Allen Memorial Art Museum, Art museum at Oberlin College, Ohio, United States.
The Allen Memorial Art Museum displays over 12,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs from different periods and artistic movements.
Founded in 1917 by Elisabeth Severance Prentiss, the museum building features Italian Renaissance architecture designed by Cass Gilbert with a 1977 postmodern addition.
The collection includes European and American art from the 15th century through Impressionism, with works by Rubens, Turner, Monet, Cezanne, and Mondrian.
The museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering free admission to all visitors.
Students at Oberlin College can rent original artworks by renowned artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Dali for five dollars per semester.
Location: Ohio
Inception: 1917
Founders: Elisabeth Severance Prentiss
Architects: Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Cass Gilbert
Official opening: 1917
Operator: Oberlin College
Part of: Oberlin College
Address: 87 N Main St, Oberlin, OH 44074 44074
Opening Hours: Martes-Viernes 10:00-17:00; Sábado 13:00-17:00
Phone: +14407758665
Website: https://amam.oberlin.edu
GPS coordinates: 41.29370,-82.21680
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:52
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