SOUND LEVEL MANAGEMENT AT GETTY VILLA, MALIBU, CA

Associated Acoustical Consultants: Menlo Scientific

The Getty Villa, an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria, opened in January 2006. There are Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities arranged by themes including Gods and Goddesses, Dionysos and the Theater, and Stories of the Trojan War. Enjoy the Roman-inspired architecture and gardens.

Originally the home of J. Paul Getty, its conversion to a public museum has resulted in legal arguments dogging its opening since 1997.  One key concern of the neighborhood has been noise intrusion.  To help avert concerns, a Grozier system is employed to automatically reduce amplified sound levels.