Europeana

API

Access millions of European museum and gallery artifacts via API

Overview

The Europeana Search API grants access to over 50 million cultural artifacts—artworks, books, photos, videos—from European museums, galleries, and archives. It supports RESTful requests with JSON responses. Key endpoints include search (filter by keyword, date, location, collection), record retrieval (detailed artifact metadata), and thumbnail access. Ideal for integrating cultural content into educational platforms, art apps, historical research tools, or public portals to enrich experiences with European heritage.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://pro.europeana.eu/resources/apis/search')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Extensive Filtering Options
Thumbnail Access
Multilingual Support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Europeana API free to use?

Yes, it’s free for non-commercial purposes (education, research, cultural dissemination). Commercial use requires additional licensing per Europeana’s terms.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—register for a free API key via the Europeana Pro portal to authenticate requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON, including artifact metadata, thumbnail URLs, and links to full records.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Art & Design

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Vast Cultural Dataset
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Free for Non-Commercial Use
⊕ Rich Metadata

Cons

⊖ Requires API Key Registration
⊖ Rate Limits Apply
⊖ Commercial Use Needs Licensing
⊖ Some Records Lack High-Res Media