KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART
ATHENS, OH
The Kennedy Museum of Art is located in Athens, Ohio, on the campus of Ohio University. The museum is named after Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy, who were both alumni of the university and avid art collectors. The museum's collection consists of over 2,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs.
The museum's permanent collection includes works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Rembrandt, as well as contemporary artists like Chuck Close and Kiki Smith. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year, featuring work from both established and emerging artists.
The building that houses the museum was originally built in 1939 as an armory for the university's ROTC program. It was later used as a storage facility before being renovated and converted into a museum in 1996. The museum's architecture is a mix of Art Deco and contemporary design, with a modern glass entrance and a traditional brick exterior.
In addition to its exhibitions, the Kennedy Museum of Art offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures. The museum is open to the public and admission is free.
KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ATHENS OH. US MID #8403900876
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).
Contact KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART
- telephone: 7405939832
- website: www.ohio.edu/museum
KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART
LIN HALL
ATHENS
OH
45701
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KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART Information
MID # | 8403900876 |
Name | KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART |
Alternate Name | KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 316402113 |
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 39.322982, -82.097335 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 39 FIPS County Code: 009 US Census Tract: 973901 US Census Block: 1011 |