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Guide to the collections and architecture of the Getty Villa in Malibu, California
Last update: Aug 28th, 2009 URL: http://libguides.usc.edu/gettyvilla  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Event

Museum Series
The Getty Villa

 

Friday, September 4, 2009
Noon - 5 pm

 

General Information

The Getty Villa is located at

17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, California 90272
(310) 440-7300

Hours, Directions, and Parking

 
 

Introduction

The Getty Villa, the original site of the J. Paul Getty Museum, is a museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. The design is based on the Villa dei Papiri, a 1st century Roman estate in Herculaneum, Italy, which was partially excavated in the 18th century.  It is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to ancient art. It underwent a major renovation project and reopened in 2006.

Visit the TimeScape Room, containing interactive exhibits that focus on time, place, and artistic style in the ancient Mediterranean, and the Family Forum for some hands-on activities.

Performances and films are available (student rate tickets), as well as free lectures (tickets required).

 

Bird's Eye View

Bird's eye

 

Director, Collection Development

Profile ImageAmy Navratil Ciccone
Contact Info:
Doheny Memorial Library
MC-0187
213-740-1958
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Subjects:
Archaeology and Classics (primary); Architecture and Art History (secondary)

 

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