Thanksgiving Holiday

The museum will be closed on November 26 and 27. Enjoy time with your family and friends!

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

Hours

Tuesday — Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday — Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday 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

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Community Day / Día de la Comunidad

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

Community Day / Día de la Comunidad

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

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Allen! Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, culture, and connection with Indigenous community partners at this all ages, family-friendly event. Drop in for dance and music demonstrations (12 and 2 PM), make prints and pottery, talk to local archaeologists and Indigenous activists, and explore other hands-on experiences throughout the galleries. Together, let’s celebrate past and present Indigenous voices and deepen our connections to each other and the land.

11:00-3:00 / Interactive experiences led by community partners (drop in anytime)
12:00 and 2:00 / Jingle Dress Dance from Leah Nez (Diné) and Thunder Nation Singers

Optional donations of dry-goods for Oberlin Community Services collected at the door.

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Registration is encouraged. 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.

Special thanks to our partners:

Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, Oberlin College (co-sponsor)

Pastor Cindi Byron-Dixon (Haudenosaunee)

Joella “Joe” Algarin (Haudenosaunee)

Thunder Nation Singers

Leah Nez (Diné)

Lake Erie Native American Council

Indigenous Student Council, Oberlin College

Firelands Archaeology

Professor Jennifer Fraser

Oberlin Community Services

Access statement: 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 include 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 questions to Alyssa Traster, atraster@oberlin.edu.

Image description: A bright museum gallery featuring suspended photographic works, framed artworks, and a colorful painting, with polished parquet floors and large windows.



GRATUITO Y ABIERTO A TODOS

¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana! Únete a nosotros para una celebración de la creatividad, la cultura y la conexión con comunidades indígenas en este evento para familias y visitantes de todos edades. Pasa por demostraciones de música y baile (a la 12pm y 2pm), arte y experiencias prácticas. Juntos, celebremos voces indígenas pasadas y presentes y profundicemos nuestras conexiones con nosotros mismos y la tierra.

Donaciones de productos secos para Servicios Comunitarios de Oberlin se collecionarán en la puerta.

Regístrese

El registro se motiva pero no se requiere. Disfruta un descuento de 10% en productos de precio regular en negocios participantes de Oberlin en el día de este evento por mostrar tu confirmación de registro en correo.

Declaración de acceso: Habrá material traducido al español al igual que traductores disponibles. Este evento será en un edificio accesible por sillas de ruedas y andadores ortopédicos. Las actividades serán primariamente en la Galería Oeste (East Gallery) en el piso primario, con alternativas opcionales disponibles en otras galerías. El evento incluirá actividades prácticas para edades 3+. Los baños son distinguidos por género y accesibles por sillas de ruedas. Aparatos de escuchar y ASL no están planeados para el evento en este momento, ni tampoco será grabado. El nivel de sonido incluirá música y hablar. Por favor, dirigen sus preguntas sobre acceso a Alyssa Traster, atraster@oberlin.edu.

Descripción de imagen: Una galería brillante con obras fotográficas colgadas, obras enmarcadas, y una pintura colorida, con piso de parquet pulido y ventanas grandes.

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