J. Paul Getty. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, into a family already in the petroleum business, he was one of the first people in the world with a fortune of over $1 billion U.S. dollars. He was an avid collector of art and antiquities, and his collection forms the basis of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California.
He purchased the 64-acre site in Malibu in 1945. After 9 years, he opened the J. Paul Getty Museum to exhibit his collection, of which Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities are important elements. In 1968, Mr. Getty decided to recreate a first-century Roman country house, the Villa dei Papiri. The Getty Villa opened to the public in 1974. It is one of America's finest holdings of ancient art.
The Getty Villa's setting, collections and programs are woven together to create an interesting and educational experience for students, scholars and basically anyone who is interested in art, history and beauty. A must go to when you are in Malibu in LA.
Getty's Villa
Malibu, CA
info@getty.edu
www.getty.edu
Thursday-Monday
10 to 5 pm.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Tickets are for free but are required in advance.
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noteworthy also is the Getty Center itself: http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/getty/index.htm
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