Thursday, October 24, 2024

Area Attractions - Fall/Winter 2024 Events at Getty

Here are a variety of fun weekend programs that families can enjoy at the Getty Center and Getty Villa. All of them are free with reservation!

 

 

Street Science

Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

The Getty Center

Street Science brings interactive science to life with exciting live experiments, thrilling demonstrations, and captivating stories told in family-friendly performances featuring chemistry, special effects, and more. Shows run throughout the day, offering playful, engaging science fun for all ages. Street Science is presented as part of the PST ART + Science Family Festival, created by Getty and Edinburgh Science. This is a free, drop-in program.

 

Cosmic Connections: Family Workshop

Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11 am

Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 11 am

Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 11 am

Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11 am

The Getty Center

In the Middle Ages, scientists calculated the position of the stars and planets using tools like volvelles (wheel charts) and mechanical astrolabes. Learn more about these fascinating instruments and create a volvelle to discover your medieval zodiac sign, related planet, constellation, and more. This free, drop-in program complements two of Getty's PST ART exhibitions—Rising Signs: The Medieval Science of Astrology and Lumen: The Art and Science of Light.

 

Thracian Animal Medallion: Family Workshop

Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11 am

Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11 am

The Getty Villa

Make your own animal medallion inspired by real and mythological creatures of ancient Thrace. Discover metalsmithing techniques like repoussé and chasing (the art of making impressions in metal) in this free drop-in workshop. This program complements the exhibition Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.

 

Artist-at-Work: Ancient Arms and Armor

Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 am

The Getty Villa

Join master blacksmith Tony Swatton as he demonstrates materials and techniques used in making arms and armor of ancient Thrace, from basic metal shaping to fine surface decoration. This is a free, drop-in program and complements the exhibition Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.

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