We are pleased to offer a behind-the-scenes tour of our newly renovated GCI labs, showcasing the new spaces and equipment used by the various specialties represented in the Science Department: Preventive Conservation and Mechanical Testing, Technical Analysis, Materials Characterization, Built Heritage and Treatment Studies research. Please be aware - installation is ongoing so not all instrumentation will be operational or on view at the time of your visit.

Gain access to the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation Studio, to hear from the conservators who care for the museum’s three-dimensional artworks dating from medieval to modern times. The department focuses on the long-term care of the permanent collections and has made advancements in preventive measures for highly vulnerable tapestries and silver collections as well as in the treatment of marble sculpture and Boulle marquetry.

Attendees are welcomed to explore the museum's galleries after the tour - no fee admission required.

Tour duration: 1 hour

Start Time: Afternoon (TBD)

Address: Getty Center (same as Symposium)

Gain access to the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Paintings Conservation Studio, to hear from conservators who care for the museum’s paintings in collaboration with art historians, scientists, and educators working together in the study and protection of our global heritage.

Attendees are welcomed to explore the museum's galleries after the tour - no admission required.

Tour duration: 1 hour

Start Time: Afternoon (TBD)

Address: Getty Center (same as Symposium)

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Conservation Center at LACMA, where you'll have the unique opportunity to witness the meticulous preparations for the upcoming installation of the Geffen Galleries. During this tour, you'll gain an in-depth look at the specialized work being done in the Objects, Paintings, Science, and Photo Studio laboratories, offering a rare glimpse into the conservation processes that preserve and protect LACMA's collection.

Attendees are welcomed to explore the museum's galleries after the tour, no admission required.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Start Time: 10:00 AM - Please arrive by 9:45 AM in front of the ticket office next to Urban Light.

Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Directions & parking information to LACMA. Allow 30-40 minutes by car/taxi (recommended); 1.5 hours by bus.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures draws from its own collection of film-related objects and technology as well as the unparalleled collection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, which contains a vast range of works on paper and still and moving images covering the history of motion picture in the United States and throughout the world.

A behind-the-scenes tour of conservation at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will include a tour of the Debbie Reynolds Conservation Studio for objects conservation, photography studio, registration and collections management studio, and temporary textile conservation and costume dressing workspaces. Tour will include conservation work underway for upcoming exhibitions, focusing on the treatment and analysis of contemporary materials, as well as the museum’s preventive conservation program and current research.

Attendees are welcomed to explore the museum's galleries after the tour, no admission required.

Tour duration: 40 minutes

Start Time: 10:00 AM - Please arrive by 9:45 AM at the entrance of The Academy Museum.

Address: 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Directions & parking information to The Academy Museum. Allow 30-40 minutes by car/taxi (recommended); 1.5 hours by public transportation.

The Aerospace Corporation is a non-profit Federally Funded Research and Development Center that was created by the US government to support the space program for the US government, acting as the technical arm for the US Space Force and supporting civil and commercial programs such as NASA and other industry partners. Labs at Aerospace span over a wide range of disciplines. The 2 hour tour will visit three primarily areas:

NDE Lab, where advanced applications of numerous NDE techniques are used to solve complicated problems that often arise on the manufacturing floor, launch site, or in laboratory environments

Computed Tomography, where advanced micro- and nano-focus CT capabilities will be demonstrated

Space Environment Effects laboratory, where several chambers are built to simulate the space environment for an orbiting satellite, depending on its orbit. Earth environment is also simulated with respect to humidity, temperature, salt fog, and mixed gas exposures.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tour will take place in a secure facility and will be subject to pre-visit identification checks. If you register for this tour, you will be contacted by the organizing team and asked to provide your full legal name, document number (passport for non-U.S. residents or ID number), among other information. This information is required before October 18, 2024 to allow for enough time to receive the necessary clearance.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Start Time: 10:00AM start Please arrive by 9:30 AM to allow time for security check-in.

Address: 2310 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245

IDENTY CARDS OR GREEN CARDS/PASSPORTS (no copies) WILL BE CHECKED UPON ARRIVAL. Remember to bring this item with you or you will not be allowed entrance to the facility.

Directions & parking: Allow 30-40 minutes by car/taxi. Parking in visitor center is limited. Carpooling is encouraged.

CNSI technology centers provide the scientific community access to leading technologies, including high-throughput molecular screening to discover novel drug candidates, cryo-electron imaging to reveal atomic structures ranging from new materials to therapeutic targets, super-resolution light microscopy for examining the behavior of single molecules within cells, and nanofabrication facilities for observing and manipulating matter at the nanoscale

The CNSI has kindly accepted to invite a limited number of symposium attendees to attend their Annual Open House on November 15 to learn more about the Institute's ongoing research projects and visit the Institute's laboratories. This is an exceptional opportunity to discover the current work of the institute.

Day program:

1-2 pm: intro to CNSI Tech Centers (CNSI auditorium)

2-4 pm: Facility tours (CNSI Tech Centers)

Available spots: 40

Address: 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095

How to get there: The UCLA campus is not far from the Getty Center. from the Luxe or Angeleno hotels. It usually take between 10-20 minutes to reach the campus by bus.