Celebrate and discover the art and exhibitions at the Getty Museum in events designed to inspire the whole family. Events are offered year-round and are always free!
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Springtime Fun at Getty
Featured Event
Artist at Work: Live Ceramic Demonstration
Select Saturdays April 13 through June 15
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Getty Villa
Join ceramicist London James in this free, drop-in program for all ages, where she will be using molds to create contemporary clay pieces demonstrating modern techniques in the field.
This is event is held through the day between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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Also at Getty Villa
Select Saturdays April 13 through June 15
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Create and decorate your own clay vessel using ancient techniques in this free, drop-in workshop for all ages.
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At Getty Center
Select Sundays from April 14 through June 30
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Harness the power of the sun to make one-of-a-kind photographic prints called cyanotypes by arranging flowers, leaves, and stencils on light-sensitive material.
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Select Sundays from July 14 through September 29
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Create your own perfume inspired by historical ingredients and scent combinations favored at the Court of Versailles in France in this free, drop-in program.
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Getty @ Home
Spark creativity, joy, and imagination with these hands-on projects inspired by Getty art. Ideal for children ages six to twelve.
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Family Festivals
Family festivals offer a day of celebration and discovery inspired by exhibitions at the Getty Center and Villa. Each unique festival features performances by local dance and music groups, storytelling, art-making workshops, and gallery activities.
Festivals are held on weekends in the summer.
Garden Concerts for Kids
Garden Concerts for Kids is a free outdoor music series for kids and their families in the Getty Center's Central Garden featuring some of the best children's musical artists from across the nation.
Please feel free to bring a picnic blanket, but lawn chairs are not allowed.
Concerts occur on weekends in August.
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Workshops and Demonstrations
Enjoy presentations of historical art-making techniques related to the Museum's collection and exhibitions. Meet artists, ask questions, and get close to the action during these free, drop-in programs for visitors of any age.
These programs are held throughout the year on weekends.
