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The J. Paul Getty Villa
Today BusyBee took a field trip to Malibu, or Pacific Palisades depending on who you ask, to see the Getty Villa.This is not to be confused with the Getty Center, though owned by the same man originally.
This place is gorgeous! Overlooking the ocean, The Getty Villa was originally J. Paul’s home in Malibu. And it. IS. HUGE! It was reopened as an educational center/ museum to the public in 2008.
There are always the Greek and Roman antiquities are on display but right now there are changing exhibitions.
In Search of Biblical Lands: From Jerusalem to Jordan in Nineteenth-century Photography
March 2–September 12, 2011
Apollo from Pompeii: Investigating an Ancient Bronze
March 2–September 12, 2011
Molten Color: Glassmaking in Antiquity
October 8, 2009–Ongoing
Roman Ephebe from Naples
May 7, 2009–Ongoing
I have to say, though, that my favorite part of it all, was just standing in between the two gardens with the breeze. I could hear the fountains behind me, and see the large pool, fountains and ocean in front of me. It’s quite the place, and it’s free. *parking is $15*
If you can visit the Villa, please do. But remember it’s a museum or sorts, no yelling or running. Oh and you can only touch the Venus 
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