The Photographic Archive consists of several valuable and specialized collections of photographs on archaeology, architecture, and art, as well as landscape architecture and gardens. It also includes special collections important to the history of the Academy.
The Photographic Archive is open by appointment only.
Read descriptions of collections in the Photographic Archive grouped by these categories: archaeology, special collections, landscape architecture and gardens, and contemporary collections.
The study collection contains over ninety thousand images, part of which is protected by copyright.
Learn about the history of exhibitions, events, and publications related to the Photographic Collection of the American Academy in Rome.
Sample the contents of four online projects based on collections in the AAR Library and Photographic Archive.
Browse the list of collections, archives, and institutions that have an emphasis on photography.