A list of Museums and Art Galleries in the United States

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A list of Museums and Art Galleries in Ohio

Ohio - Museums and Art Galleries in Ohio, including non-profit art centers and galleries, government entities, and private businesses.

NAME LOCATION TELEPHONE & WEBSITE SUMMARY
Akron Art Museum 1 S High St, Akron, OH 44308 Telephone: 330-376-9185
https://akronartmuseum.org/
Collection focus is art produced since 1850. The museum’s physical galleries allow us to display only a fraction of our 5,000 objects
Allen Memorial Art Museum 87 N Main St, Oberlin, OH 44074 Telephone: 440-775-8665
http://www2.oberlin.edu/
The Allen Memorial Art Museum has an outstanding collection of nearly 15,000 works of art – including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, prints, drawings and photographs – that provide a comprehensive overview of the history of art from a variety of cultures. European and American paintings and sculpture from the 15th century to today.
Art Academy of Cincinnati 1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: 513-562-6262
http://www.artacademy.edu/
Features three galleries
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 E 123rd St, Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: 216-721-9020
www.artistsarchives.org
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is a unique archival facility and regional museum that preserves representative bodies of work created by Ohio visual artists and, through ongoing research, exhibition and educational programs, actively documents and promotes this cultural heritage for the benefit of the public.
ArtSpace Lima 65 Town Sq, Lima, OH 45801 Telephone: 419-222-1721
www.artspacelima.com
Changing exhibits
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum 1813 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210 Telephone: 614-292-0538
http://cartoons.osu.edu/
Cartoons, comic strips and graphic novels, includes the collections of the National Cartoon Museum, part of Ohio State University
Bowling Green State University Fine Art Galleries Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-0204 Telephone: 419-372-2531
http://www.bgsu.edu/
The Fine Arts Center Galleries contribute to the enrichment of the broader area community while supporting the academic mission of the University. Twelve to fourteen annual exhibitions include challenging contemporary work by nationally recognized artists as well as faculty and student shows that highlight some of the most talented and successful artists of this region.
Butler Institute of American Art 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505 Telephone: 330-743-1107
https://butlerart.com/
Founded in 1919 by Joseph G. Butler, Jr., the Butler Institute is the first museum of American art. The Butler’s mission is to preserve and collect works of art in all media created by citizens of our country.
Canton Museum of Art 1001 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702 Telephone: 330-453-7666
http://www.cantonart.org/
The Canton Museum of Art (CMA) is recognized for its powerful programming of national touring exhibits, as well as dynamic original exhibits featuring celebrated artists from around the world and from the Museum's unique Permanent Collection.
Carroll County Arts Center 204 W Main St, Carrollton, OH 44615 Telephone: 330-627-3739
carrollcountyarts.org
There is 1500 feet of space in the first floor gallery and sales area, display cases for pottery, jewelry, cards, fiber art, wearable art, carvings, custom made guitars.. The second floor area is an additional 1500 square feet of gallery space.
Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: 513-721-2787
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
The Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the oldest art museums in the United States. Founded in 1881, it was the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies. Its collection of over 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years of human history make it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Midwest.
Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: 216-421-7350
http://www.clevelandart.org/
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is an art museum located in the Wade Park District, in the University Circle neighborhood on Cleveland's east side. Internationally renowned for its substantial holdings of Asian and Egyptian art, the museum houses a diverse permanent collection of more than 45,000 works of art from around the world
Cleveland State University Art Galleries 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214 Telephone: 216-687-2103
http://www.csuohio.edu/
The elegant, newly restored gallery venue features three distinct exhibition spaces, a multi-purpose media room, a meeting and classroom space, and a study area, as well as state of the art lighting, surround sound, and new-media capabilities.
Columbus Museum of Art 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 Telephone: 614-221-6801
www.columbusmuseum.org
The Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Formed in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, it was the first art museum to register its charter with the state of Ohio. The museum is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting modern art and contemporary art along with folk art, glass art, and photography.
Contemporary Arts Center 44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: 513-345-8400
contemporaryartscenter.org
The CAC provides experiences through exhibitions and performances as well as educational and outreach programs, to engage and interact with the art, artists, and ideas of our time
Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Ln, Athens, OH 45701 Telephone: 740-592-4981
http://dairybarn.org/
The Dairy Barn Arts Center’s mission is to offer exhibitions, events, and educational programs that nurture and promote area artists and artisans; develop art appreciation among all ages; provide the community access to fine arts and crafts from outside the region; and draw attention and visitors to Southeast Ohio.
Dayton Visual Arts Center 4118 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402 Telephone: 937-224-3822
www.daytonvisualarts.org
Gallery with changing exhibits. Providing art for the community and a community for artists since 1991.
Denison Museum 100 West College Street Granville, Ohio 43023 Telephone: 740-587-6255
https://denison.edu/
As a teaching museum, Denison Museum engages in and supports learning and inquiry in the liberal arts. Cultural heritage materials, both borrowed and drawn from the University’s permanent collection serve as significant components in the University’s academic curriculum and form the basis of exhibitions and programs.
Fawick Art Gallery 95 E Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017 Telephone: 440-826-2152
https://www.bw.edu/
The Fawick Art Gallery holds six exhibitions each year, three in the fall and three in the spring. These exhibits include the annual ceramics invitational, the juried student exhibition and the exhibition of artwork produced by senior art studio and art education majors.
Fitton Center for the Arts 101 S Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011 Telephone: 513-863-8873
https://fittoncenter.org/
Includes several free exhibition galleries
Frank Museum of Art 39 S Vine St, Westerville, OH 43081 Telephone: 614-818-9716
http://www.otterbein.edu/
Part of Otterbein University, art from Africa, Japan, and New Guinea; the University also includes the Miller and Fisher Galleries
Hiestand Galleries 607 Maple St, Oxford, OH 45056 Telephone: 513-529-2900
http://miamioh.edu/
Part of Miami University
Kennedy Museum of Art 100 Ridges Cir, Athens, OH 45701 Telephone: 740-593-1304
https://www.ohio.edu/
The purpose of the Kennedy Museum of Art is to enhance the intellectual and cultural life of Ohio University and the region through quality national and international exhibitions, collection-based research, and diverse formal and informal learning opportunities.
Kent State School of Art Galleries 800 E. Summit St. Kent, OH 44240 Telephone: 330-672-1379
https://www.kent.edu/
Part of Kent State University. The School of Art Collection and Galleries are comprised of seven gallery spaces located on the Kent State University campus, downtown Kent and at the Blossom Music Center. The galleries exhibit art from local, regional, national and international artists with new exhibitions every 4-6 weeks.
LeFevre Gallery 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055 Telephone: 740-366-3321
https://newark.osu.edu/
The LeFevre Art Gallery serves The Ohio State University at Newark students, faculty, staff and community members.
Lloyd Library and Museum 917 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: 513-721-3707
http://lloydlibrary.org/
Library of medical botany, pharmacy, eclectic medicine, and horticulture with art exhibits from its collections
Mansfield Art Center 700 Marion Ave, Mansfield, OH 44906 Telephone: 419-756-1700
http://mansfieldartcenter.org/
The art center is operated by the Mansfield Fine Arts Guild, which was founded as a non-profit arts organization in 1945. Prior to the opening of the Center, the Guild presented exhibits and classes in private spaces but demand increased and the Guild had temporary homes throughout the 1950s and 1960s
Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books 201 College St, Findlay, OH 45840 Telephone: 419-434-4560
http://mazzamuseum.org/
The Mazza Museum is the most diverse collection of original artwork by children’s book illustrators in the world. The museum’s goal is to promote literacy and enrich the lives of all people through the art of picture books.
McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502 Telephone: 330-941-1400
mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu
Part of Youngstown State University, contemporary art
Miami University Art Museum 801 S Patterson Ave, Oxford, OH 45056 Telephone: 513-529-2232
http://www.miamioh.edu/
Features 5 galleries of changing exhibitions, collections include paintings, sculpture and prints, Leica cameras and a sculpture park
Museum of Ceramics 400 E 5th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920 Telephone: 330-386-6001
themuseumofceramics.org
The exhibits in the Museum depict the growth and development of East Liverpool and its ceramic industry from 1840 to 1930, the period during which the city's potteries produced over fifty percent of America's entire ceramics output.
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland 11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: 216-421-8671
www.mocacleveland.org
Contemporary art. As a non-collecting institution and the region’s only contemporary art museum, MOCA is ever-changing, introducing new exhibitions three times a year and creating fresh experiences for visitors each season
Myers School of Art Galleries 150 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44325 Telephone: 330-972-6030
https://www.uakron.edu/
Part of University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery and the Projects and Atrium galleries in Folk Hall
National Center for Nature Photography 10001 Central Ave, Berkey, OH 43504 Telephone: 419-407-9793
https://metroparkstoledo.com/
Located in Secor Metropark, nature photography. The mission of Metroparks of the Toledo Area is to conserve the region’s natural resources by creating, developing, improving, protecting, and promoting clean, safe, and natural parks and open spaces for the benefit, enjoyment, education, and general welfare of the public.
National Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center 7327 Ceramic Rd, Roseville, OH 43777 Telephone: 740-697-7021
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Features pottery made in southeastern Ohio
Ohio Craft Museum 1665 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 Telephone: 614-486-4402
http://ohiocraft.org/
Operated by Ohio Designer Craftsmen, fine craft. The Ohio Craft Museum is a program of Ohio Designer Craftsmen, presenting five major exhibitions each year, as well as focus exhibits and a rotating display of the permanent collection.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013 Telephone: 513-868-8336
http://pyramidhill.org/
Pyramid Hill is an outdoor museum focusing on monumental pieces of sculpture in an environment of meadows, forests, and various gardens. We also feature a 10,000 square foot Ancient Sculpture Museum displaying Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan sculpture thousands of years old.
Reinberger Galleries 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: 216-421-7000
http://www.cia.edu/
CIA's Reinberger Gallery supports the creative work of professional artists by providing quality exhibition opportunities. It also serves CIA students, faculty and the community as an educational resource, and particularly to encourage artistic growth and experimentation through well-presented exhibitions, events and lectures.
Riffe Gallery 77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Telephone: 614-644-9624
http://www.oac.ohio.gov/
Operated by the Ohio Arts Council, work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries, located in the Vern Riffe Center for the Government and the Arts
Schumacher Gallery 2199 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209 Telephone: 614-236-6319
http://www.capital.edu/
Part of Capital University, located on the fourth floor of The Blackmore Library
Sculpture Center 1834 E 123rd St, Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: 216-229-6527
http://sculpturecenter.org/
The Sculpture Center exhibits the highest quality contemporary sculpture by rapidly rising, mid-career, and established artists with a focus on artists of our region.
Southern Ohio Museum 825 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Telephone: 740-354-5629
http://www.somacc.com/
Focus on Ohio and regional art, Clarence Holbrook Carter and over 10,000 prehistoric Native American objects
SPACES Gallery 2900 Detroit Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 Telephone: 216-621-2314
http://www.spacesgallery.org/
SPACES is a presenting contemporary art venue dedicated to artists who explore and experiment.
Springfield Museum of Art 107 Cliff Park Rd, Springfield, OH 45504 Telephone: 937-325-4673
https://www.springfieldart.net/
The mission of Springfield Museum of Art is to collect, preserve and exhibit works of art that inspire and educate. Through art exhibitions and art education, the Museum seeks to engage the entire community in the enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts.
Stein Galleries 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435 Telephone: 937-775-2978
http://liberal-arts.wright.edu/
In 1989 the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries became a collecting institution and adopted a collecting policy focused on works of art created post-1967 and Western in origin. This year was selected not only because Wright State University was founded in 1967, but it also marks a period of political and artistic turmoil, the aftermath of which caused significant changes in contemporary art.
Terhune Art Gallery 30335 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Telephone: 567-661-2721
https://www.owens.edu/
Part of Owens Community College
Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43620 Telephone: 419-255-8000
http://www.toledomuseum.org/
The Toledo Museum of Art’s collection of more than 30,000 works of art ranks among the finest in the United States. In our more than 35 galleries, Sculpture Garden, and Glass Pavilion, discover important, popular, and outstanding works of art, including paintings and sculptures by Bearden, Cézanne, Calder, Close, Cole, Degas, van Gogh, El Greco, Holbein, Kiefer, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Turner; masterworks from antiquity and Asia; decorative arts; and highlights from our renowned glass collection.
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center 301 W Main St, Troy, OH 45373 Telephone: 937-339-0457
http://www.troyhayner.org/
Changing art exhibits, permanent exhibit about the Hayner Distillery Company
Trumbull Art Gallery 158 N Park Ave, Warren, OH 44481 Telephone: 330-395-4876
www.trumbullartgallery.com
Trumbull Art Gallery (originally Trumbull Art Guild) is a non-profit corporation created in 1957 by a group of dedicated art patrons and practicioners interested in the promotion of the visual arts and artists in local community.
Wagnalls Memorial 50 E Columbus St, Lithopolis, OH 43136 Telephone: 614-837-4765
http://www.wagnalls.org/
Features America illustrations and Chinese artifacts
Wexner Center for the Arts 1871 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210 Telephone: 614-292-3535
http://www.wexarts.org/
Contemporary performing and visual arts center
Zanesville Museum of Art 620 Military Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701 Telephone: 740-452-0741
https://www.zanesvilleart.org/
The Zanesville Museum of Art has an encyclopedic collection of nearly 7,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts that span thousands of years and represent diverse cultures.