Racine Art Museum

The Racine Art Museum is a contemporary craft museum in Racine, Wisconsin, displaying ceramics, fibers, glass, metals, and wood pieces across multiple gallery rooms. Its collection spans from historical works to recent creations by established and emerging artists.

The museum began in 1941 as an outgrowth of an art school focused on teaching craft skills and techniques. The collection grew steadily over decades, transforming it into a major repository for contemporary handmade work across North America.

The museum draws people interested in contemporary craft from across the region to experience how artisans work with traditional materials. Visitors can see how ceramics, fiber arts, glass, and metalwork remain vibrant forms of creative expression today.

The museum is open most days of the week and reachable on foot from downtown Racine. Parking is available on site and the galleries have accessible entrances for all visitors.

The museum operates an attached studio school where visitors can take classes in pottery, weaving, and other craft techniques. This hands-on component allows people to actually try the techniques they see displayed.

Location: Racine

Inception: November 16, 1941

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00

Website: https://ramart.org

GPS coordinates: 42.72828,-87.78264

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44