The Getty Villa is a museum located in Pacific Palisades, California, dedicated to the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. It is part of the Getty Trust and was established by oil tycoon J. Paul Getty in 1974. The villa is designed to resemble a Roman country house, featuring beautiful gardens and a collection of over 44,000 antiquities. Visitors to the Getty Villa can explore various galleries showcasing sculptures, pottery, and decorative arts from antiquity. The museum also offers educational programs, exhibitions, and events that promote understanding of ancient civilizations and their influence on modern culture.