The J. Paul Getty Trust is a cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to critical thinking in the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world's artistic legacy.

One of the largest supporters of arts in the world, the J. Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution that focuses on the visual arts in all their dimensions. The Getty serves both the general public and a wide range of professional communities in Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Programs

Through the work of the four Getty programs—the Museum, Research Institute, Conservation Institute, and Foundation—the Getty aims to further knowledge and nurture critical seeing through the growth and presentation of its collections and by advancing the understanding and preservation of the world's artistic heritage. The Getty pursues this mission with the conviction that cultural awareness, creativity, and aesthetic enjoyment are essential to a vital and civil society.
 

• The Getty Conservation Institute advances the practice of art and cultural heritage conservation worldwide.
   
• The Getty Foundation supports the understanding and preservation of the visual arts through strategic grant initiatives around the world.
   
• The J. Paul Getty Museum collects, presents, conserves, and interprets great works of art.
   
• The Getty Research Institute conducts pioneering research in art history and the humanities.