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Things to Do at the Getty Villa
Join in on the fun as we celebrate 50 years in Los Angeles
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On January 16, 1974, the Getty Villa Museum opened its doors to the public.
Throughout its 50 years, has continued to be a beloved Los Angeles destination and landmark.
We’re celebrating this milestone all year with a variety of activities that you can enjoy online, or amongst our galleries. We hope you’ll celebrate with us.
Revisit Our Bumpy Beginnings
Today, the Getty Villa is one of the world’s most popular museums. But 50 years ago, when we first opened, the critics were less than impressed. We can barely believe it either, but we have proof: watch this collection of some of the first news clippings about our then-new Los Angeles museum.
Spoiler alert: we won them over in the end, and for the next 50 years.
Get Into the Groove
What was it like to be at the Getty Villa in 1974? The next time you browse the Villa's online collection, or visit us in the Pacific Palisades, pop in this playlist of 50 songs on the radio and TV the year we opened.
Enjoy the sounds of Elton John, the Mary Tyler Moore Soundtrack, Aretha Franklin and more of the tunes that Getty's first visitors, curators, and critics heard on the radio while browsing our galleries.
Getty Instagram follower the_abc_3 taking a family photo at one of the Getty Villa Museum's most popular photo spots
Take a Photo With Us
The Getty Villa is not just home to fascinating Greek and Roman antiquities. It is also a beautiful re-created Roman country home with beautiful gardens, mosaics, and peristyles, that are perfect photo opportunities.
When you visit us this year, look around for signs that mark the best spots to capture your visit for the Gram. Upload your favorite shot and tag us so we can see.
