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The Museum of Art offers 20 galleries featuring selections from the permanent collection and exhibitions of works from major collections worldwide. Find out about the more than 25,000 American and European 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century paintings and 19th-century decorative arts shown in the Philip Johnson-designed museum and Fountain Elms, a refurbished 1850s mansion and original home of MWPAI's founders.

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Background
The Museum of Art traces its origins to a bequest by the Williams and Proctor families of American and European paintings, and decorative arts. Here you'll find information about the collections, galleries, facilities and programs at the museum.

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Faces & Names
Learn more about Paul D. Schweizer,Ph.D., Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Art, and the museum staff, including information about their professional experience and educational background, as well information that may be used to contact them.

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Gallery Policy
Luggage, Photography, Sketching and Copying Policy

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Contact Us
If you are interested in making a general inquiry to the Museum of Art, we have provided various methods of contact that may be used. Information regarding educational programs, tours and other offerings can be obtained through the corresponding areas of our site.


Events & Exhibitions
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Tours & Education
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Exploring Museum Careers
Tours & Education
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Call for Entries:
Video Art for exhibition in the Art Odyssey:
Interactive Gallery for All Ages

The Art Odyssey
Interactive Gallery

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It’s About Time:
Clocks
from the Permanent Collection

Events & Exhibitions
Saturday, March 8-Sunday, September 7, 2008
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Important Information Inside:
John F. Peto and the Idea of Still-Life Painting (28 min.)
and
The Landscapes of
Frederick Edwin Church (29 min.)

LunchArt Videos
August:
American Masters

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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An American Impressionist:
William Merritt Chase at Shinnecock (26 min.)
and
The Art of Romare Bearden (30 min.)

LunchArt Videos
August:
American Masters

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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The Art and Life
of
James E. Freeman
1808-1884
An
American Painter in Italy

Events & Exhibitions
Saturday, September 12-Sunday, January 17, 2010
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