Getty Villa News

The latest news and stories about the work, programs, and collections of the Getty Villa

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  1. How the Getty Logo Started and Where It’s Going

    A painting of a large group of people dancing in a park overlaid by the Getty logo.

    As Getty’s new digital-friendly logo and first-ever tagline debut, we also look back to the 1980s, when typographer Larry Brady created Getty’s initial commissioned logo and typeface

    Apr 22, 2026

  2. Getty Announces Major Modernization Efforts to Enhance Visitor Experience, Accessibility, and Energy Resilience

    A panoramic shot of the Getty Center buildings at the top of the hill of the campus, looking east with the skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles in the far background.

    Getty Center will temporarily close to the public from spring 2027–spring 2028; Getty Villa will remain open with additional offerings

    Apr 9, 2026

  3. Rebuilding for Resilience

    A person wearing a cap and yellow safety vest smiles while observing purple flowers in a green landscape.

    Drawing on lessons from historic Mediterranean sites, staff are planning a Getty Villa landscape that honors Roman models while adapting to Southern California’s changing environment

    Apr 8, 2026

  4. Getty's Egyptian Book of the Dead Lives Again

    Ancient Egyptian papyrus featuring columns of hieroglyphics surrounding a central image of a seated pharaoh and human-animal hybrids.

    The exhibition, previously shown in 2023, features Getty's Book of the Dead manuscripts

    Feb 23, 2026