Closed Summer 2024

Beginning May 27, we will be closed as part of Oberlin College’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program.

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Address
Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College
87 North Main Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
440.775.8665

Hours

Tuesday — Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Sunday Closed

Exhibitions & Events

The Allen presents changing exhibitions along with engaging guest speakers and public programs.

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Art at the AMAM

The 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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Collections

Conservation

Provenance Research

Image Licensing

Art Donations

Learn

Explore the full range of museum programs through free events, guided and self-guided tours, and resources for professors and PreK-12 teachers.

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Resources

Find podcasts, activities, and information for all age groups.

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Join & Support

Support for the museum continues our tradition of bringing art to the people.

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Events

Take a deep dive into the visual arts with a variety of public programs, from casual gallery talks to guest lectures by renowned scholars and artists.

Shared-Art-Diverse-3 The Shared Art Block Party introduced incoming students to the museum. Photo by Megan Harding

April

Apr 1

Monday, April 1, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Object Talk / “The Smallest Giant Makes for an Easy Target” with Edie Carey (OC 2027)

Edie Carey (OC 2027) leads an informal discussion on Michael Boyd Roman’s The Smallest Giant Makes for an Easy Target. This... Learn More

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Apr 3

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tassel-Making Party!

Location: StudiOC (located in The Hotel at Oberlin Building) In anticipation of the Allen After Hours event with Tyler Gunther, j... Learn More

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Apr 4

Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Allen After Hours / Crafting a Queer Medieval Fever Dream

This presentation will discuss ways to reevaluate traditional Catholic art and ceremony from a personal perspective. Join Tyler Gu... Learn More

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Apr 5

Friday, April 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Object Talk / “Self-Portrait with Straw Hat and Palette” with Elke Zigmont (OC 2027)

Elke Zigmont (OC 2027) leads an informal discussion on Marie-Elisabeth Lemoine’s Self-Portrait with Straw Hat and Palette. ... Learn More

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Apr 7

Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Frank Lloyd Wright Open House / April 2024

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Weltzheimer/Johnson House is the first Usonian house in Ohio, and one of the few in the nation... Learn More

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Apr 12

Friday, April 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Object Talk / “Afro-Portuguese Saltcellar” with Anka Chiorini (OC 2027)

Anka Chiorini (OC 2027) leads an informal discussion on the Afro-Portuguese Saltcellar. This event is part of our Object Talk ser... Learn More

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Apr 13

Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A Day of Connection: Art, Music, and HIV/AIDS

In this day of connection and reflection, we explore the healing power of art in the wake of collective trauma. Listen to a progra... Learn More

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Apr 16

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday Tea / A Spotlight on Student Research

Oberlin College students often research AMAM objects and museum practices as part of their coursework, bringing new insights to ou... Learn More

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Apr 19

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Object Talk / “Selbstbildnis (Self Portrait)” with Leander Chow (OC 2024)

Leander Chow (OC 2024) leads an informal discussion on Käthe Kollwitz's Selbstbildnis (Self Portrait). This event is part of... Learn More

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Apr 22

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Object Talk / “The Triumph of Death” with Hayden Asiano (OC 2026)

Hayden Asiano (OC 2026) leads an informal discussion on Artemio Rodriguez’s The Triumph of Death. This event is part of our... Learn More

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Apr 25

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mindful Meditation

Take a break in your busy day and relax with art! Libni López, local clinical therapist with Authentically You Therapy, wil... Learn More

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Apr 27

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Object Talk / “Ifá Diviner’s Necklace” with Ophelia Ortiz (OC 2025)

Ophelia Ortiz (OC 2025) leads an informal discussion on Yorùbá peoples’ Ifá Diviner’s Necklace (&... Learn More

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