Beginning May 27, we will be closed as part of Oberlin College’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program.
Closed Summer 2024
Beginning May 27, we will be closed as part of Oberlin College’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program.
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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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Learn MorePosted Wednesday, March 20, 2019
I am honored to serve as acting director of the Allen Memorial Art Museum while Andria Derstine, the museum’s indefatigable director, takes a research sabbatical until early March of 2019. If you are reading this, you probably already apprecia... Learn More
Posted Thursday, September 20, 2018
Furthering education through original works of art of the highest quality is the AMAM’s mission, and the coming months provide many rich opportunities for this via key collaborations. As a presenting partner of the FRONT International triennial... Learn More
Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Commemorating the centennial of the Allen Memorial Art Museum has been the happy aim of our staff, community members, and friends during the past months, and we look forward to continued celebrations this spring. The exhibitions presented this academ... Learn More
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2017
The Allen Memorial Art Museum opened its doors to the public on June 12, 1917; this spring, the staff and I are greatly looking forward to inaugurating a more than year-long celebration of that momentous occasion, and invite you to join us. We will m... Learn More
Posted Monday, March 20, 2017
The much-anticipated year-long celebration of the centennial of the Allen Memorial Art Museum is upon us, and the staff and I look forward to sharing with you the many events organized for this momentous occasion. Our exhibitions this academic year h... Learn More
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