Creative Exploration at the Muskegon Museum of Art
Here in Muskegon, our vibrant arts and cultural scene is part of the fabric of our community. It elevates our quality of life, strengthens our economy and unites our people. Nowhere is that more evident than the Muskegon Museum of Art, a fixture in our city since 1912. The museum is located just 6 miles from The Pidge Inn and is a great place to visit as part of your exploration of lively downtown Muskegon.
The Muskegon Museum of Art opened 110 years ago in the same spot where it stands today – on West Webster Avenue in the city's Nelson neighborhood. It is committed to fostering the life-long study and appreciation of the visual arts through its extensive permanent collection, changing exhibitions and countless educational programs.
The Muskegon Museum of Art is renowned for its fine permanent collection of American and European paintings, sculpture, prints and drawings, and offers guests the chance to see world-class art in West Michigan. As you walk through the galleries, you'll observe works from notable artists such as John Steuart Curry, Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer, William Merritt Chase, Pierre Bonnard and more. The studio glass collection is particularly mesmerizing, with pieces from Dale Chihuly, Harvey Littleton, Dominick Labino and others on display.
Even if you've visited the Muskegon Museum of Art before, it's worth a second or third visit thanks to the continuously rotating exhibitions, ranging from exhilarating nationally traveling exhibitions to contemporary regional and Michigan artist shows. One of the currently featured artists is Jonathan Thunder, whose work is inspired by imagery from media, cartoons, entertainment and Ojibwe traditions.
Don't leave without a visit to the museum gift shop. Purchase handmade gifts and artwork from local artists as a reminder of your Muskegon getaway. The Muskegon Museum of Art is one of the many things that make our lakeshore community an unparalleled destination for visitors. Enjoy luxurious accommodations at The Pidge Inn as you spend a few days discovering all that our West Michigan city has to offer.
