J. Paul Getty Trust, Not-for-profit arts organization in Los Angeles, United States.
The J. Paul Getty Trust is a nonprofit arts organization in Los Angeles that operates a museum, research institute, and conservation center. The institution provides visitors with access to major art collections and specialized programs supporting art scholarship and restoration work.
The organization was founded in 1953 by oil magnate J. Paul Getty and received his complete bequest in 1982 following lengthy legal proceedings. This substantial financial transfer enabled the development of its current infrastructure and programs.
The Getty Research Institute maintains a research library containing 900,000 volumes and two million photographs for advancing visual arts scholarship.
The organization operates at two separate locations with different access points and parking facilities for visitors. Plan adequate time to explore both sites, especially if you want to see all collections and exhibitions.
The institution's research library holds extensive collections with thousands of historical documents and rare prints. Many visitors do not realize these resources are often available free for scholarly research.
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