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Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art

Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art is a art museum in Evanston, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art?

The Block Museum of Art is a free public art museum located on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The Block Museum was established in 1980 when Chicago art collectors Mary and Leigh B. Block donated funds to Northwestern University for the construction of an art exhibition venue. In recognition of their gift, the university named the changing exhibition space the Mary and Leigh Block Gallery. The original conception of the museum was modeled on the German kunsthalle tradition, with no permanent collection, and a series of changing temporary exhibits. However, the Block Museum soon began to acquire a permanent collection as the university transferred many of its art pieces to the museum. In recognition of its growing collection and its expanding programming, the Gallery became the American Alliance of Museums accredited Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art in 1998. The Block embarked on a major reconstruction project in 1999 and reopened in a new facility in September 2000.

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Museum details

Name
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
Type
Art Museum
City
Evanston
State
Illinois
Website
http://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu
IMLS Museum ID
8401700118
Coordinates
42.06020, -87.67418
What kind of museum is Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art?

Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art located?

Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art is located in Evanston, Illinois at approximately 42.06020, -87.67418. See the map above.

Does Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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