Wright Museum of Art

The Wright Museum of Art is an art museum located at Beloit College in Wisconsin that operates five gallery spaces with approximately 6,000 artworks in its collection. The holdings include prints, paintings, and ancient sculptures spanning multiple artistic traditions and periods.

The museum originated in 1892 when Helen Brace Emerson donated her personal art collection to the college, establishing the foundation for the institution. The building structure itself was constructed in 1930 and has housed the collection since then.

The collection spans multiple art movements from American Impressionism to Japanese Modern prints, reflecting how the institution presents diverse artistic traditions to its visitors. This range shows how a college museum serves as a window to different cultures and creative approaches.

The museum is located on the Beloit College campus and is accessible to visitors who can explore the gallery spaces at their own pace. Planning time to walk through the different gallery areas allows you to view the collection without rushing.

The museum holds a special collection of plaster casts of Greek sculptures that came from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. These replicas provided a practical way for art schools and museums of that era to make classical works available for study and display.

Location: Beloit

Website: https://beloit.edu/wright

GPS coordinates: 42.50208,-89.03153

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01