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The Getty Center presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views. The Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, USA, is the current home of the J. Paul Getty Museum as well as a research institute, the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), grant program, and leadership institute. The museum opened on December 16, 1997. It is owned and operated by the J. Paul Getty Trust. The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, California, USA, is part of the J. Paul Getty Museum.