Making Scents of the Ancient World: Pylos Perfume Workshop

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In this free, drop-in, perfume-making workshop, you can create your own perfume inspired by an ancient recipe from Pylos, in southern Greece

Select Saturdays and Sundays  Drop-in 11am-3pm  Course & Family in Family Programming series

Saturdays
Oct 18 and Dec 13, 2025  Jan 10, 2026

Sundays
Sep 21 and 28, and Nov 16, 2025

Getty Villa - Outer Peristyle

Free

Family programs are always free, and do not require a ticket. However, the Villa requires a timed-entry reservation. Please note, there is a fee for parking.

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In this free, drop-in, perfume-making workshop, you can create your own perfume inspired by an ancient recipe from Pylos, in southern Greece. Build custom perfumes by exploring the spices and oils favored by the Mycenaeans, some of which are still in use today, and discover how these materials were applied in antiquity.

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    Strollers and Child Carriers

    Front-facing child carriers are the only type of carrier permitted in galleries and strollers must be smaller than 31 in x 52 in (79 cm x 132 cm).

    Complimentary strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Entry Pavilion.

    Please read our FAQs for more details on planning your family visit.

    Accessibility

    Wheelchairs are also available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis in the same location as our strollers.

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