Getty Center art tour for kids ages 6-12: Learn to look

Learn how artists use color, line and composition, then take home proof you did

A private Getty Center art tour for children ages 6-12 teaches visual literacy through hands-on looking at real paintings and sculptures. The guide uses tactile aids and demonstrations to show how artists work, what to notice in a composition, and why a piece matters historically. Adult chaperones learn alongside the kids, and every child leaves with an Art Appreciation Badge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Interactive art tour for children

• Introduction to art elements
• Explore color, line, and composition
• Learn about sculpture forms
• Discover artwork history and narratives
• Receive Art Appreciation Badge

The experience

The tour runs one hour and focuses on teaching your child how to look at art rather than just what to look at. Instead of moving through galleries passively, the guide points out elements like color, line, perspective and form in works you'll actually stand in front of, then asks questions that get kids thinking like artists themselves. Tactile aids and visual demonstrations let children understand the techniques and motivations behind what they're seeing: knowledge that sticks with them at any museum they visit later.

You'll move through the Getty Center with a live English-speaking guide who keeps the pace right for ages 6-12 while making sure the adults in the group stay engaged too. The guide brings assisted listening devices if anyone needs them, and the Getty's galleries are fully wheelchair accessible. Strollers are welcome for younger siblings who tag along. At the end, each child receives an Art Appreciation Badge: a tangible reminder of what they learned and discovered together.

Groups of up to six travel at the standard rate. If your group is larger, the operator can accommodate up to 35 people with an additional per-person cost. The Getty Center sits near public transportation, and all areas are accessible. If the posted times don't work for your schedule, you can request a different slot when you book.

What’s included

• Wheelchair.
• sanitized assisted listening devices.
• stroller access.
• Art Appreciation Badge for each child.

Options for this experience

2 options

Getty Center Tours for Kids!Up to 12 people · Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Groups of more than 6 people: $25 per personUp to 6 people · Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to2d before

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Quick Culture

Is this one for you?The one-hour format fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating your whole day, and the private guide adjusts the pace to hold kids' attention while keeping adults engaged. Book this if you want your child to learn how to look at art, not just see it, and leave with a concrete skill they'll use at every museum after.

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Top questions

What does my child actually learn on this Getty Center tour?

The guide teaches visual literacy by walking through real artworks and pointing out elements like color, line, composition, perspective and forms of sculpture. Kids learn the historical and narrative context of pieces, and the guide demonstrates the techniques artists use, so the knowledge applies to any museum they visit later, not just the Getty.

Can I bring a younger sibling who's under 6?

Strollers are welcome, so an infant or toddler can come along in a pram. The operator does not recommend the tour itself for children under 6 unless they're in a stroller for the full hour.

How many kids can go on one tour?

Up to six children travel at the standard rate per booking. Groups larger than six can be accommodated up to 35 people total, with an additional per-person cost for anyone over six.

What happens if the posted tour times don't fit our schedule?

You can request a different time when you book. The operator will work with you to find a slot that works for your group.

Is the Getty Center accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes. All areas and surfaces at the Getty Center are wheelchair accessible, and the tour includes a wheelchair if you need one. Assisted listening devices are also available.