Closed Easter Sunday

The Allen will be closed on April 5 in observance of Easter.

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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.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday Closed
Open until 5:00 p.m. & always free

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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Community Day / Día de la Comunidad

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Community Day / Día de la Comunidad

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Allen! Visitors of all ages are invited to a joyful, hands-on afternoon of art, storytelling, and creative exploration. Join us in honoring the many ways women—across generations, identities, and cultures—have shaped art, literature, and community life.

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FREE AND OPEN TO ALL / Registration is encouraged but not required

*Enjoy 10% off regular-priced menu items and merchandise at participating Oberlin businesses on the day of this event by showing your registration confirmation email. Get more details.


  • Celebrate Toni Morrison / readings at 11:00, 11:30

  • Free Book Giveaway for Kids / while supplies last

  • Faith Ringgold's Artwork / special viewing 11:30-12:30
  • Make Comics & Zines / no experience needed
  • Historic Archives / trailblazers from Oberlin College
  • Tasty Baked Goods / Marta’s N More
  • Art Talks & Scavenger Hunts
  • Optional donations of dry-goods for Oberlin Community Services collected at the door


Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

  • OberlinKids Community Collaborative for providing books thanks to funds received through the Lakeland Community Foundation Endowment Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Lorain County
  • Marta’s N More in Lorain
  • Comics in the Circle

And partners:

  • Oberlin Community Services
  • Professor Meredith Gadsby and the Toni Morrison Society
  • Ken Grossi and the Oberlin College Library Archives
  • Oberlin Comics Collective
  • Oberlin College GSAI


Spanish translations of event materials and on-site translators will be available. This event will be held in a wheelchair- and rolling walker-accessible building. Activities will be primarily in the East Gallery on the main floor, with optional offerings in additional galleries. This event will have hands-on activities for ages 3+. Restrooms are gender-specific and wheelchair-accessible. Listening devices and ASL are currently not scheduled for this event, nor will it be recorded. The sound level will include background music, and talking. Please email access questions to Alyssa Traster, atraster@oberlin.edu.



DÍA DE LA COMUNIDAD

14 de Marzo / 11:00 AM a 3:00 PM

¡Celebre el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer! Visitantes de todas las edades están invitados a disfrutar de una alegre y práctica tarde de arte, narración de cuentos y exploración creativa.

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se recomienda, pero no es obligatorio / GRATUITO Y ABIERTO A TODOS

Disfrute de un 10 % de descuento en artículos del menú y mercancía a precio regular en los negocios participantes de Oberlin el día del evento mostrando su correo electrónico de confirmación de registro. Obtenga más información.

Crea cómics y fanzines, disfruta de charlas de arte y participa en una divertida búsqueda del tesoro por las galerías. Los niños recibirán un libro gratuito de Toni Morrison (hasta agotar existencias) y todos podrán saborear deliciosos productos horneados.

Pueden dejar donaciones de productos no perecederos para los Servicios Comunitarios de Oberlin en la puerta (no es necesario asistir).

Declaración de accesibilidad:

Habrá material traducido al español al igual que traductores disponibles. Este evento se realizará en un edificio que cuenta con accesibilidad de silla de ruedas y andador. Las actividades principalmente se exhibirán en la galería Este del primer piso, también ofreceremos galerías adicionales. Este evento incluye manualidades que son apropiadas para niños de 3 años en adelante. Los baños son asignados por género y cuentan con accesibilidad para uso de silla de ruedas. Actualmente no contamos con dispositivos de escucha para personas con dificultades auditivas o traductores de ASL, tampoco el evento será grabado. El nivel de sonido de este evento incluye música de fondo y conversaciones. Por favor no duden en contactar a Alyssa Traster atraster@oberlin.edu si les surgen preguntas sobre la accesibilidad de esta actividad.

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