The Getty Villa is an educational center and an art museum located at the easterly end of the Malibu coast in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. [2]

Jan 9, 2025 · The Getty Villa activated its emergency operations center at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, and within two hours, the fast-moving blaze had reached the grounds. Here's how the staff, museum and precious art ...

Mar 24, 2024 · The Getty Villa stands as a testament to the ancient world and the artistic achievements of civilizations long past. Nestled in the serene hills of Malibu, California, this cultural gem offers visitors a journey through time, exploring art, architecture, and history in one immersive experience.

Visit the Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades to enjoy Greek and Roman art housed in a re-created Roman seaside home.

Jun 26, 2019 · J. Paul Getty modeled the Malibu Villa after the Villa dei Papiri in Herculenium near Pompeii. Only part of the villa was excavated, but from floor plans, architects were able to recreate the dimensions of the ancient Roman villa.

Mar 25, 2010 · Inner Peristyle The Inner Peristyle provides an intimate resting spot at the center of the J Paul Getty Museum. Around a narrow reflecting pool sit replicas of finds from the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, including square marble basins and bronze statues depicting women who have come to draw water from a stream.

May 10, 2024 · On the Malibu coast, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, lies the Getty Villa, the part of the J. Paul Getty Trust dedicated to ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art.

Inside the Museum are new and renovated terrazzo floors and other interior details inspired by both Roman and modern models. New skylights and windows onto the Atrium and Inner Peristyle fill the galleries with natural light.

Nestled amongst the picturesque Malibu coast lies the Getty Villa, a one-of-a-kind amalgamation of an academic institution, an art museum, and masterful design.

May 6, 2014 · The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum’s collection of approximately 44,000 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. Over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection, with five additional galleries for changing exhibitions.