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Enjoy New Summer Programming at Getty

Just in time for summer, we’ve extended our hours at the Getty Center and added new programming for the whole family at both locations

Explore our new summer programming
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What We Do

  1. Our Locations

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

  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 2025/2026 Scholars

    Press Release

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    Getty welcomes this year’s scholars

    May 29, 2025

  2. The Fragment and the Whole

    Article

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    In the aftermath of the Armenian genocide, one medieval manuscript’s extraordinary journey

    May 27, 2025

  3. Scientists and Conservators Reinvent Formula for Vital Art Conservation Material

    Press Release

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    The newly reformulated BEVA 371 Akron can be used to repair canvas paintings, textiles, works on paper and more

    May 27, 2025

Explore Our Work

All Projects & Initiatives

Conserving Canvas

Expanding knowledge and skills for the structural care of paintings on canvas

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Resources

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