Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is an art museum on the Cornell University campus built with bold concrete forms across five stories. The building opens to views of Cayuga Lake and the surrounding campus through large window openings on multiple levels.

The university started collecting art in 1953, beginning with a smaller exhibition space on campus. The current building opened in 1973 as a dedicated home for the growing collection.

The collection spans many cultures and time periods, showing how artists from different parts of the world have expressed themselves through their work. Walking through the galleries, you encounter diverse artistic traditions and approaches that reflect the interests of collectors over generations.

The museum is open on selected weekdays and weekends with no entry fee for visitors. It's best to check current hours before visiting, as opening times can change seasonally or for special events.

The collection includes two original windows from a Frank Lloyd Wright house, pieces of significant architectural history. These rare elements let visitors see the work of an influential American architect in person.

Location: Ithaca

Inception: 1973

Architects: I. M. Pei

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Operator: Cornell University

Part of: Cornell University

Address: 114 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00

Phone: +16072556464

Website: https://museum.cornell.edu

GPS coordinates: 42.45080,-76.48650

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44