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The Block Museum of Art, Evanston, IL

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The Block Museum of Art

University art museum on Northwestern's Evanston campus with rotating exhibitions, a film cinema, and free admission.

40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 · Evanston, IL

About The Block Museum of Art

The Block Museum of Art sits on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Illinois. Its three galleries hold rotating exhibitions, so each visit can differ from the last. The museum also runs Block Cinema, a 150-seat auditorium that shows films, and a campus art walk featuring outdoor and indoor works. Student-led Art Talks take place on many Saturdays. Admission is free and open to all, and the museum offers free parking nearby.

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