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J Paul Getty Life & Legacy @ Getty Center

Saturday, Jan 04


This permanent display provides insight into the life and legacy of J. Paul Getty, the art collector and businessman who used his fortune to create an institution dedicated to the diffusion of artistic and general knowledge. The installation includes three objects collected personally by Mr. Getty and a digital interactive experience in the form of touch screens that visitors can explore to learn about Getty's art collection, his personal life, business dealings, and establishment of the Trust and the Museum.

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South Pavilion, Plaza Level

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