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

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    Our art and research collections span ancient to modern times

  3. Research & Conservation

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

News & Stories

All News & Stories

  1. Getty Announces Expansive Public Programming for PST Art: Art & Science Collide

    Press Release

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    New grants for programming bring Getty support to $19 million

    Oct 31, 2023

  2. A Rare 500-Year-Old Manuscript Gets a Second Life Online

    Press Release

    Homepage for Digital Florentine Codex website, displaying a blue banner, white search bar, and an image of fishes from the original codex.

    The Digital Florentine Codex unlocks a wealth of Mexica (Aztec) history and culture

    Oct 26, 2023

  3. Lightning in a Bottle

    Article

    One person in braids and safety goggles looking amazed at a bespectacled person holding a glass tube over fire in a neon art studio. An overlay of the words Neon Art Conservation in a glowing font.

    Jessie learns all about neon art and how to conserve it

    Oct 19, 2023

  4. Learning the Art of Conservation with the Johnson Publishing Company Archive

    Article

    Gloved hands hold a photo of Angela Davis from the Johnson Publishing Company archive.

    A hands-on workshop shows students how to conserve historic Ebony and Jet magazine photographs

    Oct 12, 2023

Explore Our Work

All Projects & Initiatives

Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative

Advancing the conservation of twentieth-century heritage internationally

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Resources

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