Getty Conservation Institute

**Overview of the Institute** **We are:** - An international leader on issues of cultural heritage conservation - A catalyst for research-driven sustainable conservation work - A force for the development of innovative approaches and model conservation strategies - A trusted source of information and education for the cultural conservation community A private, non-profit institution, the work of the GCI is carried out through four departments: [Buildings and Sites](https://www.getty.edu/conservation/about/field_projects/index.html), [Collections](https://www.getty.edu/conservation/about/education/index.html), [Science](https://www.getty.edu/conservation/about/science/index.html), and Communications. **Mission and Values** We work internationally to advance conservation practice in the visual arts—objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The Institute serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, field projects, and disseminating information. In all our endeavors, we create and deliver knowledge that contributes to the conservation of the world's cultural heritage. Our work is driven by the values of **excellence**, **innovation**, **leadership**, **collaboration**, and **service**.