Exhibition Tour: Lumen The Art and Science of Light

Tour
A dove flies above the head of the Virgin Mary in a gilded Renaissance panel painting

Coronation of the Virgin, about 1420, Gentile da Fabriano. Tempera and gold leaf on panel, 36 5/8 × 25 1/4 in. Getty Museum, 77.PB.92

Daily, through Dec 8

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Museum Galleries

Free

Tours are always free, and do not require a ticket. However, the Center requires a timed-entry reservation. Please note, there is a fee for parking.

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About

This 45-minute tour focuses on precious objects from the western European medieval world which create or respond to dazzling experiences of light. Engage with these historic artifacts that connect early scientific thought to Jewish, Islamic and Christian traditions, and see contemporary artworks that extend the theme of light and perception to the present day.

    Times

    Daily

    11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

    Saturdays

    11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm

    Know Before You Go

    Capacity

    20
    First-come, first-served

    Duration

    45 minutes

    How to join

    Confirm which tours are running on the day of your visit at the Information Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall.

    Join your tour a few minutes before its scheduled start time at the Information Desk, where our Visitor Services colleagues will direct you to the guide leading the tour. Groups are provided with Assistive Listening Devices (ALD), which amplify the guide's voice in busy galleries.

    What to expect

    Our guides lead interactive tours that are different each time. While they share their unique perspective and knowledge about the collections and exhibitions, we encourage you to make the tour your own by sharing observations and asking questions. We want to hear what you think!

    This tour is predominantly indoors, with brief moments outside. There are a few specific stops for active engagement with individual artworks. Although benches are available in many galleries, seating may or may not be available depending on the route chosen by your guide.

    Accessibility

    Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lower Tram Station above the parking structure and at the Coat Check Room in the Museum Entrance Hall.

    For more information on how we can support your visit to the Getty Center, learn more about accessibility at Getty.

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