![]() She had been offered a lovely sum of money – £500 – by Curtis, a dodgy friend of her husband, for some information. One, badly burnt in a fire, who they had nicknamed Crispy, had been here for two years. But a few, names unknown, were here for months. And mostly they were short-stay, before going off to a funeral home. The name, date of death, if known, and suspected cause of death, also if known. When she cleaned Mrs Grace’s office, she liked to sneak a look at the ledger.Īll the details were recorded there. ![]() As she went about her work, she always wondered what fate had brought each of them here. ![]() Their names were on tags tied to their big toes – except for the occasional ones who arrived with no feet.ĭebbie was nosey. They lay behind the doors on racks of shelves, wrapped in white plastic. She counted from the names on the fridge doors. Most of them, she guessed, had had a pretty shitty day, which was why they were in this place. Which was why she liked to chat away, telling them all about her day and asking them about theirs. They’re much scarier!’Īlthough, in truth, with the flickering lights and the hum of the fridges, she was always just a little nervous in here. Her friends asked her how she could stand to work here. They never answered her back – well, at least no one had yet – and she was pretty glad about that. ‘Bet you wish you weren’t here!’ she would add. every weekday, when she let herself into the silent mortuary, to clean. ‘Hello, boys and girls!’ she would greet them all at 10 p.m. RestroomsĪ family restroom, with a private nursing area and a unisex stall for helping a companion, is located in the Museum's South Pavilion.All of our public restrooms have diaper-changing tables.Debbie talked to the dead. Standard strollers and 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. Carriers that require a child to be placed on the back are not allowed and must be checked at the Coat Check located in the Museum Entrance Hall.īaby bottles are allowed in the galleries, but all other food and beverages are not. Gallery Restrictionsįront-facing child carriers are the only type of carrier permitted in galleries. Picnic tables, benches, and lawns are also available at the Lower Tram Station. Or bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn next to the Central Garden or at any public seating area. See the menu-and skip lines by preordering and paying for meals-online. Where to Eatīox lunches and drinks are for sale at the Garden Terrace Cafe and coffee carts to the right of the Museum entrance and in the Museum Courtyard. Make Artīring some paper and pencils or colored pencils and draw in the galleries or outside-whatever inspires you! Please note that pens and markers are not permitted in the galleries, and that adults should carry pencils when not in use. Choose a theme, like animals, insects, hairstyles, shapes, textures, etc., and find artworks that fit the theme as you visit the galleries. Players take turns asking for clues and guessing. For example, “I spy a tall tree.” Or, focus on one artwork and the “spy” picks a detail for the others to guess. Someone in your group silently picks an artwork that the others can all see and then gives clues to their choice. “I Spy” is an easy game to play in the galleries. Here are some prompts to get you started: What happened right before the moment we see here? What’s going to happen next? Play a Game Make up a story with your child about an artwork they find interesting. You might try: Which is your favorite work of art in this gallery? Least favorite? Which artwork would you want to take home? Why? Where would you put it? Tell Stories Pick a gallery and ask your child to talk about which artworks appeal to them and why, or about how they’re similar or different. Here’re a couple to start you off: What's happening here? What would it be like to be a part of this work of art? Play Art Critic Ask Questionsįind out what your kids think about the art and keep the conversation going by asking for answers rather than giving them. Audio ToursĮnjoy guides about animals, angels, and monsters featuring stories, music, and sounds inspired by Museum objects. Pick them up in the Museum Entrance Hall. Hunt for clues as you explore the Getty Center inside and out and uncover the answers to trivia questions on these cards. Indoors, explore art with your kids-and don’t worry if you’re not an art expert yourself! Art Detective Cards Outdoors, stroll the gardens and discover hundreds of colorful and unusual plants. The tram ride, gardens and outdoor spaces, and art galleries are fun for families to enjoy together.
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