Georgia Museum of Art
- 90 Carlton Street, Performing and Visual Arts Complex, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
- (706) 542-4662
Founded in 1945, the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia houses a permanent collection of more than 18,000 works of art as well as 20 to 25 temporary exhibitions a year. The Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden hosts rotating exhibitions of work by women sculptors. Strengths include American painting, works on paper, southern decorative arts and self-taught art, as well as works by African American artists and a Samuel H. Kress Study Collection of Renaissance and Baroque art. The official state museum of art, the museum offers free inspiration for everyone.
IN THE NEWS:
- "The Best Free Museums in the US," msn.com, October 2020
Admission
- Free
Tours
Tour groups are welcome, and free educational group tours on a variety of topics are available by request. Each docent tour is tailored to your group's particular needs and interests.
Meeting and Event Planners
As part of the stunning complex, a 200-seat auditorium is available for performances, lectures, and meetings. A large reception hall can be rented for receptions and other group gatherings, as can the sculpture garden and a meeting room with a/v and a capacity of 75. The museum does not have an exclusive caterer, allowing you to customize your event. Rental Information at http://www.georgiamuseum.org/visit/rent
Hours
Mon
Tue
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu
10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Amenities
General
- Guided Tours:
- Handicap Accessible:
- Kids Programs:
- Parking Available:
Meeting Facilities
- Reception Capacity 500
- Banquet Capacity 296
- Number of Rooms 4
M. Smith Griffith Grand Hall
- Banquet Capacity: 296
- Reception Capacity: 500
Jane and Harry Wilson Sculpture Garden
- Reception Capacity: 225
M. Smith Griffith Auditorium
- Theater Capacity: 200
Education Center
- Classroom Capacity: 45
- Reception Capacity: 80
Events
Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection
June 11, 2022 - July 3, 2024
In Dialogue: Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in Paris
June 24, 2023 - May 5, 2024
Yoga in the Galleries
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday until June 20, 2024
Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900 – 1939
July 19, 2025 - October 12, 2025