In the hills above Malibu, the museum itself is a work of art

Southern California has a new blockbuster museum to add to itsmuch- lauded lineup. A $275 million renovation of the originalhilltop J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Villa in Malibu pays homageto Getty’s collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquitieswith a design that’s as culturally respectful as it isground-breaking. We toured the museum just before its Januaryopening with principal architect Jorge Silvetti, who highlightedsome of his favoritespots.

INFO: Getty Villa (10-5 Thu-Mon; free,but advance tickets required; parking $7; 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy.,Pacific Palisades; 310/440-7300)

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