Research & Conservation

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Vast resources for educators, scholars, and visual arts professionals

Search & Explore

  1. Tools & Databases

    12+ search tools and databases to find articles, provenance records, and much more

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  2. Getty Library

    45+ miles of books, journals, auction catalogs, rare photographs, archives, and other special collections

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  3. Free Online Books

    300+ of our publications in 30 topic areas for download

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  4. Teaching Resources

    Dozens of adaptable resources for teaching and learning about conservation and cultural heritage management

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Resource Spotlight: Getty Vocabularies

Mona Lisa or La Gioconda? Gaochang or Qara-Hoja? Researchers worldwide use our structured terminology for art, architecture and more

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Resources for All

Databases, publications, and more tools for general or specialized research and study

  1. Library Catalog

    Search for books, journals, auction catalogs, archives, photographs, and digital formats

  2. Art Collection

    6,000 years of art at two museum locations

  3. Special Collections

    Highlights of our archival holdings containing rare source materials related to art history and visual culture

  4. Getty Vocabularies

    Authoritative terminology for the visual arts, including fine art, architecture, decorative art, archival materials, and conservation

  5. Collecting & Provenance Research

    Research and databases of archival documents, sales catalogs, and public collections

  6. Open Content

    100,000+ artwork images for any purpose

  7. Research Guides & Bibliographies

    Resources by topic from our library and special collections holdings

  8. Getty Research Portal

    Access to an extensive collection of digitized art history texts from a range of institutions

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Visit the Getty Center or Villa to make use of all we offer

  1. Getty Library

    45+ miles of books, journals, auction catalogs, rare photographs, archives, and other special collections

    Use the Library

  2. Special Collections

    Rare source materials related to art history and visual culture

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  3. Information Center

    Specialized reference help for conservation professionals

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Project Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)

Understanding the long-term impact of experimental arts organization E.A.T.

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Training & Professional Development

  1. Apply for Scholars Program Grants

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    Residential grants are available for 2026–2027 under the theme of Provenance. Apply by October 1, 2025

    Oct 1, 2025

  2. Apply for Library Research Grants

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    These grants for 2026 provide short-term support for researchers, from undergraduates to advanced scholars, to work with collections in the Getty Research Institute. Apply by October 1, 2025

    Oct 1, 2025

  3. Registration open for SR2A: Synchrotron Radiation and Neutrons in Art and Archaeology International Conference

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    Join this 3-day event to discuss and explore the latest in synchrotron radiation for cultural heritage studies, including an Emerging Professionals Seminar. Early bird registration ends July 14, 2025

  4. Submit to the Getty Research Journal

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    We invite submissions on a rolling basis

Who We Are

  1. Research Institute

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    An international center for the study of visual art

  2. Conservation Institute

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    Advancing conservation practice

  3. Museum

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    Fostering engagement and understanding of art through two locations

  4. Foundation

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    Grants that advance the arts around the world