The world's largest cultural and philanthropic organization, Getty advances and shares visual art and cultural heritage in LA and abroad

What We Do

  1. Visit

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    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

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  1. Celebrate Pride with Getty!

    Article

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    Events, art stories, and more in honor of LGBTQ+ history

    Jun 01, 2023

  2. The Ambitious Plan to Open Up a Treasure Trove of Black History

    Article

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    Check in on the progress of the seven-year project to digitize the Johnson Publishing Company archive

    Jun 01, 2023

  3. In the Kitchen with Getty Restaurant’s Head Chef

    Article

    A chef prepares a pasta dish from scratch in a restaurant kitchen

    Patrick Florendo creates seasonal, refined dishes with a relaxed, home-cooked vibe

    May 16, 2023

  4. More Than 50 SoCal Organizations Announce Exhibitions for PST Art: Art & Science Collide

    Press Release

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    Getty support for initiative rises to $17 million in grants; PST Art to become a destination event every five years

    May 09, 2023

Explore Our Work

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PST ART: Art & Science Collide

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

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Resources

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