Abington Art Center, Art center in Cheltenham Township, United States.
The Abington Art Center operates within Alverthorpe Manor, a manor house set on a 27-acre property that includes exhibition galleries and a studio school. The grounds also feature an outdoor sculpture park that complements the indoor art spaces.
Lessing J. Rosenwald and his wife Edith donated their estate to the Abington community on December 25, 1969, creating a public art center from a private residence. This gift transformed the manor into a space dedicated to artistic education and exhibition.
The exhibition spaces showcase work from emerging and established artists across multiple rooms within the manor. Each gallery area has its own character and presents different artistic perspectives that visitors can explore throughout the building.
The galleries and outdoor sculpture park are free to visit, with exterior areas open from sunrise to sunset daily. Interior spaces within the manor may have different hours, so check ahead before planning your visit.
Three original elevators from the 1930s remain in working order inside the building, offering a tangible link to its days as a private mansion. These functioning lifts are seldom seen in buildings of this age that have been converted to public use.
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