JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART
ITHACA, NY
Located on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, the Johnson Museum of Art is an impressive architectural structure that houses an impressive collection of artwork. It is the largest museum in the Finger Lakes region, and it is known for its comprehensive collection of American and European art, including prints, drawings, photographs, paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts.
The museum was established in 1973 with a gift from Ruth and Bruce Dayton, and it was named after its benefactor, A.D. Johnson. The building was designed by IM Pei and Partners and completed in 1973. It is a striking example of modern architecture, featuring a stark, rectangular building with a glass façade and a 127-foot-tall tower.
Inside the museum, there are over 35,000 works of art, including paintings by Monet, Picasso, and Renoir, sculpture by Rodin and Moore, and photography by Steichen and Stieglitz. The museum also has a significant collection of Asian, African, and Native American art, as well as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. Additionally, the museum has an extensive collection of prints, drawings, and photographs from the 15th century to the present.
The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and exhibitions. It also offers opportunities for visitors to engage with the artwork through interactive displays and activities. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is free.
JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ITHACA NY. US MID #8403600248
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
Contact JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART
- telephone: 6072556464
- website: http://museum.cornell.edu
JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
ITHACA
NY
14850
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JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART Information
| MID # | 8403600248 |
| Name | JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART |
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| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic |
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| INCOME | 0 |
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| LAT/LONG | 42.4477138, -76.4719677 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 109 US Census Tract: 000300 US Census Block: 1040 |