Closed Summer 2024

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

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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.
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

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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

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

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From the Director

From the Director

Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2019

From the Director - Spring 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

From the Director - Fall 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

From the Director - Spring 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

From the Director - Fall 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

From the Director - Spring 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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