The museum will be closed from December 22 through January 1. We will reopen on January 2 at 10 a.m.
Winter Shutdown
The museum will be closed from December 22 through January 1. We will reopen on January 2 at 10 a.m.
The Allen presents changing exhibitions along with engaging guest speakers and public programs.
Learn MoreThe Allen's collection is particularly strong in 17th century Dutch and Flemish painting, Japanese prints, early modern art, African art, and more.
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Garden of the Princess, Louvre (1867) by Claude Monet. R.T. Miller Jr. Fund, 1948.296 Not merely an outstanding resource for Oberlin College, the Allen is also recognized as an excellent small public art museum, with free admission to everyone. The collection provides a comprehensive view of the history of art from a variety of cultures.
The Allen's origin stretches back to the 19th century, when generous donors began giving works of art to the college decades before the museum was built. Many artworks were brought back from Asia by missionaries, while other gifts were Native American objects and American and European prints.
Collections
Specific strengths of the Allen's collection include African art, 17th century Dutch and Flemish art, modern art of the early and mid-20th century, and Japanese ukiyo-e prints.
Conservation
We place a high priority on the care of objects in the permanent collection. See some recent conservation projects and local resources.
Provenance Research
Image Licensing
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Art Donation Guidelines
The AMAM only selects works of the highest quality for its collection. Get information about our review process for accepting gifts of art.
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