Getty Villa 50th Anniversary 2025 Event. Tucked away in the hills above the constant hum of a winding coastal highway 1 north of santa monica, california, a symbol of one man’s obsession with the roman empire is celebrating its 50th anniversary. For the 50th anniversary of the getty villa, which opened this month in 1974, you can experience the permanent collection plus rotating exhibitions.
Check out the upcoming event and concert calendar for the getty center along with detailed artist, ticket and venue information including photos, videos, bios, and address. As the villa celebrates its 50th anniversary, we journeyed back to its early days as a collector’s seaside retreat and traced some of the most memorable moments in its colorful history.