Self-Guided Visit Activities


Pre-Visit Activities for the Center

Activities for Grades K-5
• basic questions for teaching
• treasure hunts
• worksheets exploring art concepts

Activities for Grades 6-8
• basic questions for teaching
• worksheets exploring portraiture

Activities for Grades 9-12
• basic questions for teaching
• worksheets exploring allegory in art

Architecture & Gardens of the Center

Post-Visit Activities for the Center

Create Your Own Gallery Lesson
Mix and match our worksheets to create your own experience. Includes tips about works of art in our collection and themes that work with them.
 
 

Self-Guided Visit Activities


Pre-Visit Orientation to the Villa

Print & Go Activities for Grades K-2
Draw shapes, play 'I Spy,' weave a story chain, or spark conversation! These activities, with simple instructions for chaperones, can be done in any gallery, with any object.

Print & Go Activities for Grades 3-5
Play a game, tell stories, draw an object, or dance it out! These activities, with simple instructions for chaperones, can be done in any gallery, with any work of art.

Print & Go Activities for Grades 6-8
Write a poem, tell stories, make a blind drawing, or act it out! These activities, with simple instructions for chaperones, can be done in any gallery, with any work of art.

Print & Go Activities for Grades 9-12
Write a poem, tell stories, make a blind drawing, or act it out! These activities, with simple instructions for chaperones, can be done in any gallery, with any work of art.

Family Forum
Enjoy this docent-facilitated learning space at the Getty Villa, filled with hands-on activities designed to encourage families and school groups (grades K-8) to explore, play, and learn together. Available on a first-come first-served basis, please make your reservation upon arrival.

Teacher-Created Visit Activities
For grades K–12. Activities created by teachers who participated in the annual Villa Summer Institute, including in-gallery worksheets with pre- and post-visit activities for exploring the Villa.

Architecture & Gardens of the Villa
For grades K–12. In-gallery worksheets with pre- and post-visit activities, and a PowerPoint slideshow to orient your students.

My Getty Villa Travel Log
For grades K–5. Take your students on a journey into the ancient world. Six activities for students to practice writing about, observing, and drawing works of ancient art.

Create Your Own Gallery Lesson
Tips for connecting with subjects you are already covering in your classroom using the collection of ancient art at the Getty Villa.

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