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Mead Art Museum

Mead Art Museum is a art museum in Amherst, Massachusetts. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Mead Art Museum?

Mead Art Museum houses the fine art collection of Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. Opened in 1949, the building is named after architect William Rutherford Mead, of the prestigious architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. His wife, Olga Kilyeni Mead, left her entire estate to Amherst College. The museum, a member of Museums10, is free and open to the public.

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Museum details

Name
Mead Art Museum
Type
Art Museum
City
Amherst
State
Massachusetts
Website
https://www.amherst.edu/MUSEUMS/MEAD/
IMLS Museum ID
8409503685
Coordinates
42.34683, -72.52669
What kind of museum is Mead Art Museum?

Mead Art Museum is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Mead Art Museum located?

Mead Art Museum is located in Amherst, Massachusetts at approximately 42.34683, -72.52669. See the map above.

Does Mead Art Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists https://www.amherst.edu/MUSEUMS/MEAD/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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