Memorial Art Gallery

Activity Overview

Memorial Art Gallery is an art museum on the campus of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. It is known for its impressive collection of artwork, which includes pieces by famous artists such as Monet, Cassatt, Matisse, Rembrandt, Homer, and El Greco. It is a great place to visit with your family on a rainy day, or whenever you feel like being inspired by its many cultural gems.

Things to Do

• Explore the collection! The museum's permanent collection contains over 12,000 pieces of artwork, including famous pieces like The Apparition of the Virgin to St. Hyacinth by El Greco and Portrait of a Young Man in an Armchair by Rembrandt.
• Visit the ancient art gallery, where you can see a 2,000 year-old Egyptian coffin and dozens of fascinating pieces of Roman, Etruscan, and Greek art!
• Learn about medieval music in the Medieval Gallery, which features an interactive exhibit with recordings of medieval music that you can listen to.

Memorial Art Gallery Insider Tips

• Save money by visiting on Thursday evening between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to enjoy half-price admission. In addition, children 5 and under always receive free admission.
• Attend one of their family day events which include cultural displays, hands-on art activities, storytelling, music, and dance performances.
• Don't forget to stop by the gallery store on your way home - it's full of all kinds of unique gifts and souvenirs, as well as beautiful pieces of art created by artists from the region.