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

All News & Stories

  1. This Moment Will Never Happen Again

    Article

    A man with gray hair, glasses, and a khaki-colored jacket stands in front of a door holding a camera

    Anthony Friedkin captured a powerful split second in LGBTQ history

    Dec 12, 2024

  2. The Life-Saving Power of Art

    Article

    A man paints outside in a garden next to a giant copy of Van Gogh's Starry Night painting with its blue swirls, yellow stars, and dark foliage; his painting is also a replica

    The medical director of the psychiatric clinic where Vincent van Gogh received treatment shares his thoughts on the link between art and mental health

    Dec 10, 2024

  3. Bring Your Binoculars

    Article

    A group of people standing on a bridge look up into the tree branches using binoculars on a foggy day.

    As sharp-eyed birders recently discovered, the Getty Center is a layover spot for migrating birds and a habitat for a variety of native species

    Dec 1, 2024

Explore Our Work

All Projects & Initiatives

Conservation Workshop for HBCU Students

Introducing HBCU students to the field of photographic conservation working with material from the Johnson Publishing Company Archive

A group of students and instructors in a classroom setting use erasers and flashlights to clean photographs and take notes on the objects

Resources

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