Family programs are always free and offered year-round at the Getty Center and Villa! Create art in hands-on workshops, meet local artists at the Artist-at-Work demonstrations, dance to live bands at the Garden Concerts, be an Art Detective in the galleries, enjoy our special Family Festivals, and more!
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Discover and engage with art through Getty’s family-focused programs.

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Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop | Visión arcoíris: taller familiar
Family
Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow
Scents of the Ancient World: Pylos Perfume Family Workshop
Family
Build custom perfumes by exploring the spices and oils favored by the Mycenaeans in this free, drop-in workshop
Garden Concerts for Kids: 123 Andrés
Performance
Fresh, original songs blend Spanish and English, and feature an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America
Garden Concerts for Kids: Kymberly Stewart
Performance
Joyful songs blend jazz, gospel, and soulful pop, creating a sound that lifts up kids while keeping grown-ups grooving too
Related Resources
Family Visits to the Getty Center
Website
Prepare for your visit with tips and suggestions for making the most out of a day at the Center with kids
Family Visits to the Getty Villa Museum
Website
A visit to the Getty Villa is a sensory-filled adventure for all ages. Plan your visit to explore the ancient world with the entire family
Past
Collage Making: Family Workshop | Creación de collage: taller familiar
Family
Celebrate World Collage Day with a hands-on family workshop inspired by Getty’s collections
Getty Drawing Day
Course
Join us to try your hand at figure drawing and sketch from models wearing costumes inspired by the work of artist Gustave Caillebotte
The Art and Science of Falconry
Family
Learn about the history and practice of hawking and falconry, one of medieval nobility’s favorite pastimes, and meet live birds of prey
Artist-at-Work: Ancient Arms and Armor
Family
Join master blacksmith Tony Swatton as he demonstrates the materials and techniques used to make arms and armor in ancient Thrace
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