The Getty Villa survived the worst fire in Los Angeles history because of key construction and landscaping choices.
The Getty Villa's construction, technology, and staff training helped it survive the Palisades fire. Here's what it takes to ...
Before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a massive collection of scrolls sat in what is known today as the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum. It would have been a must-see destination in ancient ...
Understandably, the Villa is temporarily closed. The horrendous Pacific Palisades fire annihilated huge swaths of the surrounding community and burned some of the Getty Villa’s grounds.
The Getty Villa survived the Pacific Palisades fire, aided by its construction and technology. The museum's staff also spent days protecting the property and its artifacts from flames and smoke.