Research our history through archival photographs, documents, oral histories and related materials.

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Our department of Curatorial Records maintains the curatorial files for paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts in our permanent collection.

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We offer free open access image downloads directly from more than 60,000 artwork pages. Images of these works are available free of charge for any use, whether commercial or non-commercial.

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Find exceptional resources—from special exhibitions to collections of rare books, artists’ books, and art images. 

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Our Communications Office coordinates press and community outreach for the museum’s collection, exhibitions, programs, research, campus, and other initiatives.

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Questions about research? Consult our resources for scholars and researchers.

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