Muskegon Museum of Art
Muskegon Museum of Art
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Changing exhibitions enhance displays from the museum’s well-known collection. Open Tues.-Sun. Closed Mon. Closed major holidays. The Muskegon Museum of Art has continuously operated since its founding as the Hackley Art Gallery in 1912.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Chapara
Chicago, IL115 contributions
Jul 2022
Was there for the Downton Abbey Exhibit, which was well organized. The exhibit was nicely organized and had information you can read as you move around. When we were there, it was not crowded which was nice. I pre-purchased tickets on Eventbrite, but tickets can be purchased at the museum. The museum was fairly small, but the art was great. With the Downtown Abbey exhibit, we were there for about an hour, which was nice since we went on a Saturday which happened to be admission free. Plenty of parking on their lot.
Written July 28, 2022
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,129 contributions
Aug 2020
This art museum drew us to Muskegon on a day visit! The art collection and the glass gallery are superb for a town of its size. We were so happy to see the works of Hopper, Bellows, Pissarro, Sisley, Bonnard, Winslow Homer, John Steuart Curry, Henry Ossawa Tanner, and Deborah Butterfield, plus the beautiful glass gallery with Tiffany and Steuben glass and works by Littleton, Chihuly, Lipofsky, and Toots Zinsky! The museum was safeguarded for COVID, requiring masks to be work and social distancing to be practiced, with plexiglas shields in place at the ticket desk and the info desks. Friendly staff! We enjoyed chatting with them several times as we strolled through the galleries. Thank you!!
Written August 22, 2020
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We are so happy to hear the Muskegon Museum of Art drew you out for a visit and that you enjoyed your time at the museum! Thank you for your positive comments about your experience with us and taking the time to share your review. I will share your comments with our staff. You are most welcome and thank YOU.
Written August 24, 2020
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Mark M
Ada, MI511 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Saw the glass exhibit. Spectacular. If you are reading from afar, this museum is one of Midwest’s jewels. They have a permanent collection of glass. A portion of it is on exhibit now. All their exhibits are interesting. They recently had Edward Curtis’s portraits - they also own one of the few complete sets! Edward Hopper, Bonnard, Homer, Whistler, Rodin, Pissarro, David Kroll and many more are part of their permanent collection as well. Always worth a stop.
Written August 9, 2020
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Thank you for visiting and for sharing a review. We very much appreciate the recommendation and positive comments. We're happy you enjoyed the glass show!
Written August 24, 2020
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Heidi g
Traverse City, MI373 contributions
Aug 2021
We 2 sisters visited while in town for a music festival. Easy to find and lots of parking all around the building; we were there on a Thursday afternoon. Kind and helpful employees, small collection but some great pieces like a Rodin sculpture, art representing an artist's view of traumatized people, a Whistler painting, and more. Nice gift shop and restrooms. Probably won't go again anytime soon but recommend for others to check it out. Thursdays are free admission too.
Written August 20, 2021
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Momala
Joliet, IL18 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
I visited the MMA to see the special exhibit of Downton Abbey period costumes. The exhibit was nicely laid out with informative labels. I then walked through the museum’s series of small art galleries, which include some well known pieces and works by famous artists. I especially enjoyed the featuring of regional, American, Black, and women artists who are lesser known but have beautiful and interesting works.
Staff were friendly, helpful, welcoming.
Note, Google maps delivers you to the front door which is currently closed. Drive around block to a large parking lot and entrance on the west side of building.
Staff were friendly, helpful, welcoming.
Note, Google maps delivers you to the front door which is currently closed. Drive around block to a large parking lot and entrance on the west side of building.
Written July 11, 2022
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,129 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Four years after our initial visit to the Muskegon Museum of Art, I found myself back twice in two months to see special exhibitions and attend associated talks. In April I saw Visions: 16 Detroit Artists and attended a panel discussion with a couple of the artists while several more artists in the exhibition were present and available to talk in the galleries. More recently I came to see the John Steuart Curry: Weathering the Storm exhibition. Stunning and interesting to see so much work of this American artist's work and to learn more about him and how he fits into the American art scene, both from the chronological perspective and from the regional Midwest perspective. I'll be keeping an eye on MMA's upcoming exhibitions. They will be opening a new museum addition so may have bigger and better shows coming. If you haven't visited this museum, they have an excellent permanent collection with works by significant American and European artists like Hopper, Bonnard, Sisley, Catlett, Butterfield, Marsh, and Homer.
Written June 5, 2024
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chachamatina
Berkley183 contributions
Sep 2022
Lovely! We enjoyed our brief visit to this museum. We came up to see the Dressing the Abbey exhibit which was really cool! It was laid out amongst some of the art on the walls beautifully. The gift shop is cute and small. The lady working there was delightful and very excited about the pieces in the museum. The two gentlemen working in the museum were kind and helpful. It's small but there are some awesome pieces there. They have a Hopper, Whistler and two Rodins! There are several beautiful pieces there highlighting the work of African American artists. A small museum but truly a gem.
Written September 6, 2022
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P4551RNwilliamm
24 contributions
Jun 2022
I was surprised at the quality of the permanent collection. This is a small museum, but it has nice work by Edward Hopper, Whistler, and Pissaro. The contemporary art was interesting. The 19th C is the museum's strong point. Easy to find, parking is a breeze. Just a few minutes off the Interstate. If you like art, you need to check it out.
Written August 1, 2022
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Ken B
Grand Rapids, MI118 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Visited Dec 21, 2023. Drove from Grand Rapids. Worth the trip! The displays of art and for Christmas were magnificent. The winter globe fisplsys were awesome as was the Christmas vintage decorations. This museum of art continues to outperm most others and especially the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Everyone involved should be proud and the Muskegon Museum Art is the gem if the city. Also went to the city library next door. It is just as wonderful. Old and beautiful. Glass floors on the second level, stained glass windows and beautiful vintage wood bookcase.
Written December 21, 2023
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Ellen B
Hortonville, WI1,413 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Ok, this museum is a hidden treasure, truly a gem in the heart of Muskegon, MI!
They have paintings by Pissarro, Whistler, Wyeth, Hopper, and many others all well displayed. They also have Chihuly’s in their collection, but that part is under construction. In 1 year they will have a brand new building to display them in! They also had an exceptional showing of paintings by African American artists.
This art museum is definitely worth 2-3 hours of your Tim if you’re in Muskegon! (I’d like to mention that the museum staff are engaging and simply delightful!)
They have paintings by Pissarro, Whistler, Wyeth, Hopper, and many others all well displayed. They also have Chihuly’s in their collection, but that part is under construction. In 1 year they will have a brand new building to display them in! They also had an exceptional showing of paintings by African American artists.
This art museum is definitely worth 2-3 hours of your Tim if you’re in Muskegon! (I’d like to mention that the museum staff are engaging and simply delightful!)
Written May 14, 2023
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Hi, Jennifer. Yes, you can bring a camera, but not lights, tripod, or selfie stick. Thanks for asking!
Written June 12, 2019
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