Smart Museum of Art, University art museum at University of Chicago, United States
The Smart Museum of Art maintains a collection of 15,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from various periods and cultures.
The museum opened in 1974 following a founding gift from the Smart Family Foundation, named after publishers David and Alfred Smart in 1967.
The permanent collection features works by Picasso, Renoir, and Chagall, along with Asian literati scroll paintings and Buddhist sculptures from China, Japan, and Korea.
Located at 5550 S Greenwood Avenue in Chicago, the museum provides free admission and operates as an integral part of the University of Chicago.
The museum building, designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, incorporates Indiana limestone and connects to an outdoor sculpture garden through covered walkways.
Location: Chicago
Address: 5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 60637 60637
Phone: +17737020200
Website: https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu
GPS coordinates: 41.79351,-87.60019
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:03
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