Picker Art Gallery

Colgate University's on-campus art museum in Hamilton, New York, holding roughly 11,000 objects.

13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346 (mailing address, Colgate University) · Hamilton, NY

About Picker Art Gallery

The Picker is the art museum of Colgate University. Its collection has grown to about 11,000 objects, and it has served students, faculty, and local residents as a place for teaching, learning, and research since 1969. Most holdings are 20th-century works, including many works on paper, photographs, paintings, and sculptures. The museum is housed in the Dana Arts Center, a building designed by Paul Rudolph. Visitors can see rotating exhibitions, and the museum also offers digital exhibitions and educational programs. Admission is free. Class visits by Colgate faculty can be arranged outside regular hours.

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