean hearing impaired. same-day 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 THE GETTY CENTER Etruria Orientalizing period Archaic Classical Hellenistic For additional information, visit getty.edu. THE GETTY VILLA 720–580 BC 580–480 BC 480–323 BC 323–30 BC 10 Republican period Imperial period Late Antiquity Rome PACIFIC OCEAN 509–30 BC 27 BC– AD 250–650 The J. Paul Getty Trust © 2019 J. Paul Getty Trust One Getty. ® 6000 BC 3500 BC 1200 BC 900 BC 800 BC 700 BC 600 BC 500 BC 400 BC 300 BC 200 BC 100 BC BC AD AD 100 AD 200 AD 300 AD 400 AD 500 October 2019 Two Locations..
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