Chazen Museum of Art, Art museum at University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States
The Chazen Museum of Art contains 23,000 works of art from various periods, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and decorative arts collections.
Originally established as the Elvehjem Art Center in 1970, the museum expanded in 2005 with a new wing, doubling its exhibition space.
The museum organizes regular exhibitions focusing on Nordic art, African American heritage, and contemporary installations from international artists.
Located at 750 University Avenue, the museum provides free admission to visitors and remains open seven days a week with guided tours.
The museum houses the second-largest collection of art in Wisconsin, featuring works from ancient Greece through contemporary periods.
Location: Madison
Inception: 2005
Official opening: 2005
Part of: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday,Sunday 11:00-17:00; Holidays off
Website: https://chazen.wisc.edu
GPS coordinates: 43.07390,-89.39960
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:49
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