UCR ARTS includes two collecting institutions: the California Museum of Photography and the Sweeney Art Gallery.
The CMP collection is comprised of approximately 500,000 objects and includes photographic prints, negatives, archives, books, and technology.
The Sweeney Art Gallery holds the university’s art collection, which encompasses painting, photography, sculpture, video, and artists’ books.
Click on the links to the left to learn more about our Collections.
The CMP collection is home to approximately half a million objects including incredible photographic prints, negatives, books, technology, and more.
The Sweeney Art Gallery is home to the University of California, Riverside art collection. It includes special paintings, photographs, sculpture, videos, artist books, prints, drawings, and Southern California art since 1990.
Whether you’re researching photo history, vintage technology, producing an artist documentary, or just a very curious person, everyone is welcome to come explore our collections. Get inspired. Get the facts. All are welcome to come research and explore!
Access Objects Not On Display
Did you know that only a tiny fraction of our collections are on display? See the hidden treasures by scheduling a special research appointment.
The research library is open for in-person appointments. To schedule an appointment, please contact alyse.yeargan@ucr.edu. Virtual research resources can be accessed below.
Explore our virtual collections database here.
Use the Online Archives of California to help.
Search Travel Photo Base, a promised gift to UCR ARTS.
For general inquiries, please email ucrarts@ucr.edu
