Art Research Library

National art research center serving the Gallery's staff, visiting scholars, and qualified researchers

Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts

Research institute promoting study of the history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture, and urbanism from prehistoric times to the present

Conservation: Scientific Research

The Scientific Research Department conducts research for the benefit of works of art in the National Gallery's collection. It carries out fundamental research on materials used for the conservation of works of art, as well as technical studies of artists' materials and methods.

Curatorial Records

Files on National Gallery of Art paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts holdings

Education Resources

Resources for educators, students, and parents, including information on free loan programs, online programs, teacher workshops, teacher institute, school tours, and lectures

Employment Opportunities

Complete listing of job vacancies at the National Gallery

Gallery Archives

Preserves and makes available historical records of the National Gallery of Art and related historical materials

Gemini G.E.L.: Online Catalogue Raisonne

Presents records and images of approximately 2,000 print and sculpture editions created at the Gemini G.E.L. workshop from its beginning in 1966 through 1996

Image Collections: Slides and Photographs

The study and research center for images of Western art and architecture at the National Gallery of Art.

National Lending Service

Programs through which the National Gallery of Art collections are made accessible to museums throughout the United States

Photograph Study Room

View and study works of photography not on display, by appointment

Press Materials

Latest information from the Gallery's press office

Print Study Rooms

View and study works on paper not on display, by appointment

Visual Services

Provides images of works of art in the Gallery's collections for publication and non-publication purposes

World War II Resources

Research resources relating to World War II; available at the Gallery and online