Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Art museum at Willamette University in Salem, United States
The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is an art museum on the Willamette University campus with three floors and six galleries. The collections feature work by artists from different periods and regions, as well as historical objects.
The museum opened in 1998 in a former building that was constructed in 1965 for the Pacific Northwest Bell company. It became one of the largest art museums in Oregon, bringing art history closer to the public.
The museum highlights artists from the Pacific Northwest and regularly features work by creators based in the region. This focus on local voices makes it a place where you can see how art develops in this particular area.
You can visit from Tuesday through Saturday between 10 and 5, and it is worth checking ahead to see what exhibitions are on display. The Willamette University campus has plenty of parking and sits centrally in Salem, making it easy to reach.
The museum's Print Study Center holds an extensive collection of works on paper, from prints to drawings. Many visitors do not realize they can explore this specialized collection in more detail by arranging a visit.
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