A Passion for Collecting Manuscripts

Considered artistic and cultural treasures, illuminated manuscripts have garnered the interest of collectors throughout the centuries. Each has a unique story. Clues in these hand-crafted books and surviving pages often provide tantalizing evidence that help reconstruct their meanderings through time. This exhibition shares intriguing stories about Getty’s manuscripts collection and the remarkable journeys that brought them to Los Angeles.

Tue - Fri & Sun 10am - 5:30pm
Sat 10am - 8pm
Mon CLOSED

Admission is free, though temporarily requires a timed-entry reservation.

Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive

Los Angeles, CA