Art for Everyone! K12 Program at the Getty Museums
Whether on site at the Getty Center, the Getty Villa Museum, or online with Virtual Art Explorations, students will engage in deep investigations, close looking, drawing exercises, movement activities, and more. During a Getty field trip, students explore a selection of artworks using inquiry-based learning that centers on students' experiences and fosters a deep appreciation for the arts and culture.
To reserve your Virtual Art Exploration, please review the information below for Virtual Field Trips.
To reserve an on-site field trip for the Getty Center or Getty Villa Museum, please review the information below.
Registration for tour programs for the Getty Center for the 2025-26 school year will open on April 4, 2025.
To reserve your Virtual Art Exploration, please review the information below for Virtual Field Trips.
To reserve an on-site field trip for the Getty Center or Getty Villa Museum, please review the information below.
Registration for tour programs for the Getty Center for the 2025-26 school year will open on April 4, 2025.
On-Site
Virtual
- Getty Center
Reservations are available for the following programs, dates, and times:
2024-25 School Year
September 3, 2024 - June 10, 2025; Tuesdays - Fridays at 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.
Summer 2025
Summer tours are led by Teen Gallery Guides.
July 9 - August 1, 2025; Tuesday, July 15th & Wednesday - Friday at 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 1:15 p.m.
2025-26 School Year
September 2, 2025 - May 29, 2026; Tuesdays - Fridays at 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.
- >Getty Villa
Reservations are currently unavailable for guided tours. Teachers with existing reservations have been notified and all booked visits through June 9, 2025 have been canceled.
- Getty Virtual Art Explorations
Beginning February 3, 2025, online sessions will be available Monday - Friday. Reservations are now open for booking!
2024-25 School Year
February 3, 2025 - June 10, 2025 on Mondays - Fridays at 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Fall 2025
September 8, 2025 - December 19, 2025 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
You guys are amazing! My school in East L.A. has zero funds for field trips. You provided a field trip that not only educated, but inspired our students (and teachers too!)
Each year the Getty welcomes more than 160,000 K-12 students to the Getty Center and Villa to experience tours, programs, and creative spaces. A trip to the Getty is a multi-media experience; therefore, learning is enhanced through sensory and tactile inputs. Conversations about art can also spark an appreciation of culture and increase students' ability to think critically about the arts.
Art Education for Everyone
Every student deserves creative exploration of art, and we hope to provide an experience that enriches students' connection to it. At a time when art education is removed from so many schools and districts, especially in underserved communities, we hope to work with you to fill the gap. We can give you an arts education experience that can have a remarkable impact on students' academic, emotional, and social outcomes. Studies suggest that students who participate in a field trip to an art museum show increased empathy, tolerance and critical thinking skills. A strong arts education will inspire our next generation of activist, explorers, designers, and scholars. The Getty is proud to be a resource for Los Angeles communities.