SISKIN MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Lunch Break  -- about 1898 Elevator operators on the rooftop of D.B. Loveman's 
department store in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Photographed by Charles Gustavus Walline
who worked at the store
Lunch Break -- about 1898 Credit: JFGryphon

The Siskin Museum of Religious Art is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of religious artwork spanning various cultures and time periods. The museum was founded in 1994 by the Siskin Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and other special needs.

The museum's collection includes over 500 pieces of art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and artifacts from around the world. Some of the notable pieces in the museum's collection include a 16th-century Italian altarpiece, a 19th-century Chinese silk embroidery, and a 20th-century painting by the American artist Jacob Lawrence.

In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs for visitors of all ages. The museum's mission is to promote an understanding and appreciation of religious art and its cultural significance.

The Siskin Museum of Religious Art is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, and on Saturdays from 12pm to 5pm. Admission is free, though donations are welcomed to support the museum's ongoing operations and programming.

SISKIN MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHATTANOOGA TN. US MID #8404700030

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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SISKIN MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART
1101 CARTER ST
CHATTANOOGA
TN
37402

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MID # 8404700030
Name SISKIN MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.043164, -85.313036
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 003100
US Census Block: 1092