Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, Art museum on the California State University campus in San Bernardino, United States.
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art is an art museum located on the California State University campus in San Bernardino, California. It holds collections from ancient Egypt, Italy, Asia, and Africa alongside contemporary works, covering a wide range of periods and regions.
The museum celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006, which places its founding in 1986. In 2008 it was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, joining the roughly 4 percent of United States museums holding that status. It is the only accredited art museum in San Bernardino County.
Student artists from the university show their work here throughout the year, giving the space a constantly changing feel. Regional and national artists also contribute to rotating exhibitions, so no two visits look the same.
The museum sits right on the university campus and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of the grounds. It is worth checking opening hours before your visit, as they can change depending on the time of year or special events.
The Egyptian holdings number about 200 artifacts, part of a permanent collection that also takes in Italian pottery, Asian ceramics, African art and contemporary work. One gallery is given over to pieces made by the university's own art students. The museum marked its 20th anniversary in 2006.
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