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Free Hours at L.A. Museums (PDF, 269 KB)
Autry National Center
Craft and Folk Art Museum
Fowler Museum at UCLA
Hammer Museum
Huntington Library
Japanese American National Museum
LACMA
Los Angeles Public Library
MAK Center for Art & Architecture
MOCA
Museum of Latin American Art
Natural History Museum
Norton Simon Museum
Orange County Museum of Art
Pacific Asia Museum
Pasadena Museum of California Art
Santa Monica Museum of Art
Skirball Cultural Center
Family Activities
February 4, 2012
Family Art Stops
Weekends through May 20, 2012
2 pm, 2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.

Learn more about Family Art Stops

February 11, 2012
Family Drawing Hour: Artful Improvisation
Saturday February 11, 2012
3:30 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Come improvise with us in this one-hour drawing workshop in the galleries. We'll create drawings inspired by the Museum's collection and our imaginations! The program is geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but anyone can participate. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

February 18, 2012
Family Drawing Hour: Shapes and Grapes
Saturday February 18, 2012
3:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


How do artists make real-life objects look three-dimensional in paintings? Find out by examining shapes seen in works of art at the Getty, then create your own drawing in this one-hour guided workshop. Geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but all are welcome. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

March 10, 2012
Family Drawing Hour: Artful Improvisation
Saturday March 10, 2012
3:30 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Come improvise with us in this one-hour drawing workshop in the galleries. We'll create drawings inspired by the Museum's collection and our imaginations! The program is geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but anyone can participate. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

March 24, 2012
Family Drawing Hour: Shapes and Grapes
Saturday March 24, 2012
3:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


How do artists make real-life objects look three-dimensional in paintings? Find out by examining shapes seen in works of art at the Getty, then create your own drawing in this one-hour guided workshop. Geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but all are welcome. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

April 3, 2012
Family Art Stops
Tuesdays - Fridays April 3 - April 13, 2012
2 pm, 2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.

April 21, 2012
Family Drawing Hour: Artful Improvisation
Saturday April 21, 2012
3:30 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Come improvise with us in this one-hour drawing workshop in the galleries. We'll create drawings inspired by the Museum's collection and our imaginations! The program is geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but anyone can participate. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

April 28, 2012
Family Drawing Hour: Shapes and Grapes
Saturday April 28, 2012
3:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


How do artists make real-life objects look three-dimensional in paintings? Find out by examining shapes seen in works of art at the Getty, then create your own drawing in this one-hour guided workshop. Geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but all are welcome. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

May 19, 2012
Family Drawing Hour: Artful Improvisation
Saturday May 19, 2012
3:30 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Come improvise with us in this one-hour drawing workshop in the galleries. We'll create drawings inspired by the Museum's collection and our imaginations! The program is geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but anyone can participate. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

May 26, 2012
Art Adventures for Families
Weekends May 26 - June 30, 2012
2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Our one-hour tours for children (ages 5 and up) and adults to enjoy together feature a fun, activity-filled visit to the galleries. Space is limited. Sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

Family Drawing Hour: Shapes and Grapes
Saturday May 26, 2012
3:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


How do artists make real-life objects look three-dimensional in paintings? Find out by examining shapes seen in works of art at the Getty, then create your own drawing in this one-hour guided workshop. Geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but all are welcome. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.

May 29, 2012
Family Art Stops
Tuesdays - Fridays May 29 - June 29, 2012
2 pm, 2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center


Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.

Family Activities
February 4, 2012
Art Odyssey for Families
Weekends
2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa


This 45-minute journey through the galleries is a fun, activity-filled experience for children (ages 5 and up) and adults to enjoy together. Space is limited. Ofrecida en español. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.

Learn more about Art Odyssey

April 21, 2012
Family Festival
Saturday April 21, 2012
10 am - 5 pm
Getty Villa


Join in a day celebrating Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. The goddess of passion, beauty and pleasure was one of the most widely worshiped deities of the ancient world. Engaging workshops, enchanting storytelling, and haunting performances of music and dance all re-imagine Aphrodite in the world of 21st century Los Angeles.


Reservations available beginning March 22.