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Georgia Museum of Art

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  • 90 Carlton Street, Performing and Visual Arts Complex, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
  • (706) 542-4662
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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.



Free timed ticketing are required. Please reserve your tickets, then bring your print-out or mobile device with you to the museum. Check in at the front desk and then go upstairs to enjoy some art. You can stay as long as you like.



Find more details and FAQs on updated visitation procedures here.



 



IN THE NEWS:

"The Best Free Museums in the US," msn.com, October 2020



Admission

Free



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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



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.

Hours

Mon

Closed

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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Meeting Facilities

Facility Info
Meeting Rooms
  • 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

Apr 01

Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection

Georgia Museum of Art

June 11, 2022 - July 3, 2023

Apr 05

Tour at Two

Georgia Museum of Art

Recurring weekly on Wednesday

Apr 11

Toddler Tuesday: Earth Day

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April 11, 2023

Apr 12

Faculty Perspectives: Dr. Akela Reason

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April 12, 2023

Apr 13

Creative Aging Seated Yoga

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April 13, 2023

Apr 14

Black Art and Culture Awards

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April 14, 2023

Apr 15

Family Day: Object Lessons

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April 15, 2023

Apr 15

Slow Art Day

Georgia Museum of Art

April 15, 2023

Apr 18

“Can you see me? Here, in this place?”: Reading and Panel Discussion

Georgia Museum of Art

April 18, 2023

Apr 19

Artful Conversation: Renee Cox

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April 19, 2023

Apr 20

Lecture: Katie Jentleson

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April 20, 2023

Apr 20

Third Thursday

Georgia Museum of Art

Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday

Apr 23

Sunday Spotlight Tour

Georgia Museum of Art

Dates vary between April 23, 2023 - June 25, 2023

Apr 27

Film: “Art and Krimes by Krimes”

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April 27, 2023

Apr 27

Teen Studio: Art Is a Form of Freedom

Georgia Museum of Art

April 27, 2023

May 04

Studio Workshop: Painting Spring Blooms with Michael Ross

Georgia Museum of Art

Dates vary between May 4, 2023 - May 18, 2023

May 05

Artful Conversation: John Linton Chapman

Georgia Museum of Art

May 5, 2023

May 13

Family Day: The Five Senses

Georgia Museum of Art

May 13, 2023

May 14

Drawing in the Galleries

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May 14, 2023

May 16

Creative Aging Art Workshop

Georgia Museum of Art

May 16, 2023

May 23

Toddler Tuesday: Flower Crowns

Georgia Museum of Art

Dates vary between May 23, 2023 - June 20, 2023

Jun 10

Family Day: Juneteenth

Georgia Museum of Art

June 10, 2023

Jun 16

90 Carlton: Summer 2023

Georgia Museum of Art

June 16, 2023

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