The Getty Villa Museum, known for its extensive collection of antiquities, is set to throw open its doors on June 27 after being closed due to the Palisades Fire that ignited on January 7. While the fire posed a serious threat to the facility and its neighboring areas, no artwork was harmed, thanks in part to "valiant efforts of the LAFD firefighters in the surrounding neighborhoods and targeted water drops," as NBC Los Angeles reported.
Detailed in a statement obtained by KTLA, Katherine Fleming, President and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, expressed "utmost gratitude and appreciation for Getty staff, first responders, and other agencies" for their efforts during the crisis. Due to the damage, visitors can expect to see some changes on the grounds. According to CBS News Los Angeles, more than 1,300 damaged trees were removed, and there is less vegetation due to fire damage.
The museum will have a limited operating schedule to reduce traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, opening its doors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Monday, as confirmed by FOX LA. Those planning a visit should note that daily attendance will be capped at 500, with required free timed-entry reservations that can be made online. Although the Villa is currently not accessible via Sunset Boulevard, guests will still be able to enter through the Pacific Coast Highway.
To mark its reopening, the Getty Villa will debut a new major exhibit titled "The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece," which explores over 230 works and artifacts from a noted epicenter of Mycenaean civilization. As part of their public programs schedule, a robust series of talks and events themed around the new exhibition will be offered both in person and online. Details about the scheduled events and the exhibition, which runs through January 12, 2026, are available on the museum's site, indicated by NBC Los Angeles.
In a distinct move rooted in an intersection of culture and comedy, Getty’s Outdoor Classical Theater is set to make a comeback, too, with the 19th annual production of "Oedipus the King, Mama!" co-produced by Troubadour Theater Company. This comes as a unique blend that is likely to pique the interest of visitors seeking a diverse cultural experience, as highlighted by the announcement on KTLA.
