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Research from Photographs

An office with blond wood tables and chairs, and against the back wall, low filing cabinets with a picture rail above for displaying photographic works of art
Study Room for Photographs

The Museum's collection contains approximately 75,000 photographs spanning the entire history of the medium, including 500 photographically illustrated books and albums. Almost all of these are eligible for firsthand inspection.

Woman facing large grid of color photographs, reaching up with small light measuring tool
Photograph Conservation

The Photograph Conservation Department is dedicated to conserving and researching photographs, time-based media, and bound volumes.

A digital video art piece of abstract white, green, blue, and black swirling light patterns with dynamic motion.
Time-Based Media Conservation

Time-Based Media Conservation cares for artworks using video, film, sound, 35mm slide, and computer-based art from several of The Met’s curatorial departments, ensuring that these works can be exhibited and experienced for years to come.