Papyrus Scroll Making: Family Workshop

Art Making & Family in Family Programming series
Ancient Egyptian papyrus featuring columns of hieroglyphics surrounding a central image of a seated pharaoh and human-animal hybrids.

Papyrus of Pasherashakhet (detail), Egyptian, about 375–275 BCE. Ink on papyrus. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Kraus

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Drop-in
11am–3pm
Jun 20 and 27, Jul 11 and 25, and Aug 1 and 15

Getty Villa

Outer Peristyle

Free

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

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About

Create your own papyrus scene inspired by vignettes from the Book of the Dead, a collection of spells that provided ancient Egyptians with guidance for the afterlife.

Know Before You Go

What can I bring?

All supplies are provided for this art-making activity.

We encourage you to make a day of your visit by bringing a blanket or towel to sit on, along with your own picnic to enjoy!

However, please be aware that certain items are prohibited to protect our grounds and collections, including folding chairs, glass, metal cutlery, and alcohol.

See the full list of prohibited items in our FAQs.

Strollers and Child Carriers

Front-facing child carriers are the only type of carrier permitted in galleries and strollers must be smaller than 31 in x 52 in (79 cm x 132 cm).

Complimentary strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Entry Pavilion.

Please read our FAQs for more details on planning your family visit.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs are also available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis in the same location as our strollers.

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

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