PERLMAN TEACHING MUSEUM

NORTHFIELD, MN

The Perlman Teaching Museum is a contemporary art museum located in Northfield, Minnesota. The museum was founded in 1980 and is named after its primary benefactors, Phil and Barbara Perlman. The museum is situated on the campus of Carleton College, a private liberal arts college, and is open to the public free of charge.

The museum houses a collection of over 6,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. The collection is primarily focused on contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries, with an emphasis on works by Midwestern artists. The museum also hosts several temporary exhibitions each year, featuring the work of both emerging and established artists.

The Perlman Teaching Museum is not only a space for exhibiting art, but also a space for learning. The museum serves as a teaching resource for the college's art and art history departments, as well as for local schools and community groups. The museum offers guided tours, lectures, and workshops, as well as opportunities for students to curate their own exhibitions.

The museum is housed in a modern building designed by the architectural firm Machado Silvetti. The building features a central atrium, which provides a space for large-scale installations and performances. The museum also includes a study center, which houses the museum's collection of works on paper and provides a space for research and study.

Overall, the Perlman Teaching Museum is a vibrant and dynamic institution that serves as a hub for contemporary art and learning in Northfield, Minnesota.

PERLMAN TEACHING MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORTHFIELD MN. US MID #8402700035

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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PERLMAN TEACHING MUSEUM
CARLETON COLLEGE ONE NORTH COLLEGE STREET
NORTHFIELD
MN
55057

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