The Egyptian Book of the Dead

A series of ritual spells inscribed on funerary objects to achieve a blessed afterlife, this exhibition illuminates how ancient Egyptians understood the cosmos, the world of the gods, and the nature of existence

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A seated ancient Egyptian figure on papyrus is placed on a geometric background of red and yellow shapes with outlines of more figures from Egyptian papyri.

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    Three people, a woman with long dark hair and a man pushing an elderly woman in a wheelchair, wander through a museum gallery filled with marble sculpture busts.

    Enjoy the art, architecture, and gardens of our two unique sites

  2. Art & Archives

    Two people wander through an art gallery filled with sculptures, pointing to the details in a stone bust

    Our art and research collections span ancient to modern times

  3. Research & Conservation

    A person seated before a large wooden table looks at a black-and-white stereograph of a streetscape through a modern stereoscope, while other stereographs are scattered on the table.

    We conduct and support research and conservation of visual art and cultural heritage in Los Angeles and throughout the world

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  1. Following the Paper Trail

    Article

    A drawing of people dancing viewed under a handheld magnifying glass.

    How curators solved mysteries in a 100-year-old prints and drawings collection

    Mar 18, 2026

  2. Celebrate Earth Month at Getty

    Press Release

    Rows of purple flowers bloom in a large garden, behind them a maze of green

    Getty invites visitors to honor Mother Earth through poetry in the garden, mindful gallery tours, collage workshops and more

    Mar 18, 2026

  3. Getty’s Annual ”College Night” Returns to the Getty Center

    Press Release

    People wander through the courtyard of a large, modern building, taking photos and laughing.

    Students can explore art after dark through guided tours, interactive art stations, music and a full lineup of free activities

    Mar 11, 2026

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PST ART 2030

Landmark region-wide collaboration will explore artistic and cultural exchange between Southern California and the Pacific Rim

A painting of a large arched bridge silhouetted against a deep blue sky with a full moon centered beneath the arch and trees framing the scene.

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