Educators & Researchers

  • It's a Trip

    Nurture curiosity: learn how your school or youth group can visit BAMPFA. 

  • Calling All Cinephiles

    Immerse yourself in film history with CineFiles. Our extensive online collection includes reviews, press kits, festival and showcase program notes, newspaper articles, and other documents covering world cinema, past and present.

  • Dive Deep into the BAMPFA Collection

    With four study centers to choose from, you can get up close and personal with original works of art from the BAMPFA collection.

  • Inspire & Ignite

    BAMPFA is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. We aim to inspire the imagination and ignite critical dialogue through art and film.

Study Centers

The new BAMPFA offers unparalleled opportunities for engagement with original works of art. Scholars from around the world, students from UC Berkeley and beyond, and members of the community will all have direct access to specialized study centers.

  • Film Library & Study Center

  • Florence Helzel Works on Paper Study Center

  • James Cahill Asian Art Study Center

  • Steven Leiber Conceptual Art Study Center

Learn more about our study center hours and appointments

GROUP VISITS & TOURS

We offer guided visits and tours for school, college, and other groups of over ten people. Learn more >

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I arrange a group visit or tour?

Reservations are required for all groups of over ten people. For information and to make a reservation, go to our Group Visits & Tours page.

Can I reproduce works from BAMPFA exhibitions and collections?

Questions regarding reproduction of works in the BAMPFA art collection can be directed to John Alexander, john.alexander@berkeley.edu. Film and video from the BAMPFA collection may not, under any circumstances, be reproduced. For questions regarding the reproduction of film and video stills, please contact the Film Library & Study Center.

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History

As a center for visual culture bringing together art and film, BAMPFA staked out a position squarely in the avant-garde from its beginnings over forty years ago, creating an arena of new thought and innovative techniques while operating within a context of historical and cultural reflection. Today, BAMPFA continues to showcase international works of art and film from the leading edge while also presenting historical works in meaningful contexts. History & Mission >

Visitor Policies

Review our policies before your visit.

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