Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Art museum at Danforth Campus, St. Louis, United States.
The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is an art collection at Washington University containing approximately 8,700 works spanning European and American art over three centuries. The holdings range across different artistic movements and techniques, representing diverse approaches to painting, sculpture, and other media.
The museum was founded in 1881 and became a major art institution within Washington University over the following decades. It has grown its collection while serving as a keeper of artistic achievements spanning multiple eras and styles.
The museum hosts exhibitions that explore themes like displacement, artistic exchange, and social questions through works that invite reflection. Visitors encounter pieces reflecting diverse perspectives and voices from different times and places.
The museum offers free admission and regular guided tours along with educational programs throughout the year. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and allow time to explore the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.
The museum operates an Art on Campus program that places site-specific installations throughout the university grounds. These works integrate art into the everyday environment, creating outdoor gallery experiences for students and visitors exploring the area.
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