Getty Research Institute
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Getty Research Institute, based in Los Angeles, is a mid-sized cultural organization focused on expanding knowledge of the visual arts and their histories. It advances understanding through scholarly expertise, its collections, public programs, institutional collaborations, exhibitions, publications, digital research tools, and resident scholars programs. The institute operates within the broader museums, historical sites, and related cultural heritage landscape and contributes to research and interpretation in the visual arts. Its audience includes researchers, scholars, and members of the public seeking authoritative insights into art history, with resources and programs designed to support study and access. Recent coverage notes campus upgrade plans within the Getty ecosystem, with design work led by Gehry Partners, Doppelmayr, and WHY Architecture.