Artists have always observed nature closely and depicted it across media. To celebrate Earth Month, take a behind-the-scenes visit to one of our study rooms with two drawings curators and Getty's sustainability director to see a special selection of nature-based art not usually on view.
Behind-the-Scenes: Nature and Art in the Drawings Study Room
Sheet of Studies of a Dragonfly, Grasshopper, Butterflies, Moths, and Beetles, about 1636, Pieter Holsteyn II. Opaque watercolor and grey wash, with touches of gum arabic, on vellum. Getty Museum
About
Times
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025
1pm
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025
3pm
Know Before You Go
Photo identification is required as this tour takes place outside of our public museum spaces.
Capacity
15
First-come, first-served
Duration
1 hr
How to join
Confirm which tours are running on the day of your visit at the Information Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall.
Join your tour 15 minutes before its scheduled start time at the Information Desk, where our Visitor Services colleagues will direct you to the guide leading the tour.
What to expect
Our guides lead interactive tours that are different each time. While they share their unique perspective and knowledge about the collections and exhibitions, we encourage you to make the tour your own by sharing observations and asking questions. We want to hear what you think!
This tour is indoors, and takes place in one of our study rooms, which is accessible. Seating is available in the study room, though the guides will move between artworks.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lower Tram Station above the parking structure and at the Coat Check Room in the Museum Entrance Hall.
Assistive Listening Devices are not provided for this tour.
For more information on how we can support your visit to the Getty Center, learn more about accessibility at Getty.
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