The museum holds a rare collection of 15th-century French tapestries known as the 'Story of Alexander'.
Its holdings include an extensive collection of ancient coins and seals from the Near East.
The Centennial Sculpture Park features a permanent 'site-specific' installation by artist Wendell Castle.
The museum’s building incorporates the original 1913 structure designed by architect Claude Bragdon.
It maintains a specialized library focusing on art history and museum studies.
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is an academic museum affiliated with the University of Rochester, housing a collection spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Its permanent collection contains more than 12,000 objects, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts and medieval tapestries to contemporary sculpture. The museum is located in the Neighborhood of the Arts and serves as a major cultural anchor for the city. Its sculpture park, Centennial Sculpture Park, integrates large-scale outdoor installations into the surrounding landscape. The museum features a significant collection of American paintings, including works by Thomas Cole and Winslow Homer. Dedicated gallery spaces rotate to showcase regional artists alongside global historical pieces. The facility underwent a major expansion in 2013 to include the contemporary sculpture park. It functions as a teaching museum, providing research and educational opportunities for university students and the public.
The monumental outdoor sculptures in the Centennial Sculpture Park against the backdrop of the museum's historic architecture.
Check the museum website for the monthly lecture series and gallery talks before your visit.
Walk through the Centennial Sculpture Park, which is open to the public daily without requiring museum admission.
Visit the museum shop, which frequently features handcrafted jewelry and goods from local Rochester artisans.
Attempting to see the entire collection in under an hour; the layout is deeper than the exterior suggests.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maintain a quiet volume in galleries; flash photography is prohibited near sensitive historical textiles and specific loan exhibits.
