Katherine, an 82-year-old, rejoiced at the reunion with her beloved cat, Aggie, who went missing during the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. After two long months, Katherine received the joyful news that Aggie had been found alive.
The Getty Villa Museum, situated near the fire’s path, has announced its reopening following the disaster that took place in January. The fire, which lasted nearly a month, resulted in the destruction of thousands of structures and the loss of 12 lives. Fortunately, the villa was spared, but the surrounding vegetation was affected. Katherine Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, expressed gratitude to staff and first responders for safeguarding the museum’s collections and announced a reopening date of June 27. To manage traffic on the fire-impacted Pacific Coast Highway, visitation will be limited to 500 visitors daily, with a parking fee of $25.
The Getty Villa, an art museum and educational center, has been closed since January 7. It showcases the art and culture of ancient civilizations, founded by oil magnate J. Paul Getty in 1974. During the fire, preventative measures were taken, including sealing museum galleries and deploying fire-safety systems.
As part of its reopening, the museum will feature “The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece,” an exhibition running through January 2026. This display will include over 230 artifacts from the Mycenaean civilization, marking its significance as the first of its kind in North America focused on this era. Unfortunately, another exhibition planned for January had to close permanently due to fire damage.
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