Museum of Art

Presenting exhibitions of regional, national, and international art year-round, The Grinnell College Museum of Art is the nucleus of Grinnell’s Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

Temporary Closure

The Grinnell College Museum of Art and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts are closed to the public through May 15, 2020.

We appreciate your patience as we all work as a community to slow the spread of COVID19.

For more information, see Coronavirus COVID-19 Response.

Temporary exhibitions and a permanent collection of more than 6,000 objects offer diverse classroom and research learning opportunities, and with a variety of creative outreach programs — including lectures, readings, concerts, performances, even yoga — the museum is a valuable link between the College, the community, and the wider region.

Visit Us

The Grinnell College Museum of Art is free and open to the public. Find us at 1108 Park Street in Grinnell.

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Exhibitions

The Grinnell College Museum of Art presents exhibitions of regional, national, and international artists throughout the year.

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The Collection

The Grinnell College Art Collection includes more than 5,000 works of art. The collection is distinguished by its social and political commentary by artists who have taken up pen and stylus as weapons against oppression, exploitation, and human folly.

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Events and Programs

The Grinnell College Museum of art isn't just a display space—it's a a hub for intellectual exchange and innovative learning, an opportunity to explore societal questions through artistic expression, and an open door to world-class exhibitions, collections, and programs.

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"We have lots of opportunities for students to engage on social levels, on academic levels, and on very personal levels."

Lesley Wright, director of the Grinnell College Museum of Art, is a connector, bringing together people who may not realize they have similar interests, to think around an exhibition, and to develop ways to involve art in teaching.

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