DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART

GREENWICH, CT

Dahesh Museum of Art in Greenwich, CT is home to a collection of over 7,000 works of art from across the globe, spanning different centuries and cultures. The museum was founded in 1971 by philanthropist and art collector Theodore Dahesh and has grown to become one of the most acclaimed private art museums in the country.

The museum houses a range of artworks from ancient times to the present day, from the ancient Egyptian and Greek sculptures, to Renaissance and Baroque paintings, to contemporary works by top modern and contemporary artists. The museum also includes Asian and African art, with a special emphasis on traditional and contemporary Native American art.

The museum is also known for its popular permanent collection of works by some of the most iconic American artists, such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and Willem de Kooning. The museum also showcases special exhibitions, such as its 2019 exhibition entitled “Masters of American Art: Thomas Cole to Georgia O’Keeffe” which featured over 100 works of art from the collection.

Dahesh Museum of Art offers a variety of educational programs for students, families, and adults, such as lectures, workshops, and tours. The museum also has a café and a gift shop, as well as a library where visitors can learn more about the collection and the history of art.

DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GREENWICH CT. US MID #8400900366

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 2127590606
• website: http://www.daheshmuseum.org

DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART
45 E PUTNAM AVE STE 105
GREENWICH
CT
06830-5428

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