Getty Research Institute

Getty Research Institute
Founded1985
FounderJ. Paul Getty
FocusDedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing understanding of the visual arts
Location
MethodGrants, research
OwnerJ. Paul Getty Trust
Websitegetty.edu/research
USGS satellite image of the Getty Center. The circular building to the left is the Getty Research Institute. The two buildings at the top are the Getty Trust administrative offices and the rest is the Museum.

The Getty Research Institute (GRI), located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, is "dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing understanding of the visual arts".[1]

A program of the J. Paul Getty Trust, GRI maintains a research library, organizes exhibitions and other events, sponsors a residential scholars program, publishes books, and produces electronic databases (Getty Publications).[1]