Research at the Magnes
Doing Research at the Magnes
The rich and diverse holdings of the Magnes are broadly available for viewing, study, and research.
The Magnes Collection is currently processing the Roman Vishniac Archive. It is not available for research at this time.
On-site Research
Almost all holdings are located in house at the Magnes. The Western Jewish Americana archives are accessible at The Bancroft Library on the main UC Berkeley campus.
Online Resources
The Magnes has multiple online tools including archived exhibitions, images from the holdings, and historical programs.
Rights and Reproductions
Images from the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life are available for licensing and reproduction. Permission is required for any reproduction, public display, or distribution in either digital or print format of images from the collection.
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)
The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) at the Magnes offers a unique and intensive opportunity for UC Berkeley undergraduates to immerse themselves in the work of a collections-based museum.
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