Inspiring human connections and mutual understanding through art

What We Do

  1. Visit

    The Getty Center's trademark round and square structures clad in travertine are pictured above the blossoming Central Garden under a blue sky with wispy clouds.

    Enjoy art, architecture, and gardens at our two unique locations: the Getty Center and the Getty Villa

  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

News & Stories

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  1. 7 Weird Things People Believed About the World in Medieval Europe

    Article

    Manuscript illustration of a group of people on green field watching boats in ocean

    Giant snails, devils, and werewolves, oh my!

    Jun 25, 2024

  2. Protecting a Legacy of African American Art

    Article

    LeRonn Brooks stands with arms crossed between two rows of storage lockers which have multicolored papers stuck to them

    After immersing himself in the New York City art scene, LeRonn Brooks is now building an African American art history archive at Getty

    Jun 19, 2024

  3. Reviving Zion

    Article

    Corner of church building with large glass windows, red brick, and tall metal cross in front.

    The Conserving Black Modernism grant program is helping to revitalize a Baptist church with deep ties to the civil rights movement

    Jun 18, 2024

Explore Our Work

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PST ART: Art & Science Collide

A landmark regional event that explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present

Resources

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Explore tools and support for work and study in visual art and cultural heritage