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Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon, MI

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Muskegon Museum of Art

An accredited art museum in Muskegon, Michigan, holding a permanent collection of American and European paintings, sculpture, and glass.

296 W. Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440 · Muskegon, MI

About Muskegon Museum of Art

The museum began in 1912 as the Hackley Art Gallery, funded by a bequest from lumber businessman Charles Hackley. It sits in the Muskegon Historic District and displays roughly 5,500 works across galleries that were expanded in 2025. Highlights include paintings by Edward Hopper and John Steuart Curry, along with works by Dale Chihuly and Elizabeth Catlett. Visitors can also join docent-led tours, school programs, and special events. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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